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Easy Read information

We try to make our information accessible to as many people as possible.

Some of the information we have is available in Easy Read in this section.

If you would like any other information in an Easy Read format, please contact us on info@healthwatchrotherham.org.uk or call 01709 717130.

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Advice from a pharmacist

Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections and aches and pains.

They can also give advice about medicines. This includes how to use your medicine, worries about side effects or any other questions you have.

If they cannot help you themselves, they can refer you to a GP or other health professional.
8 August 2025

NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
23 July 2025
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What choices do you have at your GP practice?

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?
17 July 2025

Getting a second opinion about your care

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?
17 June 2025

How are NHS patient records managed?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?
21 May 2025

What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
9 May 2025
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Help making a complaint - adult social care services

Raising a concern or making a complaint can be a daunting task, so knowing who you you need to contact and what to do is essential. Our handy guide can help you through the complaints process in Rotherham.
17 April 2025
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Help raising a concern or making a complaint - health services

Raising a concern or making a complaint can be a daunting task, so knowing who you you need to contact and what to do is essential. Our handy guide can help you through the complaints process in Rotherham.

16 April 2025

Your right to an NHS dentist

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
15 April 2025
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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused when a baby is exposed to alcohol before birth. It affects how the brain and body develop and can cause learning, behavioural, and emotional difficulties.
15 April 2025

NHS 111: Booking your Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) appointment

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an UECC (formally known as A&E) appointment
12 March 2025

Hospital discharge: What you need to know

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
25 February 2025

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