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Cancer and Coronavirus

If you have cancer, it’s understandable you might feel anxious about COVID-19. The Government and the NHS have both confirmed that cancer treatment should continue to be prioritised during the response to the COVID-19 emergency.

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What's the difference between social distancing, self-isolation and shielding?

Self-isolation, social distancing and shielding have been introduced by the Government to help you and your loved ones stay safe from COVID-19. Find out what they mean in practice and what applies to you.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) information and resources

We've created a dedicated page on our website where you can go to find information and resources that you might find useful during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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Children and Young People's mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak

If you're a child or young person and the current news on coronavirus is making you feel anxious, concerned or stressed, here are some links that you might find helpful.

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Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus pandemic

The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic may cause you to feel worried, anxious, or scared. We've collected some links to useful information about looking after your wellbeing.

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Information about Coronavirus - BSL

Sign Health, the Deaf Health Charity are producing BSL translations of important information during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Information on Coronavirus

Read the latest advice and information from the Government, NHS England and Public Health England about the Coronavirus.

Health information for Students in Liverpool

Here's where you can find all the information you needs to stay well while you're studying in Liverpool in 2019/20.

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Know the 5 Rights Campaign

As part of their work to improve local health care, NHS Liverpool CCG have been engaging with communities about their communication needs can be met.

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BSL Healthwatch Liverpool videos

To coincide with National Deaf Awareness Week 2019, our short animations about the Healthwatch network are now available with BSL translation and subtitles.

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What should you expect from home care services?

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

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The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.