1. Do you need help getting to hospital?

    Advice and Information -

    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  2. Healthwatch Sunderland refugee engagement event

    Report -

    Read our report around our refugee engagement event.

  3. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

    Advice and Information -

    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.

  4. Someone I love has died - where can I find support

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

  5. What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

    Advice and Information -

    Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

  6. COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

  7. Information on Coronavirus

    Advice and Information -

    Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

  8. What you told us about COVID-19 – mini reports - July 2020

    Report -

    Read our mini reports on what you told us about services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  9. What you told us about COVID-19 – general health & wellbeing - July 2020

    Report -

    Read our report on what you told us about services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  10. Care home use of social media - November 2020

    Report -

    Read our report on how care homes in Sunderland are using social media during the pandemic.

  11. Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - March 2021

    Report -

    Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

  12. Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - April 2021

    Report -

    Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

  13. Maternity support during COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    Read about how coronavirus could affect you, your baby and your pregnancy care.

  14. Your experience of the COVID-19 vaccination programme - May / June 2021

    Report -

    Read our report on what you told us about your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme.

  15. What do the new government guidelines mean for COVID-19 testing?

    Advice and Information -

    COVID-19 testing rules have now changed across England. Find out the latest information on where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

  16. How to look after your mental health while self-isolating with COVID-19

    Advice and Information -

    The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

  17. COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

    Advice and Information -

    Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.