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Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.
30 December 2019
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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
26 September 2019
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.
5 August 2019
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
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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. 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.
5 June 2019
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Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.
22 May 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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SORE THROAT, COUGH, COLD OR MINOR ILLNESS? SEE YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST FIRST
People in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Swindon and Wiltshire suffering from minor illnesses are being urged to seek help from their local pharmacist first.
1 February 2019
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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.
24 December 2018
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The new Rainbow Resource is here
Rainbow Resource has been a popular and well-used resource for young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families for several years.
31 August 2018
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
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.
31 July 2017