People of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned families and loved ones can now call 111, select the mental health option and speak to a trained mental health professional.
Modern slavery is the illegal exploitation of people for personal or commercial gain. It covers a wide range of abuse and exploitation including sexual exploitation, domestic servitude, forced labour, criminal exploitation and organ harvesting. Read more about this and our statement and our commitment to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking.
The government has accepted final advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) regarding a COVID-19 autumn/winter 2024/25 vaccination programme.
The NHS plans to triple the number of physician associates it employs. But how much do patients know about this role, and how can their role be safely expanded?
One in four people will have a mental health problem of some kind every year in England. You're not alone, and West Sussex Talking Therapies are here to help.
The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.
For new arrivals to the UK it can be confusing where to go if you need medical assistance. Here we outline your rights as a refugee, where you can access emergency help and how to register for a GP.