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Advice and Information

What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
9 May 2025

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.
7 April 2025

How do I choose the right care home?

Finding a suitable care home for you or a loved one can be difficult. Knowing what to look for and what questions to ask can make the decision easier. We’ve gathered some information and useful resources to help you make the right choice.
4 April 2025

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
28 February 2025
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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?
3 February 2025
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Where can I get help for health out of hours?

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.
5 October 2024

NHS 111 Option 2 for Mental Health has launched

NELFT in collab with ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust) and partners across Northeast London (NEL) has introduced a ground breaking initiative to enhance mental health support: the NHS 111 option 2 for mental health crises, ensuring round-the-clock access to assistance.
30 April 2024

Take advantage of your free lung health check!

Targeted Lung Health Checks are a free lung test available to everyone who has ever smoked and is between the ages of 55 and 74.
11 March 2024

The New Reform Plan: A Turning Point in England's Dentistry?

The government has published a plan to recover England’s dentistry, driven by an urgent need for reform. We are aware of the dental challenges you face in the borough and this post will show how this may overcome those barriers.
29 February 2024

A new catheter helpline for Barking, Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge residents

To give patients who use catheters access to care and guidance to assist them deal with any problems they may be having, a new advice line has been established.
28 February 2024
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What the new dental recovery plan means for you

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.
21 February 2024

Find out about Pharmacy First - a new initiative

As part of a significant change in the way the NHS provides care, patients in England can now receive treatment for seven common diseases from their high street pharmacy without visiting a general practitioner.
17 February 2024

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