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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.
31 July 2019
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.
29 July 2019
New Online System to help Pregnant Women self refer to Midwife
Congratulations if you have recently found out you are pregnant!
26 July 2019
Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
2 July 2019
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.
27 June 2019
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.
26 June 2019
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.
15 June 2019
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.
15 June 2019
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.
6 June 2019
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?
6 June 2019
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.
31 May 2019
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.
13 May 2019
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