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Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. It is a condition that occurs when your body has trouble managing, storing and using the sugar in your blood.

Everyone is under a lot of stress right now and you might be finding that social distancing and isolation measures are making difficult to feel safe and well.

What to expect when donating blood, including registering, preparing for your appointment and what happens on the day.

Routine dental care has had to change because of COVID-19, with social distancing rules making it difficult to access services. Here’s some information on how to access an NHS dentist during the pandemic.

Providing you with the latest information about COVID-19. Please note: this is an evolving issue and advice is changing regularly. We will endeavour to update our website to correspond with the updated guidance.

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A practical guide to healthy caring is a new resource that provides information and advice to carers.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recently issued updated guidance for the use of masks for the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Living with dementia at any time brings everyday challenges for the person and those around them.

Choose and Book is a service that lets you choose your hospital or clinic and book your first appointment. You are allowed to choose any NHS hospital in England or area of residence, however in some circumstances your rights may be restricted.

The Care Act updates the law relating to care and support for adults and for carers, setting out one route for determining entitlements, which works for all groups of people in every circumstances.

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