Advice and Information

Many people have been asking us what they should do if they have a long term condition and they want the Covid vaccine. We have some answers.

Acting on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the four UK chief medical officers announced in December, that the second doses of covid vaccines should now be given at 12 weeks rather than initial 3-4 weeks.

Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.

It can be tough at any time to lose someone, but particularly hard during a pandemic when you can feel more alone than usual.

Take a look at our article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

We’ve heard from hundreds of people since the pandemic started with questions about how to get a dentist appointment or emergency dental care.

Here are some of the answers.

Christmas might not be quite as we planned, in fact the whole year hasn't been a bundle of laughs, but there is support available to you over Christmas and the New Year.

Many more people are suffering from anxiety, low mood or just feel ‘plain fed up’ because of the pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. This can often make us feel tired and can affect our enthusiasm for doing almost anything.

This week we spoke to Rheanna, who shared her experience of giving blood at the start of our second national lockdown.

We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true.

Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. Luckily after a few days in bed most people recover.

With testing hitting the headlines in recent days, and increasing numbers of people trying to get a Covid test, it can be confusing to know when you should, or shouldn’t seek a Covid test.

In settings where face coverings are required in England, there are some circumstances where people may not be able to wear a face covering.