1. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

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    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  2. Mental Health & Debt Guide

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    Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert has written a great mental health and debt guide with the help of Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and CAP.

  3. Six things you should expect from social care support

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    People have told Healthwatch England they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

  4. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

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    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

  5. Which COVID-19 test is right for you?

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    Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  6. Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?

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    Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

  7. Making Every Contact Count - Signposting service for public sector and VCSE organisations

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    Making Every Contact Count (MECC) helps public sector, voluntary and charity staff share healthy lifestyle messages and services with the public in the North East and North Cumbria.

  8. Covid-19: NHS advice on self isolation

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    If you think you may have coronavirus, the NHS has provided some important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.

  9. Managing your mental health as lockdown eases

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    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.

  10. COVID 19 Communications support pack for community leaders, groups and charities

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    We have moved to the final step of the Government’s roadmap for managing COVID 19 and there are new changes we all need to be aware of.

  11. Guidance for patients using ambulance patient transport services on wearing a mask

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    Anyone using ambulance patient transport services to attend their clinic or appointment must continue to wear a face covering in line with NHS guidelines for hospitals and other health services.

  12. What to expect when waiting for care

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    Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

  13. Government Covid-19 plan for autumn and winter

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    The Government recently published its COVID-19 autumn and winter plan, which you can read more about below.

  14. Social care: What is in the new plan?

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    Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told Healthwatch England nationally.

  15. Kooth: A handy guide for parents and carers

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    Kooth's Parents and Carers Resource Pack supports all parents and carers when helping young people deal with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, as well as explaining about the service and how young people can access and use it

  16. Teesside pharmacy Christmas opening hours

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    Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside during the 2021 festive season.