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Craniosynostosis

Craniosynostosis is a rare and often underrecognised condition in which one or more of a baby’s skull plates fuse prematurely—typically before or shortly after birth—hindering normal skull and brain growth. The condition produces distinctive head shapes and may lead to elevated intracranial pressure or other complications if left untreated.
29 August 2025
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Diabetes Awareness: Diabulimia

Diabulimia is a widely-used term to describe an eating disorder unique to people with type 1 diabetes (T1DM) who deliberately reduce or skip insulin to lose weight. In clinical language, it's increasingly referred to as type 1 diabetes with disordered eating (T1DE) or ED-DMT1.
22 August 2025

NHS support for refugees and people seeking asylum

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.
23 July 2025
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What choices do you have at your GP practice?

Healthwatch England has recently published research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should be available to you at your GP practice?
17 July 2025

What can I do while waiting for an ADHD assessment?

Waiting for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessment can take a long time. What support is available for people while they wait?
9 May 2025

Your right to an NHS dentist

Does signing up with your dentist work the same way as registering with your GP? If you think the answer is yes, you're not alone.
7 April 2025

NHS 111: Booking your A&E appointment

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment
28 February 2025
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Getting a second opinion about your care

A second opinion is when you choose to request the expertise of another healthcare professional after you've been given a diagnosis or treatment plan. What are the new rules about second opinions and and how can you request one?
3 February 2025
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What should I do if my GP removes me from their list?

GP practices very rarely remove patients from their list. If you are removed from a GP practice, you may need to register with a new one.
13 January 2025
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What help can you get to pay for your NHS prescription?

The cost of living crisis has put many people under financial strain, and NHS prescription costs are more than some can afford. Find out what help is out there to help you cover the cost of your medication.
19 November 2024
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Do you need help travelling to NHS services?

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.
18 November 2024
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

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.
15 November 2024

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