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How can your pharmacy help you?

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.
23 October 2024
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
18 October 2024
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Where to go for support when you have an eating disorder

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or background. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.
15 October 2024
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How to stay informed while you wait for care

The wait for planned medical health care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.
14 October 2024
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How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.
16 September 2024
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When to use NHS 111 and how it can help you

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
12 September 2024
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What is shared decision making?

Shared decision-making explained
9 September 2024
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Who are physician associates and what do they do?

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.
22 July 2024
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Amputee patient support information

Booklets covering a range of local services for amputee patients.
2 July 2024

How your General Practice team can help you

Boosting awareness of the multi-disciplinary team within Primary Care
15 May 2024
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My Right to Healthcare

The rights of homeless people to register for primary care.
14 May 2024
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Wound Care Hubs

Wound care hubs across the city of Sunderland
1 May 2024

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