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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.
25 April 2022
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
19 April 2022
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Looking after your mental health
With so much about our physical health in the Covid 19 spotlight, it’s important to look after your wellbeing and mental health too.
7 April 2022
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Latest guidance on testing for coronavirus
Free widespread Covid-19 testing has now ended. However, testing will continue for some groups, including hospital patients, those most at risk from Covid-19, people living or working in high risk settings, and NHS and social care staff.
1 April 2022
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Your questions about the Covid-19 vaccine booster programme
Children aged 5-11 are now eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine and parents and carers can book appointments via the National Booking Service. Spring boosters are rolling out to people aged 75+, those in care homes and people who are immunosuppressed.
22 March 2022
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Living with Coronavirus
The government has launched its 'living with Covid' plan, bringing an end to isolation laws later this week and mass free testing from 1 April 2022.
22 February 2022
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Finding an NHS Dentist in Cambridgeshire
Everyone should be able to get the care and advice they need to keep their teeth, gums and mouth healthy. But lots of people tell us how hard it is to find an NHS dentist in Cambridgeshire.
23 November 2021
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What to expect when waiting for care
Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.
17 November 2021
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GP Data for planning and research collection: what you need to know
The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.
6 August 2021
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. We have pulled together some guidance to help you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
7 May 2021
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Supporting young people through the coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic has had an impact on all of us. But young people have been hit very hard – with a rise in those troubled by anxiety, loneliness and social isolation.
16 March 2021
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Health and care for the LGBTQ+ community
It’s February: LGBTQ+ History Month. And an opportunity to highlight some of the health issues – and inequalities – facing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning plus (LGBTQ+) community.
22 February 2021