Advice and Information

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

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.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the August Bank Holiday below.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the Late May Bank Holiday below.

Top tips for accessing your GP practice.

Following research undertaken by Healthwatch South Tees, who have worked in collaboration with a range of professionals, we are able to provide information in response to questions and issues raised by local people about getting the most out of your GP practice.

We present the most common questions and answers in this document.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

You can find out the opening hours for pharmacies across the Tees Valley for the May Bank Holiday below.