-
Advice and Information -
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you're a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide. -
Advice and Information -
Feel in control of your healthcare with these four questions and make a decision that's right for you. -
Advice and Information -
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
Advice and Information -
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you're facing problems. -
Advice and Information -
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months. -
Advice and Information -
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services. -
Advice and Information -
Find out what to do if you have COVID-19 symptoms, where to go for support and how you can help stop the spread. -
Advice and Information -
If you have cancer, it's understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency. -
Advice and Information -
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, unless you feel very unwell or you are told to attend an existing appointment for ongoing treatment. -
Advice and Information -
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here's some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic. -
Advice and Information -
The majority of children who have been previously identified as 'clinically extremely vulnerable' will no longer need to shield. -
Advice and Information -
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here's what you can expect when it's time to leave hospital. -
Advice and Information -
The NHS is providing a new and convenient way for you to access urgent care from 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
Advice and Information -
As we prepare for the COVID-19 vaccine, we want to share some facts on ways that vaccines are crucial and part of our defence against infectious diseases. -
Advice and Information -
Not all COVID tests are the same so it's important to get the right one. Find out where to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result. -
Advice and Information -
Your mental illness is as important as your physical health but seeking help can be daunting. Here's what to expect when you seek support for your mental health. -
Advice and Information -
Your local pharmacists are medically trained experts and can help with lots of common conditions and minor illnesses, such as colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains. -
Advice and Information -
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register with a GP. -
Advice and Information -
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
Advice and Information -
Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
Advice and Information -
More than 1 in 40 people have had Long Covid. Some people don't get a diagnosis, have symptoms for a long time, find it hard to get support or lose hope for the future. These resources can help. -
Advice and Information -
The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. This article by Healthwatch England provides some tips. -
Advice and Information -
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect. -
Advice and Information -
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You're not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.