Advice and Information

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?

Guidance from the Patients' Association to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need so that you are prepared to get the most out of your care.

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.

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

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

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.

Find out how weight management and exercise programmes could be improved for the residents of Southwark.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

Information about mental wellbeing services in Spanish/Portuguese.

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

Integrated care systems (ICSs) are partnerships that bring together NHS organisations, local authorities and others to share responsibility for how services are run, what policies and guidance is needed for them to be of high quality and effective and how they are funded across the UK.

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