Covid vaccine
Covid and the Vaccines – great news but it’s not all over yet
The UK government has published their four-step roadmap of a route back to a more normal way of living. In England, the easing of restrictions on our current covid lockdown began on March 8th with the return of schools.
16 March 2021
long term conditions and the covid vaccine
Are you worried about how the Covid vaccine might affect your long term condition?
Many people have been asking us what they should do if they have a long term condition and they want the Covid vaccine. We have some answers.
5 March 2021
vaccine interval
Extending the interval for Covid vaccines to 12 weeks – what’s the rationale?
Acting on advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI), the four UK chief medical officers announced in December, that the second doses of covid vaccines should now be given at 12 weeks rather than initial 3-4 weeks.
25 February 2021
share you vaccine story
I couldn’t get there fast enough!
How does it feel when you get your vaccine call up? This week we chatted with Lesley whose had her first Covid vaccine.
25 January 2021
vaccine information
COVID-19 vaccine: what you need to know
Take a look about what you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccination programme including how you will know when it's your turn, where to go, and why it's important.
19 January 2021
support
Someone I love has died - where can I find support?
It can be tough at any time to lose someone, but particularly hard during a pandemic when you can feel more alone than usual. Take a look at our article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.
13 January 2021
getting an NHS dentist appointment
How to get an NHS dentist appointment during COVID-19
We’ve heard from hundreds of people since the pandemic started with questions about how to get a dentist appointment or emergency dental care. Here are some of the answers.
11 January 2021
well being
Top Tips for lockdown health and well being
Many more people are suffering from anxiety, low mood or just feel ‘plain fed up’ because of the pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. This can often make us feel tired and can affect our enthusiasm for doing almost anything.
16 November 2020
blood
Giving blood during a pandemic
This week we spoke to Rheanna, who shared her experience of giving blood at the start of our second national lockdown.
12 November 2020
looking after you in lockdown
How are you doing in lockdown 2.0?
As we all face another lockdown and uncertain times ahead, please remember that there is support is available to you, and your family, during lockdown 2.0
5 November 2020
myths about flu
Myths about the flu jab
We've all heard tales about the flu jab that might make us think twice about getting the vaccine. Read on to learn what's real and what's just not true.
28 October 2020
Flu vaccine
Will you get a flu jab this year? Start thinking about it now!
Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that can cause an unpleasant respiratory illness with symptoms such as fever, exhaustion, and cough. Luckily after a few days in bed most people recover.
22 September 2020