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What choices do you have at your GP practice?

Healthwatch have published new 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?
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How are my NHS records managed?

Everyone who uses the NHS in England could soon have a single patient record that brings together important information about your health care. So how and where are your records kept now, how can you view them, and what do you do if you find mistakes in them?
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Someone I love has died - where can I find support?

Every loss is a very personal experience. You may find that it helps to talk to someone who is not part of your family or close circle of friends. Use this page to help find the services and support that are right for you.
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Call for Concern — Martha's Rule

Martha’s Rule is a key patient safety initiative to ensure that patients, families, carers and hospital staff’s concerns about a worsening health condition are listened to. This can help detect deterioration early, so action can be taken to prevent more serious health problems.

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.
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Help, Advice and Activities for Asylum Seekers in Redbridge

Looking for advice and support as an asylum seeker in Redbridge? This directory can help you search for information on healthcare, places to go for support, and local services. Find the guidance you need to navigate life in your new community.
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Top Tips for Teeth

Good oral health is very important for a child's growth and can affect their health.
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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?
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Pregnancy, baby and parenting advice

Better Health – Start for Life is the place for trusted NHS advice and guidance to help you have a healthy and happy baby during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.