Image of Vaccination
COVID-19 vaccine: What you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
19 January 2021
Think you need to go to A&E? Call NHS 111 first
The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1st December 2020. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.
5 January 2021
Female GP and Male Patient
Flu jab vaccination myth-busting
There are a number of myths about the flu vaccine. Scientists at the National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) dispel some of the common ones.
3 January 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination
COVID-19 Vaccine Safety and Myth Busting
With information from Professor Sir Terence Stephenson, Chair of the Health Research Authority (the NHS research ethics regulator), we explain how things moved so quickly and why the vaccine is safe.
1 January 2021
Young woman at window
What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?
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.
14 October 2020
Woman Wearing Face Mask
Haringey residents join wear a mask campaign
Members of the Haringey community are uniting to urge fellow residents to wear a mask and do the right thing to keep each other safe as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
9 October 2020
Volunteer from Healthwatch Somerset
How to communicate better with people with hearing loss
COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.
23 September 2020
Man on the phone outside, standing next to a woman
Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience
Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, 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.
23 September 2020
Washing hands
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.
10 September 2020
Dentist in mask
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.
10 July 2020
GP and Patient
Worried about cancer symptoms?
If you are worried about any unusual symptoms you may be experiencing that could be cancer, please contact your GP.
19 June 2020
Photo of North Middlesex Hospital
Coronavirus: Information about changes to NHS services
NHS staff are working flat out to cope with an unprecedented health emergency, and they need you to help them by following advice and using NHS services in the right way.
6 April 2020