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Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

What is the six-week postnatal check up for new mothers and why it’s important that you attend it? In this advice piece, we cover all the basic questions you may have about it.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out how to access GP records and what information is in your record.

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.

Many people who provide unpaid care are unaware of their rights. If you're an unpaid carer, find out more about the help and support you are entitled to.

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?