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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. -
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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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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. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help. -
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National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals. -
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COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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. -
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In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. -
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More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced. -
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Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes. -
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Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19 -
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The new NHS COVID-19 app, now available to download for free, is the fastest way to see if you're at risk from coronavirus. The faster you know, the quicker you can alert and protect your loved ones and community. -
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The government has announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England. -
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The Government has introduced new restrictions in parts of the north-east of England to curb rising infection rates. -
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital? -
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The North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) are providing transport, safely and swiftly during the COVID-19 pandemic, for those who need to attend appointments because of a life-threatening condition. -
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The NHS has launched its Test and Trace service to help identify, contain and control coronavirus, reduce the spread of the virus and save lives. -
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The North of England team at Diabetes UK have recently opened a public Facebook group in order to reach and support more people living with diabetes in the region. -
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The government has set out its plan to return life to as near normal as we can, for as many people as we can, as quickly and fairly as possible in order to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect our NHS. -
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If you become unwell over the May bank holiday on Friday, 8 May, your pharmacy is a great place to visit for professional advice. -
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Local GP surgeries are to remain open on VE Day to help the NHS cope with the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. -
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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. -
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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. -
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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 for a GP. -
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Halo Project supports Black and minoritised victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and hidden harms, including forced marriage, honour-based abuse and female genital mutilation. -
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NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect. -
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The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems. -
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People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed. -
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Healthwatch South Tees has produced a report which gives information on accessing your GP Practice, who you can see and who are the different professionals working within your practice. -
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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is keen to make sure residents of Stockton are aware of the help and support available from a range of services across the borough. -
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Menopause Support has launched a new guidance booklet “Understanding Menopause” to support women to better understand and navigate Menopause. -
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What is a Community Pharmacy and what services do they offer? -
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Top tips for accessing your GP practice.
Following research undertaken by Healthwatch South Tees, who have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals, we are able to provide information in response to questions and issues raised by local people about getting the most out of your GP practice.
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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.