Advice and Information

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

The current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. Read our seven steps to looking after your wellbeing while staying informed.

Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

The following organisations are just a few suggestions of where you can get help, support or advice. Please note we do not endorse these agencies, we provide you with this information to enable you to make an informed decision.

Understanding Lasting Power of Attorney for property and financial affairs and Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare.

An Advance Statement allows you to record your wishes, feelings, beliefs and values in case you later become unwell and need care or medical treatment.

Advance Decision can also be known as a Living Will or Advance Directive. It allows you to write down any treatments that you don’t want to have in the future, in case you later become unable to make or communicate decisions for yourself.

CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency attempt to restart a person’s heart and/or breathing if they have a cardiac arrest.

Making a Will lets you decide what happens to your money, property and possessions when you die. These things are sometimes called your ‘estate’. You can also use a Will to decide who should look after any children under 18.

Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.