Advice and Information

The flu vaccine, also known as the flu jab, is offered on the NHS every year in autumn and winter to people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu. Understanding the symptoms of flu and what the flu vaccine is helps you make informed decisions about your health.

75% of children and young people who experience mental health problems aren't getting the help they need.

Find out what a ‘fit note’ is, when you might need one and how to get one.

Take a look at what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme, including where to go and why it's important.

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

Do you or a loved one need help with social care services? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

Diabetes UK estimates that five million people in the UK are living with diabetes, with 850,000 of them not yet diagnosed.

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.