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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.
16 December 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?
16 December 2025

How to get help for your health in North East London

This easy-read guide is available in 20 languages.
9 December 2025

NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
23 July 2025
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What choices do you have at your GP practice?

Healthwatch England's have published research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?
17 July 2025

Community Safeguarding – What Does It Mean for Communities?

Safeguarding adults is a vital part of ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable residents.
15 May 2025

What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
9 May 2025

Your right to an NHS dentist

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.
7 April 2025

How Can Your Pharmacy Help You?

Pharmacies offer more than just prescriptions, they provide valuable support for minor health issues and general wellbeing.
24 March 2025

Booking Your A&E Appointment Through NHS 111

If you're facing an urgent health issue that isn’t life-threatening, NHS 111 offers an easy way to determine whether you need to visit A&E.
24 March 2025

Improving Maternity & Neonatal Care: Exciting Developments from MNVP

The Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) is making strides to enhance maternity and neonatal services in Tower Hamlets, Newham, and Waltham Forest.
24 March 2025

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
28 February 2025

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