Advice and Information

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

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

Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help you make the right choice.

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

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

We've published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

NHS England has published a refreshed version of the Accessible Information Standard (AIS) which was first released in 2016. Here we look at what the standard means for you and and how this has changed with the refreshed version.

Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.