What is social prescribing?
NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.
Advice and Information
A guide to your local breast screening services
Breast screening helps detect breast cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat. It is free through the NHS and takes only a few minutes. Most people who are screened have healthy results. Early detection can save lives.
Pharmacy opening times over the festive period
We want to help people know where to get support over the festive period, so we have brought together key information from the local NHS. Read our article to find out the pharmacy opening hours and help available.
Changing Places and accessible toilets near you
Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.
Continence care: your options for better bladder and bowel health
There are many ways to get help with bladder and bowel problems, and understanding your options can make it easier to find the support that feels right for you.
Contact Healthwatch using British Sign Language
Find out how to contact Healthwatch, whether for advice or to leave feedback about health or social care, using a British Sign Language interpreter.
Making health services work for you: your rights to adjustments
This guide explains the rights of disabled people and anyone with additional needs to ask for reasonable adjustments that make it easier to use health and care services.
Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: What you need to know
We’re encouraging more people with learning disabilities and their carers to make use of free annual health checks. These are a simple but powerful way to improve long-term health and tackle inequalities.
What is the patient transport service?
The patient transport service is part of Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust and provides NHS-funded transport for people locally.
What’s changed with non-emergency patient transport — and what it means for you
New national rules for non-emergency patient transport mean only people with specific medical, mobility, or care needs will qualify, leaving many others to find alternative ways to reach vital appointments.
Mother and baby groups - where to go for help
Having a baby can bring many positive feelings and experiences but can also be overwhelming and challenging. Getting the proper support is vital to help new mums and their babies stay well.
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a new parent?
It's so important that you feel supported as a new parent. Read the article below to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
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