Advice and Information

Take a look at what the guidance around visiting your loved ones in care homes means in practice.

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

Find out more about shielding, who it applies to, and what to do if you're a shielder.

If you think you may have coronavirus, the NHS has provided some important information to keep you safe while isolating at home.

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.

Read the latest advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

In the UK, around 22,000 people with diabetes die early every year and five million people in England are at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

More than 2.5 million vulnerable people across England will be offered free vitamin D supplements for the winter, the government has announced.

Diabetes UK has provided some information on managing your diabetes while staying at home, as well as knowing the risks of type-2 diabetes.

On the 2 December the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees will be subject to ‘Tier 3: Very High Alert’ restrictions.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been estimated that across the UK there are 13.5 million unpaid carers. Many people are unaware of their rights as a carer and, as a result, are not accessing the help and support they are entitled to.

The NHS is providing a new and more convenient way for you to access urgent care from the 1 December. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.