NHS referrals and your right to choose
Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.
Advice and Information
How to get the most out of your GP appointment
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.
What help can you get to pay for your prescriptions?
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.
Where can I get help for health out of hours?
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.
How to make cervical screening (a smear test) work for you
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.
Changing Places and accessible toilets near you
Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.
Who are physician associates and what do they do?
What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.
New videos explain who we are and what we do
Do you know what Healthwatch does and how we can help you? Want to know what we do with your feedback, or how you can help improve health and social care services? Watch the videos below to find out more...
Think Pharmacy First
Pharmacy First makes it more convenient for you to access care. Your local pharmacist can give you advice on a range of conditions and can suggest medicines that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment and prescription medicine for some conditions without the need for a GP appointment.
What the new dental recovery plan means for you
Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?
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.
Local Testing This National HIV Testing Week
National HIV Testing Week is a campaign which runs from 5 - 11 February, to promote regular testing amongst the most affected population groups.