Advice and Information

This article explains what to do if you fall, when to get urgent help, and simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of falls and stay safe and confident this winter.

Information about local and national support for older people, including help with loneliness, befriending, advice, and staying connected in your community.

A helpful guide to mental health support for people in Craven, with local services and clear directions for getting urgent help when it’s needed.

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

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

Breast screening helps detect breast cancer at an early stage when it is easier to treat. It is free through the NHS and takes only a few minutes. Most people who are screened have healthy results. Early detection can save lives.

We want to help people know where to get support over the festive period, so we have brought together key information from the local NHS. Read our article to find out the pharmacy opening hours and help available.

Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.

There are many ways to get help with bladder and bowel problems, and understanding your options can make it easier to find the support that feels right for you.

Find out how to contact Healthwatch, whether for advice or to leave feedback about health or social care, using a British Sign Language interpreter.

This guide explains the rights of disabled people and anyone with additional needs to ask for reasonable adjustments that make it easier to use health and care services.

We’re encouraging more people with learning disabilities and their carers to make use of free annual health checks. These are a simple but powerful way to improve long-term health and tackle inequalities.