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Lab Tests online
Receiving laboratory test results can be a stressful experience. If you are unsure about your tests and the results this resource can be very helpful.
2 September 2019
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What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 July 2019
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Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
5 June 2019
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Registering with your GP: understanding your rights
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.
1 April 2019
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Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours?
Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
24 December 2018
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Complaints process log sheet
Use this to help you keep track of all important conversations, agreements and documents
2 September 2018
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Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service leaflet
Healthwatch Shropshire provides the Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service for people who receive NHS services in Shropshire and for Shropshire residents who receive NHS services outside the county. This leaflet will give you an overview.
2 September 2018
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Shropshire NHS complaints contacts
Details of the complaints contact points of local NHS providers
2 September 2018
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Healthwatch Shropshire Advocacy Charter
The Advocacy Charter was published in July 2002 and defines and promotes key advocacy principles. This charter is the basis for Healthwatch Shropshire’s Independent Health Complaints Advocacy Service.
2 September 2017
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Writing a complaint letter
Fact sheet to help you write a letter of complaint.
2 September 2017
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What should you expect from home care services?
The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?
29 August 2017
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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services
A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
31 July 2017
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