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Hip fracture care: 12 questions to ask
A guide produced by the National Hip Fracture Database for patients who have fractured their hip, and their families and carers.
9 April 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
1 April 2019
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Falls prevention in hospital: a guide for patients, their families and carers
Information to help prevent serious injury caused by older people tripping or falling when they are in hospital.
11 March 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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How to access Out of Hospital Services
South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust has made a number of changes to the iSPA (integrated single point of access), to help you access Out of Hospital services.
30 October 2018
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WCC – important advice for periods of cold weather
Warwickshire County Council has issued advice for especially cold weather.
7 December 2017
Elderly man on an icy road
Look after the vulnerable in cold weather
Reminder for residents to look after the vulnerable in cold weather and protect themselves from flu.
28 November 2017
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
Dentist looking at a dental x-ray
10 top tips to get the most out of your dental appointment
Everyone should be able to access good quality NHS dental services. Take a look at our top tips to help you get the most out of your next dental appointment.
29 November 2016
GP sitting opposite a patient about to take their tempreature
10 top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.
25 November 2015