Advice and information
Find out how we can help you access the support you need to live well.
Registering with your Doctor: understanding your rights
It can sometimes be difficult registering with a Doctor. Read more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.
Advice and information
How to stay well this winter
Winter comes with a higher risk of health issues, particularly for older people or those with long-term conditions and compromised immune systems.
Prostate cancer screening
Prostate cancer has become England’s most common cancer. In 2023 Prostate Cancer UK found 55,033 men were receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis…
Check your risk of getting prostate cancer
One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but if you are a Black man, the risk rises to one in four.
What you need to know about GP online consultations
Since 1 October 2025 General Practices are required to keep their online patient consultation toolkit open during core hours.
Over 1,700,000
people accessed advice and information online, by phone, or face-to-face.
Can't find the right support?
If you can't find the right support, Healthwatch is here for you. In times of worry or stress, we can be there to find you the best place to go for help, whether it's finding an NHS dentist, how to make a complaint or where to go for extra support. Find out more in our video below.
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