A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council's 'Here to Help' booklet is available online, with essential information and advice from services within the Stockton borough.
We have provided a helpful resource for people in Stockton-on-Tees to reach out for help during these challenging winter months.
It includes listings of local and national services for advice and information on a wide range of areas, including mental health support, food banks, community spaces and drug and alcohol support.
Norovirus cases are on the rise and to prevent it spreading, the advice from the NHS is to stay away from school, college or work if you have had symptoms or are recovering.
The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
Maternity and Neonatal Independent Senior Advocates (MNISA) from People First support people to have their voice heard throughout investigations and complaints into care received in maternity and neonatal departments.