1. Registering with your GP: understanding your rights

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    People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what to do if you are refused the right to register.

  2. Do you need help getting to hospital?

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    Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

  3. What should you expect when it comes to care for your teeth?

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    Four questions staff should ask you or a loved one about your oral health if you’re a care home resident, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence quick guide.

  4. Thinking about end of life care for you and your family

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    End of life care is support for people who are in the last months or years of their life. The guidance on the NHS website helps you know what to expect, how to plan ahead and how to manage your day to day decisions.

  5. Accessibility checklist for GP surgeries

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    Help make sure that your practice meets people’s accessibility requirements using this checklist from Healthwatch Slough.

  6. Where can I go for support for my mental health as a parent?

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    We've pulled together a number of services for parents in need of support for their mental health. Read more to find out where you can go to get the help you need.

  7. Seven pieces of information that you should expect to receive after being diagnosed with dementia

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    Take a look at the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence's (NICE) quick guide to discussing and planning support following a dementia diagnosis.

  8. What is domestic abuse and how can I get support?

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    If you are experiencing or feel at risk of domestic abuse, or are worried about someone who might be, find out where you can go for advice and help.

  9. Beware of fraud and scams during the Coronavirus pandemic

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    The City of London Police, National Crime Agency and the National Economic Crime Centre have published a leaflet about fraud and scams related to the Coronavirus pandemic. The information below summaries the guidance in this leaflet.

  10. New bus service stopping at Chase Farm Hospital

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    Patients, visitors and staff can now look forward to a bus service which delivers and collects them from Chase Farm Hospital’s front door.

  11. Book your blood test online at the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital and Barnet Hospital

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    If you are visiting the Royal Free Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital or Barnet Hospital for a blood test you can book your blood test online.

  12. Changes to GP ‘walk in’ services during the weekends and public holidays

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    From next week, (1st October 2019), it will no longer be possible to use the ‘walk in service’ at Evergreen Primary Care Centre, Eagle House Surgery and Carlton House Surgery to get a GP appointment during the weekends and public holidays.

  13. Changes to how you book non-emergency patient transport for hospital appointments

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    Booking arrangements for non-emergency patient transport has changed for patients using the following local hospitals: North Mid; Chase Farm, Barnet, Whittington Health, Moorfields Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

  14. Patients in North Central London to benefit from joined up health records

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    Patients across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington are set to benefit from having joined up health records across all local NHS services.

  15. Remember to cancel your GP appointment if you are no longer able to attend

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    NHS England are urging patients to cancel their GP appointment if they are no longer able to attend, rather than just not turning up.

  16. New car parks open at Chase Farm Hospital

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    Two new car parks (car parks 2 and 3) are now open for patients and visitors at Chase Farm Hospital.

  17. What to consider when choosing a GP

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    It is a good idea to find three local practices, and then choose between them. It is worth phoning up to check whether your address falls within an area covered by the practice.

  18. Patient Participation Groups (PPGs)

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    Patient Participation Groups (PPGs) involve local people from a practice who want to take a more active role in working with their GP surgery.

  19. Who can help you at your GP practice?

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    Find out about the different roles you will find at a GP surgery. What do the nurse, practice secretary, medical receptionist all do?

  20. Blood donation saves lives - donate blood

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    If you’re fit & well, please consider donating blood and if you already do, then please continue, even during Coronavirus lockdown periods.

  21. Information about the 'COVID19 app'

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    Download the NHS COVID-19 app today. Protect your loved ones.

  22. NHS 111: How do I book a timeslot at A&E?

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    From the 1 December you’ll be able to book a slot at your local A&E if you need to by calling NHS 111. Find out what is changing and what it means for you and your loved ones.