Advice and Information

Martha’s Rule is a major patient safety initiative providing patients and families with a way to seek an urgent review if their or their loved one’s condition deteriorates and they are concerned this is not being responded to.

From 20 December, you will no longer be able to book winter vaccinations online or via NHS 119, however, you can still visit a COVID-19 walk-in vaccination site or find a pharmacy offering the flu vaccine, but you may have further to travel further.

Take a look at our advice article on the organisations and groups that can support you if you’re grieving.

Diabetes is one of the most common diseases affecting all age groups. Find out what local support is available to people at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Find reports and research studies from South East London Healthwatch.

Did you know that in many cases you have the legal right to choose where you have your NHS treatment?

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects people's behaviour. People with ADHD can seem restless, and may have trouble concentrating. Find out more about ADHD, ways to cope with ADHD and information on local support services.

Menopause affects people differently. You may have no symptoms at all or they might be brief. For some people, they can be more severe. Find out more about menopause, the common symptoms and local support available to you.

Changing Places are toilets designed to provide extra facilities for people with severe or multiple disabilities.

With the NHS planning to employ more physician associates, find out what care they can offer you and how their role differs from that of doctors.

A national respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination programme will start on Sunday, 1 September 2024, protecting newborns and older adults. Find out about RSV, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.

A record number of people are being diagnosed with dementia in England. Find out how you can get checked for dementia and what to expect if you get a diagnosis.