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Information about all aspects of the National Health Service.
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About the NHS
www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/thenhs/about/Pages/nhsstructur...
Explains how the NHS is structured and what the different health services do. Outlines the difference between primary and secondary health care.
NHS Choices www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx
Health services near you
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/ServiceSearch.as...
A search to help you find your local GP surgeries, hospitals and consultants, opticians, NHS dentists, and pharmacies.
NHS Choices www.nhs.uk/Pages/homepage.aspx
The NHS Constitution for England
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-nhs-c...
The constitution sets out rights for patients, public and staff. It outlines NHS commitments to patients and staff, and the responsibilities that the public, patients and staff owe to one another to ensure that the NHS operates fairly and effectively. All NHS bodies and private and third sector providers supplying NHS services are required by law to take account of this constitution in their decisions and actions.
Department of Health www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
NHS dental treatment (PDF)
www.adviceguide.org.uk/h_nhs_dental_treatment.pdf
How to find an NHS dentist, treatment available from the NHS, who is entitled to free treatment and how to make a complaint.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
What is Choose and Book?
www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk/patients/whatiscab
Choose and Book is a service that allows you to choose your hospital or clinic and book an appointment with a specialist. Explains what it is and how it works.
Choose and Book www.chooseandbook.nhs.uk/
Claiming health benefits
thesite.org/homelawandmoney/benefitsandtax/claimingh...
If you're sick or disabled, and it's affecting your ability to work, you may be entitled to health benefits. Includes the type of benefits you can claim and how to make that claim.
TheSite www.thesite.org
Coming out of hospital
www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/practical-help/comi...
It can be a very worrying time if you are thinking about caring for someone who is coming out of hospital and who can no longer care for themselves in the same way as before. Includes preparing for the person coming home, what to do if you don't think they're ready and what happens once they are home.
Carers UK www.carersuk.org/Home
NHS continuing healthcare and NHS-funded nursing
www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/doctors-hospitals/...
NHS continuing healthcare is a package of health and social care funded solely by the NHS when your need for care is primarily due to your need for healthcare. Explains the ongoing support offered by the NHS to those with health needs as a result of disability, chronic illness or following hospital treatment.
Age UK www.ageuk.org.uk/
NHS and local authority social services complaints
www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/health/nh...
Information on how to make a complaint about NHS treatment or local authority social services, including details of organisations which can help.
Adviceguide from Citizens Advice www.adviceguide.org.uk/
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) - complaints and concerns
www.pals.nhs.uk/cmsContentView.aspx?Itemid=944
If you have concerns or wish to make a complaint about the quality of care you receive from the NHS, or any other issues or experiences when using the NHS, PALS can help. Explains the complaints procedure.
PALS - Patient Advice and Liaison Service www.pals.nhs.uk/default.aspx
Complaints about Health Services
www.yourrights.org.uk/yourrights/how-to-enforce-your...
How you can complain about treatment or services you have had from the NHS. Covers complaints about doctors, nurses, midwifes or health visitors, and medical negligence.
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