Advice and Information

Deaf people can now download and use an app to communicate to a BSL interpreter who will then relay the information to emergency services.

This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week.

Welcome to our May 2022 Healthwatch newsletter. This includes information about our work, updates on health, social care and COVID-19.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.

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.

For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.

A record six million people are currently waiting for hospital treatment. The NHS has set out a plan to address backlogs that built up during the COVID-19 pandemic and tackle long waiting lists for care.

Resources for LGBTQ+ people

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide NHS or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

Concerns over coronavirus (COVID-19) may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing when self-isolating.

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.