Useful Links
Heatwave Guidance - information and advice on looking after yourself and others during hot weather
Expert Patient's Programme - information and advice for those living with long-term conditions
Infection Prevention - information and advice on infection prevention, including downloadable leaflets in PDF format
AskSARA- is an online guided self assessment tool which
signposts users to national and/or local suppliers of low level pieces of
equipment. You can access the SCC website page by
clicking on this link. This page gives you an overall picture of what the website
offers. It also then provides a direct link to the Somerset version of AskSARA.
Local Support Groups
There are a wide range of voluntary organisations and support groups in health and social care: some are concerned with a particular medical condition or disability. Others offer information, advice and support to a group of people, such as carers.
Some are national organisations with a freephone or local rate helpline, others are national organisations with local branches or support groups. There are also local organisations offering help.
For up-to-date details of organisations and groups of help to you, contact the information service Signposts on freephone 0800 317220.
Further information about Signposts can also be found by visiting the Mendip District Council website.
National Health Campaigns
Get the Right Treatment - With the NHS these days, there are lots of choices. By making the right choice at the right time, you get the best possible treatment. Includes advice about how to help yourself with minor ailments and making use of your pharmacist.
Flu Vaccination - Who needs it? Why? When?- Every Autumn, a national campaign is run, offering influenza (flu) vaccination to protect people who are at risk of serious illness should they catch flu. This year this includes everyone who is 65 years old or older. The vaccinations are given by GPs and nurses, usually in doctors' surgeries.
The National Meningitis Trust - Advice and information about meningitis with 24 hour advice and support from their telephone helpline - 0845 6000 8000.
The Meningitis Research Foundation - Knowing the symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, and acting quickly to get medical help, can save lives. Visit this site for the facts about these diseases and details of scientific research. Supported with 24 hour helpline - 080 8800 3344.
United Kingdom Transplant Support Service Authority - 2003 people have received transplants. There have been 680 Organ Donors. But there are still 5704 people waiting for transplants. Find out how to register on the NHS Organ Donor Register.
National Blood Service - Do something amazing … Find out how you can become a blood donor.
