Advice and information
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Advice and information
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.
NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment
Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment
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…
Getting the most out of your appointments
Guidance from the Patients' Association to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need so that you are prepared to get the most out of…
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Find the CQC rating for your local services
The Care Quality Commission have created an interactive map of their service ratings for care homes, hospitals and GP practices across England.
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