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Medical support and checks

Guide to medical checks and support

Overview of the different areas covered in this section

Medical checks and staying healthy

Medical testing to spot potential problems and prevent illness

Recognise and report elder abuse

Ways to help if you or someone you know might be at risk of abuse

Free sight tests for over 60s and other help with health costs

Free sight tests for over 60s as well as help with other costs

Flu vaccination (health and well-being section)

Free immunisation schemes for flu and other highly infectious diseases

Sight care and services (people with disabilities section)

Opticians, sight tests, referrals and what help is available from social services

Hearing care and services (people with disabilities section)

Hearing tests, equipment and help available from social services

Chiropodists (health and well-being section)

If you are experiencing a problem with your feet you may need help from a chiropodist

Help with health costs (people with disabilities section)

Find out if you are entitled to help with health costs