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Getting social care right starts with good information and advice
Would you know where to turn for social care support? New polling finds over 40% of people don’t. This confusion can result in people not getting the care they need.
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Your experiences of the COVID-19 vaccination programme
This report covers people’s experiences of receiving their COVID-19 vaccine
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Healthwatch Sunderland organ donation event
Through our Organ Donation Campaign and event we aimed to get people talking to their loves ones about organ donation and having open conversations
Response

What is a GP referral and how can you get one?
When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.
Advice and Information

Your choices in the NHS
Here you will find information on what choices are available to NHS patients in the NHS Framework
Advice and Information

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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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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Day Care and respite services in care homes in Sunderland
Care homes offering day care and holiday respite services in Sunderland
Advice and Information

Let’s make mammograms easy
We demonstrate how we have successfully campaigned for accessibility improvements to national breast screening programme
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