Advice and Information

Cervical screening, previously known as a smear test, saves over 4,000 lives every year in the UK. However, some women find it uncomfortable, so it's important to know what support is available and what adjustments you can request.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

What are physician associates? Find out about their training and what kind of care they can provide.

Read advice and information from NHS England and Public Health England about looking after yourself during the pandemic.

COVID-19 poses a unique challenge for health and social care professionals when talking to someone with hearing loss. Here are some important tips to help you communicate effectively.

Working with National Voices, Traverse, and PPL, we've put together some tips on how to get the most out of the virtual health and care appointments both for patients and health and care professionals.

Hearts & Minds and Healthwatch Merton have launched the refresh of the Young People in Merton Mental Health Directory which was originally compiled back in 2017.

You have the right to get a copy of the information that is held about you. This is known as a subject access request.

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 ensures the public have access to recorded information held by a public authority in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and by UK-wide public authorities based in Scotland.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Find out where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

If you visited hospital recently, how did you get there? Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.