It happens to everyone. You need to book an appointment with your GP, and then something comes up and you can no longer attend the consultation. In the UK, it is estimated that around 15 million GP appointments are missed every year in the NHS, which equates to a lot of money and a lot […]
Have you recently been prescribed a new medication by a GP, consultant, or nurse? In the UK, there are an estimated 3.2 million new medications prescribed every day. As well as this, it is estimated that 1.8 million devices are prescribed per year to members of the public, to help manage health issues. However, one […]
The NHS in the UK makes most medical care free. That doesn’t include absolutely everything, though. While you don’t have to pay to book an appointment with your NHS GP, you still have to pay for things like dentistry, sight tests, and prescriptions. The good news is that there are certain exemptions in some cases, […]
Do you want to view your medical records? You might wish to do so for any number of reasons. That doesn’t truly matter, though – you have the legal right to access your medical record and information at any time, and you don’t need to present a reason for this. When Might You Need […]
When you are in the UK, if you have more than one medication on a repeat prescription, then you could be spending a fortune unnecessarily every time you need to get your medications refilled. For people who need to save money on medication costs via the NHS, you can apply for a prescription prepayment certificate, […]
Many women in the UK who have reached menopause age may be prescribed hormone replacement therapies or HRT. This is often to prevent the health issues that can occur in women of a certain age, such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and forgetfulness. In the UK, the NHS offers a prepayment certificate to women who […]
Some people don’t like their medical records being shared. They contain personal details including information about their physical or mental health, and they may like the thought of this being accessed by other people. If this describes you, then you might be wondering if your GP records are accessible to other healthcare professionals. If you […]
Cervical screening, often known as a smear test or cervical screening test, is an essential part of any woman’s healthcare, and it’s an important measure that can help protect women and prevent cervical cancer. In the UK, women are recommended to undergo regular PAP testing at age 25 and older as part of their routine […]
Need a repeat prescription but are not sure how to get one? Find out everything there is to know about how and where to get a repeat prescription in the UK. Plus, discover what to do if you lose your repeat prescription. How To Get a Repeat Prescription Without Going to the Doctor You […]
