Advice and Information

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the Easter Bank Holidays below.

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?

If you, or someone you know, is experiencing a mental health crisis, you can now call NHS 111 and select option 2 for urgent mental health support.

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 'Here to Help' booklet is available online, with essential information and advice from services within the Stockton borough.

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the festive season below.

We have provided a helpful resource for people in Stockton-on-Tees to reach out for help during these challenging winter months.

It includes listings of local and national services for advice and information on a wide range of areas, including mental health support, food banks, community spaces and drug and alcohol support.

Norovirus cases are on the rise and to prevent it spreading, the advice from the NHS is to stay away from school, college or work if you have had symptoms or are recovering.

Find out more below.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.