Advice and Information

Here are 5 things NHS and Social Care services must do for you

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.

Did you know Volunteer Responders can help you access support and services such as collecting prescriptions and shopping delivery?

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Find out how they can help you.

The Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

Eating disorders are complex mental illnesses that anyone can develop, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or background. Take a look at some of the common signs of eating disorders and where to go for support if you need help.

The wait for planned medical health care or surgery can be frustrating. That’s why you must get regular and accessible updates while you wait.

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

The NHS wants to make it easier and safer for patients to get the right treatment when they need it, without waiting a long time to be seen in A&E. Find out what this means for you and your loved ones.

Shared decision-making explained

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.