Advice and Information

Patients in England can now get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP.

It is your right to have a trained interpreter to support you at each GP or hospital appointment. It is the responsibility of your healthcare provider (GP or hospital) to book an interpreter for you.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

Flu and Covid-19 can be life-threatening and spread more easily in winter when we are crowded together inside.

New online peer support network launches for working disabled people and those with lived experience of mental ill health.

It’s national Ask Your Pharmacist Week (30 October-6 November).

Healthwatch England have produced a number of helpful articles with information on how to get the most of health and care services this winter.

This year it’s more important than ever for people at risk to get their free flu vaccine and Covid-19 booster when they are invited by the NHS. The best time to get vaccinated is in the autumn, before the cold temperatures start.

Residents can visit the public health team's mobile clinic on the dates below to to have their blood pressure tested and receive information on cardiovascular disease and lifestyle changes to help prevent high blood pressure.

Those waiting for hospital treatment can visit the Wait well, stay well website for support and advice on management of physical and mental wellbeing.

Mental Health support and information

Next week is World Suicide Prevention Week. To mark this there are three free online workshops open to whoever wants to attend. Everyone is welcome!