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Prostate Cancer Awareness

Help to spread the message about prostate cancer risks and understand possible symptoms.

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Easy read information for people with a learning disability

Brighton and Hove City Council have published a new Easy Read section on their website.

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Your rights as lesbian, gay, bi and trans patients

This General Medical Council guide explains the standards that lesbian, gay, bi and trans patients should expect from their doctor; what the GMC are doing to support LGBT patients; and information about organisations that provide advice or advocacy.

Carers Week 2021

Carers Week 2021 7-13 June

Making Caring Visible and Valued this Carers Week, 7 – 13 June 2021

Cervical Cancer

Cervical screening: leaflet for women considering screening

Leaflets being sent to all women invited for NHS cervical screening.

COVID Vaccine

Latest COVID update 21.5.21

This latest Healthwatch bulletin summarises the latest information about the vaccination roll out. Please see the attachment.

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Six things you should expect from social care support

People have told us they want to feel listened to and involved in decisions about their social care. Here are six things you should expect from care services, according to new guidelines.

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How to prove your COVID-19 vaccinations ("Vaccine Passport")

You can demonstrate your vaccinations against COVID-19 by using the NHS App, or by calling 119.

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COVID-19: What you need to know when visiting a care home

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

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COVID-19 vaccinations - Fact Check

You've probably read a lot of things about the coronavirus online, but not everything you have seen is true.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) information page

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information and advice - this page is being regularly updated

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Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

With more and more appointments happening online, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.