1. Where can I go to get help for my health out of hours in Merton?

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    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Find out where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital in Merton?

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    If you visited hospital recently, how did you get there? Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. Do you want access to information held by public authorities?

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    The Freedom of Information Act 2000 ensures the public have access to recorded information held by a public authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland.

  4. Do you want access to personal information held about you?

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    You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is known as a subject access request.

  5. How to communicate better with people with hearing loss

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    COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

  6. Getting the most out of the virtual health and care experience

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    Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

  7. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    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.