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GP access survey

Have you had a positive or negative experience of accessing your GP practice? We want to hear from you.

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Cost of living payment

Guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits.

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Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

New deep-dive analysis of people's experiences of healthcare communication is a stark reminder of why NHS England and the 42 new Integrated Care Systems need to ensure services abide by the Accessible Information Standard.

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Better access to NHS dental services under new reforms

Patients across the country will benefit from improved access to dental care under changes announced by NHS England today.

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What should happen if you or someone you know experiences a fragility fracture?

A patient and carer resource for members of the public who have experienced a fragility fracture

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Respite services in care homes in Sunderland

Care homes offering day and holiday respite services in Sunderland

Advice and Information

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Let’s make mammograms easy

We demonstrate how self-advocacy works in joint appeal for easy access to breast services

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Our annual report 2021-2022

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2021-2022

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Easy read breast screening recall letters now available for all patients who require them nationally

We demonstrate how self-advocacy works in joint appeal for easy access to breast services

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Choosing the right NHS service

Your quick guide to making the right health and care choices in Sunderland

Advice and Information

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Carers and the impact of COVID-19

This report covers the views of those individuals who responded to our survey which looked at Carers and the Impact of COVID-19.

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Discharge to access carer survey

If someone you care for has recently been discharged from either South Tyneside District Hospital or Sunderland Royal Hospital they would like to hear from you.

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