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Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.
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What is adult social care?
Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below and find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.
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State of Care 2020/2021
The annual assessment of health care and social care in England
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October is breast cancer awareness month
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, with 1 in every 7 women in the UK being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
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Supporting adults with a learning disability and autistic people to have their say
Sunderland People First lead an interactive workshop for local people they work with, looking at how to have their voice heard in Parliament.
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World Mental Health Day Virtual Community event
Invitation to join us alongside Sunderland People First for a World Mental Health Day Virtual Community event
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Supporting the hospital to improve stays for patients from the Bangladeshi community
Our work with the local Hospital Trust has helped them to better understand the needs of patients from the Bangladeshi community, address some of the communication issues they face and ultimately improve the treatment and care of patients in general.
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Path to Excellence Stakeholder Update
Invitation to community and voluntary sector to support engagement for the Path to Excellence programme
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Gillian Keegan, Minister Minister of State for Care at the Department of Health and Social Care
New Minister for Care and Mental Health announced
Gillian Keegan appointed as the Minister of State for Care and Mental Health at the Department of Health and Social Care
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Learn and Share Together (LAST)
Are you an NHS Trust or Provider providing mental health, learning disability, autism or neuro services? Do you or somebody you care for have experience of using these services? Join the Learn & Share meeting
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Caring for Muslim patients in intensive care
Faith sensitive end of life care booklet
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Integrated Diagnostic Centre
Plans unveiled for new £10 million Integrated Diagnostic Centre at South Tyneside District Hospital
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