Advice and Information

Help for people feeling lonely, including befriending services

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.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Craven area.

Reasonable adjustments are a legal requirement under the Equality Act 2010 to make sure that public sector health services are accessible to all disabled people.

Have you or a loved one used equipment to help stay independent at home that you no longer need?

Reasonable adjustments are a legal requirement to make sure health services are accessible to all disabled people.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

Each day 6,000 people become carers. Looking after a loved one can be physically and emotionally exhausting so it's vital that you get the support you need. Find out how you can make sure you look after yourself.

GP (general practitioner) practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and how can you request one?

Do you or a loved one need help with social care? Read the article below to find out answers to key questions about who can access adult social care and how to pay for it.