Advice and Information

Waiting for planned medical care or surgery can be a frustrating time. That’s why it’s so important that while you wait, you get regular, clear and accessible updates so that you can plan your next steps.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at these top tips to make the most out of your GP appointment.

Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments? Take a look at how they can help you.

The NHS is making some changes to how it collects and uses patient data. To make sure you're clued up, read some frequently asked questions about the upcoming GP Data for planning and research collection below.

Not all COVID tests are the same so it’s important to get the right one. Find out where to go to get tested, which test is most suitable for you, and what to do if you get a positive COVID-19 test result.

Enabling more South East Londoners over the age of 70 to get their first COVID vaccination

All London residents can now have a personalised care plan. The plan is linked to all the urgent care services including 111, the out of hours GPs, the London Ambulance Service and all the emergency departments.

Hundreds of local vaccination services have now opened across England, with more facilities in more parts of the country joining in on a phased basis in the coming months.

Take a look at our new Young Persons Signposting Directory.  It is full of useful information on support services and useful websites.  

From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.

The virtual Learning Disability Big Health Week took placed from 2nd to the 6th November 2020.

The pandemic has had an impact on all of us. But young people have been hit very hard – with a rise in those troubled by anxiety, loneliness and social isolation.