Providing advice and information to the public this winter
Help people stay well and get the most out of health and care services this winter by sharing relevant and timely advice and information on your channels.
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To help you provide advice and information to the public this winter, we pulled together a collection of relevant content you can use on your website and other communications channels.
If you plan to reproduce this content rather than linking to the advice on our website, please:
- Add local information if you can. For example, provide contact details for local support.
- Do not use images from our website. The image may be a stock image that you need a license to use. Instead, please source your own photos.
We'll update this resource as new advice content becomes available.
Primary care services
- What is a fit note and how do I get one?
- Top tips to get the most out of your GP appointment
- What is a virtual ward?
- Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
- What is a GP referral, and how can you get one?
- NHS referrals and your right to choose
- How can your pharmacy help you?
- What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
- Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Hospital and elective care services
Got a content idea?
Get in touch with our communications team if you have an advice article that you think could be used by other local Healthwatch, or have an idea for new advice that could help the public this winter.