Alcohol support services
Alcohol support services: Get help, advice and support for your alcohol use or for someone you care for
The NHS Constitution for England
The NHS Constitution explains your rights when using NHS services in England.
Healthier Together: improving the health of babies, children and young people.
The Healthier Together App: Support, Advice and Reassurance for Parents The Healthier Together App gives parents and guardians help, advice and reassurance when worried about their child. The app and website have been developed specifically for the North East, and provide clear, reliable advice from trusted NHS sources. How it works Here’s how it works … Continued
Find your NHS Number
Find your NHS Number Your NHS number is unique to you. It’s a 10-digit number that helps everyone in the NHS identify you and match your details to your health record. Knowing your NHS number can save you time when accessing NHS services. If you need your NHS number, you can find it in your … Continued
Easy Read: Patient Choice
This easy-read guide shows you who can get free NHS prescriptions.
How your GP Team can help you
How your GP Team can help you
Talking Therapies
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, excessive worry, or low mood? NHS Talking Therapies is a free and confidential service, for those 16 years and over, which you can self-refer into by visiting vitahealthgroup.co.uk or phoning 0330 0534 230. They provide advice and support via experienced therapists, workshops, and online therapy.
Prescriptions: Who pays what?
Prescriptions: Who pays what? In England, there can be a cost when you need prescribed medication. Prescriptions in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are free. Some items are also free, such as contraception or medicine prescribed when you are staying in hospital. Standard Costs As of 1st May 2024, the standard cost of an NHS … Continued
Fast-Track Suspected Cancer Referrals
Fast-Track Suspected Cancer Referrals A fast-track referral means you will be offered an appointment within 28 days of your GP’s referral. Why am I being urgently referred? Your GP feels that you have symptoms that require investigation by a hospital specialist as soon as possible. This is so that your illness can be diagnosed and … Continued
Care Navigation
General info on how it works, options available.