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  • Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

    Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

    Treatments are available for COVID-19. This page provides information and links to who is eligble and how to get treatment. Read more

  • Vaccination against COVID-19

    Vaccination against COVID-19

    Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, including boosters, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more

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Testing for COVID-19

Testing for COVID-19

Most people no longer have access to free tests for COVID-19. On this page we’ve information and links on how to get tests now and who is still eligible for free tests. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Maya Anaokar

Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

Antivirals for COVID-19 infection

Treatments are available for COVID-19. This page provides information and links to who is eligble and how to get treatment. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: Maya Anaokar

Vaccination against COVID-19

Vaccination against COVID-19

Key information about the vaccination programmes against COVID-19, including boosters, with links to official information for each devolved nation. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2021

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Smartphone apps

Smartphone apps

Information on the smartphone apps to help with COVID-19 testing and tracing, across the nations of the UK. Read more

Published: 24th September, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Rules about the wearing of face masks

Rules about the wearing of face masks

The legal requirment to wear face maskes has been lifted in all the nations of the UK. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Self-isolation and tracing in the UK

Self-isolation and tracing in the UK

Self isolation rules across the UK and the different test and trace systems. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Latest advice for people previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19

Latest advice for people previously considered clinically extremely vulnerable to COVID-19

The Government has issued new advice for people in England identified as clinically extremely vulnerable. and also for immunocompromised patients. Different advice is in place for people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Coronavirus – don’t be caught out by fake news

Coronavirus – don’t be caught out by fake news

False information is easy to find on the internet. This article gives advice on not getting caught out by fake news about coronavirus. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

Looking after yourself if you have to self-isolate

Looking after yourself if you have to self-isolate

Advice on keeping well while self-isolating or undertaking social distancing due to coronavirus. Read more

Published: 17th March, 2020

Updated: 29th April, 2022

Author: John Kell

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  • Take your chance to shape the future of medical practice

    Take your chance to shape the future of medical practice

    The General Medical Council (GMC) is consulting on an updated version of Good medical practice, its overarching ethical guidance for all doctors working in the UK. Neil Tester, deputy chair of the GMC’s Good medical practice advisory forum, explains why it’s important for patients to have their say.

  • Snapshot of health professionals' attitudes to shared decision making

    Snapshot of health professionals' attitudes to shared decision making

    Our latest report, Shared decision making from the perspective of clinicians and healthcare professionals, is based on the views of more than 1,400 professionals. We highlight our findings in this infographic.

  • Patients ability to work with health professionals undermined by current crisis in the NHS

    Patients ability to work with health professionals undermined by current crisis in the NHS

    Doctors, nurses and other health professionals practice and support shared decision making. But, as our latest reports lays out, there are many obstacles preventing them for working this way with patients on a daily basis.

  • Health professionals back patient involvement in their own care, Patients Association survey finds

    Health professionals back patient involvement in their own care, Patients Association survey finds

    But workforce crisis prevents patients from participating fully in decisions about their care

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  • Seeing your medical records

    Seeing your medical records

    This page explains how to get copies of your medical records in England and Wales.

  • Next of kin

    Next of kin

    Your medical next of kin is someone you nominate to receive information about your medical care.

  • You and your dentist

    You and your dentist

    This page is designed to give you more information about finding a dentist and using their services. It includes tips on how to prepare for an appointment, the charges you can expect and how to make a complaint.

  • Helpline - 0800 345 7115

    Helpline - 0800 345 7115

    Need health or social care advice? Call our free and confidential helpline on 0800 345 7115 (Mon-Fri 9.30am and 5pm).

  • Making a complaint

    Making a complaint

    Most people are happy with the health and social care they receive. But sometimes things go wrong. If that happens, you need to know how to complain. This guide sets out your rights and offers advice on how to make a complaint.

  • How we see the world

    How we see the world

    We believe that everyone should have access to the best healthcare when they need it most.

  • Long term conditions

    Long term conditions

    About 15 million people in England have a long-term condition. A long-term condition is an illness that cannot be cured. It can usually be controlled with medicines or other treatments.

  • Meet the Board

    Meet the Board

    Meet our Chief Executive, President and Trustees.

  • Report your care

    Report your care

    Our 'Tell us about your care' partnership with the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

  • Make the most of your GP appointment

    Make the most of your GP appointment

    This page is to help you make the most of your GP appointment. It includes tips on how to prepare, what to ask and how to remember the information given to you.

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Updated: 24th February, 2022

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Care Home Charter for Medicines

Care Home Charter for Medicines

Our Care Home Charter for Medicines is designed to improve the administration and use of medicines in care homes. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2019

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Mehdi Juma

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