Advice and Information

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.

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.

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

Good oral health is very important for a child's growth and can affect their health.

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?

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.

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.

Every area of England has an independent NHS complaints advocacy service funded by the local authority. They can help you make a complaint about an NHS service or work out what you want to achieve from a complaint. Voiceability are currently the independent NHS complaints advocacy service in Redbridge.

Find out about the mental health services that are available in North East London for children and adolescents.

During winter people are more exposed to viruses, more susceptible to health conditions and need more care from their support networks due to the colder weather.

Below is a collection of resources to help you stay well, including information about accessing the services you need, when you need them.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has created a series of decision aids to help people facing a decision about treatment or care options (and their family and carers, as appropriate) make an informed choice based on which of the different options’ advantages and disadvantages matter most to them.

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescriptions costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.