Advice and Information

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

One in four people in the UK have a mental health condition. With everything going on in our daily lives, awareness of our mental health and how to care for ourselves or others is essential.

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.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.

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

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.

Have you heard of physician associates? Since 2003, they've been caring for NHS patients. Physician associates can check your health, find out what's wrong, and plan your treatment.

With the NHS planning to employ more physician associates, find out what care they can offer you and how their role differs from that of fully qualified doctors.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

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

The new 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.