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Teesside pharmacy Easter opening hours
NHS Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside for the Easter weekend.
13 April 2022
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Halo Project: Forced marriage and Honour-Based Violence Charity
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.
6 April 2022
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What medical support are you entitled to if you’re new to the UK?
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.
6 April 2022
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What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?
COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on 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.
3 March 2022
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The Accessible Information Standard – what you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
2 March 2022
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, income and ethnicity. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.
13 January 2022
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Dentistry Myth Busting: Dispelling the most common rumours relating to NHS dentistry
Healthwatch teams across the North East have seen a significant increase in concerns from the public around getting to see their local dentist.
10 January 2022
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Teesside pharmacy Christmas opening hours
Tees Valley Clinical Commissioning Group has provided the opening hours for pharmacies across Teesside during the 2021 festive season.
21 December 2021
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Kooth: A handy guide for parents and carers
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
8 December 2021
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Social care: What is in the new plan?
Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told Healthwatch England nationally.
7 December 2021
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Government Covid-19 plan for autumn and winter
The Government recently published its COVID-19 autumn and winter plan, which you can read more about below.
27 September 2021
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What to expect when waiting for care
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.
6 September 2021