Advice and Information

Rising energy and food bills have been the main focus of the cost-of-living crisis. However, people’s ability to pay their assessed contributions to councils towards their care and support costs has also been affected by the current situation.

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

Palliative care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. We have pulled together some guidance to help you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and make decisions about your future care.

The rising cost of living risks many being unable to afford essentials to maintain their health. Find out what support is available in Peterborough to help you and your family.

Continuing Health Care is social care arranged and funded by the NHS for people who have been assessed as needing care to manage a health problem.

The Accessible Information Standard is mandatory for all organisations that provide National Health Service (NHS) or adult social care. Here’s some key information about the accessible communications you should expect from services.

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.

Free testing for coronavirus (Covid-19) from the NHS has ended for most people in England.

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 NHS Constitution is a useful document to know – setting out what patients, the public and the staff working for it can expect from the NHS.

Abuse can happen anywhere, by anyone. Some forms of abuse and neglect are obvious. Others are hidden. You can help by spotting and reporting any signs of neglect or exploitation of children or adults at risk.

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