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NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment
19 March 2025
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Getting a second opinion about your care

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?
4 March 2025
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What should I do if my GP removes me from their list?

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.
26 February 2025

How to get a blood test

If your GP sends you for a blood test, there are several options available.
6 January 2025
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What help can you get to pay for your NHS prescription?

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.
6 January 2025

What is neurodiversity?

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.
6 January 2025

Patient Representation

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.
3 December 2024
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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.
15 November 2024

The Snug

CREST run "The Snug" as a place to build connections and support minds.
The Snug is open on a Wednesday and a Friday at the Greenleaf Baptist Church, 4 Greenleaf Road, Walthamstow, E17 6QQ.
11 November 2024

Where to get vaccinated in Waltham Forest

The National Booking Service is open for bookings for the COVID-19 vaccine.
21 October 2024

Directory of Opticians in Waltham Forest

Here is a list of opticians within our borough.
16 September 2024

How to get a bowel cancer home test kit

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+.
9 September 2024

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