Advice and Information

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 has become England’s most common cancer. In 2023 Prostate Cancer UK found 55,033 men were receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis compared with 47,526 breast cancer cases.

One in eight men will get prostate cancer, but if you are a Black man, the risk rises to one in four.

Since 1 October 2025 General Practices are required to keep their online patient consultation toolkit open during core hours.

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.

Are you eligible for the COVID-19 booster or the flu vaccination this autumn and winter?

The rule, which was previously rolled out in 143 pilot sites, enables patients and families to seek an urgent review if their condition deteriorates.

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.

Details of the planned new Community Diagnostic Centre at New Addington due to open by Summer 2025. Details provided by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

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?