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Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms
Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.
29 July 2019
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Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 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 June 2019
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Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
An elderly women on crutches being helped to walk by a nurse and her daughter
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.
11 June 2019
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Six resources to help you understand the implications of Brexit on health and social care
Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.
13 March 2019
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder
This Eating Disorder Awareness Week, we're looking at what young people have told us about their experiences, and where to go for support if you need help.
19 February 2019
Lady on the bus
Do you need help getting to hospital?
Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments
14 February 2019
People in a GP waiting room.
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.
23 January 2019
Man talking to receptionist
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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Helping someone who is homeless access healthcare
With many people sleeping rough, here's how health and care services can help those facing homelessness get the support they need.
21 December 2018
Elderly man in a care home
Care homes: understanding your rights
Choosing a care home can be daunting and it's important to have the right information. Find out more about your rights and how to complain if you are not happy.
21 November 2018