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Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. Find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

Read our report on how care homes in Sunderland are using social media during the pandemic.

Read our mini reports on what you told us about services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read our report on what you told us about services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

National Voices, Traverse, PPL and Healthwatch England put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

We are pleased to present our annual report for 2019-2020

Read our report on the feedback we received on the Sunderland GP Extended Access service.

Read our report on our evaluation of our care home life – what it’s really like reports.

Read our report on what we were told about wheelchair services in Sunderland.

If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.