Cookies

Cookies on this website

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They store information about how you use the website, such as the pages you visit.

Cookies are not viruses or computer programs. They are very small so do not take up much space.

Essential cookies

These cookies enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies and they can only be deactivated by changing your browser preferences.

Website usage cookies

We use Google Analytics and Hotjar to help us anonymously measure how you use our websites. This allows us to make improvements based on our users' needs. These tools set cookies that store anonymised information about how you got to the site, and how you interact with the site.

How we use the information we collect

To find out how we collect, store and use information about you or your visit, see the NHS website privacy policy.