Alcohol support services
Alcohol support services: Get help, advice and support for your alcohol use or for someone you care for
The NHS Constitution for England
The NHS Constitution explains your rights when using NHS services in England.
Healthier Together: improving the health of babies, children and young people.
The Healthier Together App: Support, Advice and Reassurance for Parents The Healthier Together App gives parents and guardians help, advice and reassurance when worried about their child. The app and website have been developed specifically for the North East, and provide clear, reliable advice from trusted NHS sources. How it works Here’s how it works … Continued
Find your NHS Number
Find your NHS Number Your NHS number is unique to you. It’s a 10-digit number that helps everyone in the NHS identify you and match your details to your health record. Knowing your NHS number can save you time when accessing NHS services. If you need your NHS number, you can find it in your … Continued
NHS Friends and Family Test
NHS Friends and Family Test The NHS Friends and Family Test is a simple, anonymous way for patients to give feedback after receiving care or treatment. It’s used across the NHS to help understand if patients are happy with our services or where improvement is needed.
What to do when you are unwell: Video Guide
What to do when you are unwell If you need medical advice, it might not always be obvious the best way to get it, especially if you’re unwell, in pain or in distress. We want to make it as simple as possible for you to get the right help as soon as possible. You can … Continued
Medicines A-Z
Medicines A to Z Visit the Medicines A to Z page on the NHS website to find out about hundreds of types of medication.
Vaccinations, Immunisations and Inoculations
Vaccinations, Immunisations and Inoculations Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. They work by training your immune system to develop antibodies that protect you from disease. All vaccines are extensively researched and tested before they are approved for use. Their effectiveness and side effects are also regularly monitored. Existing vaccines are also … Continued
Other NHS Services
Translators and Interpreters
Translators and Interpreters The NHS is obliged to make all possible efforts to communicate effectively with patients. This requirement includes meeting patients needs in a language other than English. Reducing communication barriers leads to better and safer diagnoses, prescriptions and combats health inequalities. All NHS services providers – whether it is us in the practice, … Continued