1. Advice and Information -

    For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register with a GP.
  2. Advice and Information -

    Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
  3. Advice and Information -

    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?
  4. Healthwatch Sutton report -

    The numbers of people ill with Covid are much lower than they were. But Long Covid remains an issue for many people.
  5. Advice and Information -

    More than 1 in 40 people have had Long Covid. Some people don't get a diagnosis, have symptoms for a long time, find it hard to get support or lose hope for the future. These resources can help.
  6. Advice and Information -

    The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest. This article by Healthwatch England provides some tips.
  7. Health and care news -

    Conference with speakers and workshops - 3 July, Croydon
  8. Advice and Information -

    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.
  9. Advice and Information -

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