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CARERS FEDERATION ICAS SERVICE
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Offers experienced advocates to help with making complaints about any service provided by the NHS. Gives information on how to make a complaint, who to complain to and how to go about it. Supports and helps in drafting letters, attending meetings and re
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HEALTHY AT HOME
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Part of Sheffield City Council's Private Sector Housing Services based at a stall in Castle Market. Provides advice and information on all aspects of health within the home. Aims to enable people to make informed decisions about their health and underst
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NHS DIRECT, SHEFFIELD
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Provides a confidential 24 hour nurse advice and health information helpline. Provides information on immediate health problems, specific health conditions, local healthcare provision such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacists, self-help
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NHS SHEFFIELD LIBRARY SERVICE
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An NHS service providing library and health information services to the local health community and the voluntary/community sector. The health library provides a wide range of materials relating to health management, policy and research, plus a comprehens
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NHS TRAVEL HEALTH CLINIC
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Based at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, the weekly clinic offers specialist, up-to-date pre-travel advice, vaccinations (including Yellow Fever), anti-malarials and travel-related equipment. Run by an experienced team with extensive travel knowledge who
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PATIENTS AGAINST UNNECESSARY SUFFERING (PAUS)
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A voluntary organisation which provides support, advice and information for sufferers of pain, for victims of medical negligence and for complainants who are experiencing difficulties with the procedures. Special additional advice for people who have gai
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SHEFFIELD CITY GP HEALTH CENTRE
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Provides NHS health care to any Sheffield resident through a standard GP practice and a walk-in clinic. Patients can register with the health centre but unregistered patients can also attend. Registered patients can book appointments or call in without
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SHEFFIELD NHS WALK-IN CENTRE
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Patients can see an experienced NHS nurse without an appointment. They should report to and book in at Reception for a consultation. Services provided include treatment of minor illness, advice on health issues, sexual health and contraception advice, e
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SHIPSHAPE
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A free wellbeing drop-in shop in Sharrow run by trained staff offering friendly advice, support and motivation towards improving your own health. Services provided include stop smoking support, diabetes management, one-to-one help with low mood, depressi
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Sheffield Community Information Service, Central Library, Surrey Street, Sheffield S1 1XZ,
Tel: 273 4763
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