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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

The 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.

Government pledges further action to strengthen patient safety

Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one.

Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.

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.

Supporting a brother and sister to get the help they need

Quiet space created for carers and their loved ones as the hospital answers calls for change

How we worked with local carers of dementia patients and STSFT to make improvements to Sunderland Royal Hospital Emergency Department

Our partnership work and knowledge of local services empowered local carers to make informed decisions for their loved ones, ensuring they receive the best, most appropriate care.

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.

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.