Advice and Information

Dignity Action Month is an annual opportunity for health and social care workers, and members of the public to uphold people's rights to dignity. To commemorate this important month, we are sharing what you can expect from services to ensure you're treated with dignity and respect when accessing 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?

Find out what to expect at a cervical screening.

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.

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.