Advice and Information

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?

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.

If your GP sends you for a blood test, there are several options available.

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

Neurodiversity refers to the idea that it is entirely natural for people to think, learn and behave differently which means that there is no single right way for someone’s brain to work. There are various types of neurodiversity.

One way to improve healthcare in the borough is to become a patient representative and work with a healthcare provider to make improvements in services and outcomes.

The 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.

CREST run "The Snug" as a place to build connections and support minds.

The National Booking Service is open for bookings for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Here is a list of opticians within our borough.

Bowel cancer is the 3rd most common type of cancer, and it can affect anyone. Screening can help prevent bowel cancer or find it at an early stage when it's easier to treat. This is why it's important that anyone that receives a bowel cancer screening kit uses it. Bowel cancer screening kits are available to everyone aged 50+.

The North East London Integrated Care Board has a Vaccinations Hub on their website.