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How to Cope in Hot Weather
With the recent news of an Amber Heat Health Alert for North East England and more serious red alerts for southern England, how can you take steps to…
Medication Changes: Information for Patients
People have contacted Healthwatch County Durham with concerns about recent changes to their medications, including reductions in long‑term…
ADHD Assessment and Right to Choose
Since 2019 demand across NHS England for ADHD and Autism assessments has increased. NHS services have not been able to expand at the same pace as the…
How to manage dentist anxiety: Tips for nervous patients
Feeling nervous about visiting the dentist is very common. In fact, around 4 in 10 adults feel nervous about visiting the dentist.
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