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Your questions about the Covid-19 vaccine - updated
The Covid-19 vaccination programme will soon be rolling out to healthy young people aged 12-15 years and a booster programme is planned for those who are most at risk from Covid-19.
17 September 2021
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Care home visiting - keeping safe during Covid
Visiting friends and family loved ones at a care home? With Covid restrictions eased across England, guidance has been issued by the Government to encourage safe visiting.
20 August 2021
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Information on Coronavirus (Covid-19)
We are learning to live with Coronavirus. It is still possible to catch and spread it, even if you are fully vaccinated. So everyone is being asked to follow safe behaviours and take steps to protect themselves and others.
16 August 2021
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GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know
The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.
6 August 2021
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. We have pulled together some guidance to help you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
7 May 2021
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Using NHS 111 to book into A & E
Many people know to contact NHS 111 if they need urgent health care or advice. But did you know the service can now book time slots for you at A & E or at a minor injury unit, GP or pharmacy if more appropriate?
31 March 2021
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Supporting young people through coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has had an impact on all of us. But young people have been hit very hard – with a rise in those troubled by anxiety, loneliness and social isolation.
16 March 2021
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Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community
It’s February: LGBT+ History Month. And an opportunity to highlight some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.
22 February 2021
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Help and advice for family carers
Most of us will be a carer at some point in our lives.
24 November 2020
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Looking after your mental health
With so much about our physical health in the Covid 19 spotlight, it’s important to look after your wellbeing and mental health too.
20 October 2020
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Testing for coronavirus
Anyone in the UK can now be tested to see if they have Covid-19 -- from lateral-flow self-test kits for people without symptoms to laboratory analysed PCR tests if you think you've got coronavirus. Antibody tests are available for certain groups.
9 September 2020
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
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.
14 August 2020