Advice and information

NHS 111: Booking your Urgent and Emergency Care Centre (UECC) appointment
Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an UECC (formally known as A&E) appointment

Hospital discharge: What you need to know
Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider…

How to register with a GP; understanding your patient rights
Do you know how to register with a GP, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register?

What should I do if my GP removes me from their list?
GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.
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