Advice and Information

When you need specialist NHS support, like hospital tests or treatment, you often need a referral from your GP first. Find out what this includes and what to expect.

Here you will find information on what choices are available to NHS patients in the NHS Framework

Care homes offering day and holiday respite services in Sunderland

Your quick guide to making the right health and care choices in Sunderland

It’s easy to feel isolated and alone when struggling with Long Covid, but we are here to help to you find the support and treatment you need.

Confused about Long Covid? Find out the common symptoms and when to get support.

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

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.

The NHS sometimes uses jargon and acronyms that can be difficult to make sense of. We've found a selection of reliable resources that explain, in plain English, many of the terms that you may see used in NHS correspondence, online, or in the media.

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

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