Three women talking in their local pharmacist
Should I see a pharmacist instead of a doctor?
​​​​​​​Avoid the wait at the GP and know when to visit your pharmacist instead. Look at how your pharmacist can help you.
15 January 2020
Pharmacy
Where can I go for help when I’m ill in winter?
Feeling unwell? Read on for advice about where you can go for help with your health during the winter months.
17 December 2019
Dentist examining female patient
How can you find an NHS dentist?
Are you having trouble finding an NHS funded dentist? Read our tips on what to do if you’re facing problems.
26 November 2019
A women holding her baby at a picnic
Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?
Fear can hold parents back from seeking help when they are experiencing a mental problem but it's important to speak up. We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.
17 October 2019
Lady on the bus
Do you need help travelling to NHS services?
Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
26 September 2019
A blonde woman in a coat, standing in front of an ambulance
What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?
It’s vital that when it’s time for you to leave hospital, you have all the medication, information and support in place to help you keep getting better.
5 August 2019
Women looking concerned at a receptionist
Six ways health services can improve waiting rooms
Here are six steps that people have told us health and social care services can take to provide a better environment while they wait.
29 July 2019
Old man talking to a women in a waiting room
Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries
Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.
29 July 2019
A female dental surgeon looking at the camera
What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?
Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.
24 June 2019
An old lady in a scooter
Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia
Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.
12 June 2019
An elderly women on crutches being helped to walk by a nurse and her daughter
Thinking about end of life care for you and your family
End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.
11 June 2019
Two women talking together
Six resources to help you understand the implications of Brexit on health and social care
Take a look at these six resources to help you better understand how Brexit may affect you.
13 March 2019