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How can I get the most out of my next visit to the dentist? Take a look at our tips to help you prepare for your appointment and make sure you understand your treatment and how much it will cost.

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?

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.

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.

Thanks to your feedback, we’ve advocated for NHS England to publish better data to highlight and address inequalities in people’s experience of waiting for NHS treatment.

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

Action by health services to help prevent illness and disease or spot conditions early is crucial. But how easy do people find it to get this kind of help so that opportunities to prevent ill health are not missed?

We have welcomed the introduction of Jess's rule for GP patients to help improve patient safety.

Hospital discharge processes are in place to help you leave hospital safely. Whether you're returning home or, moving onto another care provider here’s what you should expect when it’s time to leave hospital.

Our new research shows that too many men are missing out on the NHS Health Check, which is essential in preventing illness and saving lives. Read our findings and calls to action for healthcare leaders.

Take a look at our supporting papers for the September 2025 committee meeting.

Today’s figures show that the national waiting list has again increased to a total size of 7.4 million appointments with 6.25 million people waiting for their first appointment.