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Which COVID-19 test is right for you?
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.
19 April 2021
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Coronavirus: What does shielding mean?
Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.
12 April 2021
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Covid-19: NHS advice on self isolation
If you think you may have coronavirus, the NHS has provided some important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.
4 January 2021
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How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
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.
21 December 2020
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Information on Coronavirus
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
21 December 2020
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Be healthier and reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes
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.
2 December 2020
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Government to offer free vitamin D supplements for at-risk groups
More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced.
2 December 2020
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Diabetes - keeping well while isolating
Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes.
30 November 2020
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Stockton-on-Tees to enter Tier 3 on 2 December - what does this mean for you?
On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions.
26 November 2020
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Looking after someone? Know your rights
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.
25 November 2020
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Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
3 November 2020
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Updated guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
Updated Government guidance for people who are clinically extremely vulnerable from COVID-19
13 October 2020