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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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Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments. -
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End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions. -
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Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough. -
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In response to the COVID 19 pandemic, also known as Coronavirus, we have decided to compile a page devoted to information outlining how to stay safe and healthy during this time. -
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People have been asking us about Patient Transport and getting to their essential appointments during lockdown. We've worked with local NHS trusts to find the answers for you. -
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Sheffield Clinical Commissioning Group have published a new leaflet to help people choose which service they should access: their pharmacies, their GPs, A&E, or somewhere else? -
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This glossary of NHS terminology and acronyms was compiled by a service user, who created it as he was navigating his way through the health services. He has allowed us to share this in the hopes that it helps others. -
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We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about NHS and health services in Sheffield. -
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We know making a complaint about the care you've received can be daunting. We've put together some advice for complaining about adult social care in Sheffield. -
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With flu season on its way, Public Health England have launched their flu vaccine programme. With COVID-19 cases still high, they want even more people to get the jab. We look at key information, and people's main worries about the vaccine. -
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There has been a lot of information in the national press about visiting in care homes, and lockdown has changed guidance again. Find out the latest picture in Sheffield (updated 15th Jan 2021) -
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Dentists are still operating at limited capacity due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. If you're looking to get dental treatment for something, please have a read of this advice, provided by the dental commissioners. -
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We're teaming up with Citizens Advice Sheffield to create monthly British Sign Language Vlogs. Our April issue focuses on the upcoming local elections, and provides an update on Covid-19 restrictions. -
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This is the second issue of our British Sign Language Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. May's edition includes finding support for your mental health, using Zoom, and seeing a dentist. -
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The June installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about a SignLive update, Long Covid-19 symptoms, providing you've had your Covid-19 vaccine and more. -
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The August installment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at the app Tap SOS to contact emergency services, the Short Breaks Scheme, and covid-19 vaccines -
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The October instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month looks at BSL mental health support, supporting refugees, and Covid-19 updates -
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The July instalment of our BSL Vlog, in partnership with Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about support available in relation to the cost of living crisis, the CQC and Sheffield's new Health centre proposals. -
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The October installment of the BSL Vlog, by Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about changes to Royal Mail stamps, Covid boosters and flu jabs, information relating to scams and the Government's cost of living payment. -
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The November installment of the BSL Vlog, by Citizens Advice Sheffield. This month we learn about wills, warm home discount scheme, money saving advice and energy and cost of living payments. -
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The March installment of the BSL Vlog, by Citizens Advice Sheffield. This Vlog focuses on Long Covid, DAS- Disability Advice Service as well as cost of living and cold weather payments. -
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Working in partnership with Sheffield Citizens Advice, we have put together some information about the support available to help with different health costs. -
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Many of you have told us that you have experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register. -
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Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment. -
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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.
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The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular, clear and accessible updates to help you plan your next steps while you wait. -
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From 1 July 2022, nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists can legally certify and issue a statement of fitness for work, or informally known as a ‘fit note'. -
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The wait for planned medical care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait. -
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As we enter Flu season it's important you know what the symptoms of flu are, and what the flu vaccine is, so you can make informed decisions about your health. -
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Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed. -
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With more and more appointments happening online, here are some practical tips on how to get the most out of virtual health and care appointments. -
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With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available. -
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Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.
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The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital. -
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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women. -
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Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important. -
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From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it. -
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NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you. -
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Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.
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The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need. -
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A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.