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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

Four things your pharmacist can help you with

With increased pressure on NHS services across the country, pharmacists have a vital role to play in helping people manage their health.

New Online System to help Pregnant Women self refer to Midwife

Congratulations if you have recently found out you are pregnant!

Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

Looking after yourself and others health in the heat

We have a hot spell forecast and Healthwatch Lincolnshire would like to remind residents that hot weather can increase health risks.

What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

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. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

AccessAble Guide for Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire Health and Social care services have been working with AccessAble to make accessibility to their sites easier for patients around Lincolnshire.

What does good mental health care look like?

Over a million adults in England are currently in contact with mental health services but what should you expect when it comes to the care you receive?

Six resources to help you understand the implications of Brexit on health and social care

Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.

How to look after yourself whilst caring for someone else

Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that carers get support. Find out how carers can make sure they look after themselves, whilst also taking care of somebody else.