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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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It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need. -
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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving. -
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Find out the signs and symptoms of monkeypox, what to do if you think you have it and who is eligible for a vaccine. -
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If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need. -
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Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and how to get support. -
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Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings? -
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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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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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If you have COVID-19 symptoms, you can take a PCR test by booking online at www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test or calling 119 between 7am and 11pm and self-isolate until you get your results -
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We’re supporting Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 17-23 January and encouraging women and people with a cervix not to ignore their invitation. Did you know, one in three eligible people don't attend cervical screening? It’s a test that saves lives. -
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We know some people feel anxious or worried when they’re told they need a colonoscopy but it’s important to have this test if you’re referred. Bowel Cancer UK has launched the Colonoscopy Confidence campaign to explain what a colonoscopy is, why it matters and encourage people to attend their appointment. -
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Your COVID Recovery is an NHS website that helps you to understand the illnesses and what you might expect as part of your recovery. -
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Did you know that dental practices are set up within the NHS in a completely different way to GP practices? There is no formal patient registration to see a dentist. -
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Home from Hospital is a free service. It provides practical and emotional support to older people returning home from hospital in Newcastle. Support is flexible and tailored to a person's individual needs. -
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. It aims to make sure that people who have a disability, impairment or sensory loss get information that they can access and understand and the communication support they need from health and care services. -
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This February, NHS England and NHS Improvement is raising awareness of heart attack symptoms as part of the latest ‘Help Us Help You’ campaign. -
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Wednesday 9 March is No Smoking Day. -
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We’ve put together some of our resources on this page to help you keep up to date.
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The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care.