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Words Save Lives - Organ Donation Week
Organ donation means giving part of your body to someone else who needs it. This amazingly generous act saves thousands of lives in the UK every year.
7 September 2020
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Understanding Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
As part of this year’s World Alzheimer’s Month and World Alzheimer’s Day (21 September), we’re raising awareness about the myths and stigma of dementia.
1 September 2020
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed during the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
20 August 2020
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Do you need some help while self-isolating?
If you, or someone you know, needs a hand with collecting shopping or prescriptions, or just wants someone to talk to, the NHS Volunteer Responders are here to help.
24 June 2020
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Coping with drinking habits during the pandemic
A lot of us are now working from home, which can bring a lot of challenges, especially frequent alcohol drinking. Find out if you should be concerned about your drinking, and what to do if you need help.
3 June 2020
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Got a tooth ache or problem?
Information on what to counts as a dental emergency and what to do if you have one
3 June 2020
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Sleeping well during the pandemic
We know from listening to lots of local people, and from our own team members, good sleep is alluding many at the moment, maybe even the majority of us? Read our report to find out how to help yourself to sleep well.
12 May 2020
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Cancer and coronavirus
If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
30 April 2020
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Managing your mental health as lockdown eases
The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our tips to looking after your wellbeing.
3 April 2020
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Someone I love has died - where can I find support
Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
26 March 2020
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Helping children cope with stress during the Coronavirus outbreak
Children may respond to stress in different ways such as being more clingy, anxious, withdrawing, angry or agitated, bedwetting etc. Find out how to help them with the World Health Organization's advice
23 March 2020
Emma's 'Be Yourself' artwork
Self Esteem Flyer
Emma and a team of students called Mind & Soul, have created a guidance leaflet for young people about their mental health.
14 February 2020