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Health

As you get older your health may change and with it your needs.  Being prepared can help you stay healthy for longer, understand and deal with changes in your health, get the right care and know your rights when you do need healthcare.

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Being Winter Wise

Look after yourself during the colder months

Questions we get asked the most

Can I get help with hospital travel costs?What happens when I’m discharged from hospital?Am I eligible for NHS Continuing Healthcare?What is intermediate care?

Healthy living

Looking after your mental and physical health can help you live well and stay happy, active and safe in later life.

Hospital stays

You may not always know you'll be going into hospital, but when you do it's a good idea to plan ahead. Deciding what you'll take with you, thinking about the information you need, and knowing how the hospital should manage your return home can all make your hospital stay more manageable.

Healthcare rights

Your rights to NHS care are set out in the NHS Constitution. These cover things like how you access services, the quality of the healthcare you’re offered and how to make a complaint if something goes wrong. The Constitution also explains things you can expect which aren’t a legal right.

Living with long-term health conditions

Information on living well and managing your condition

Mental health

Just like your physical health, your mental health can change as you get older. But mental health problems aren’t an inevitable part of getting older. If you or a loved one are suffering, you can get support and there are things you can do to help yourself.

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