The healthcare system in England is called the NHS (National Health Service).
This section tells you about how and where to get help when you or someone in your family feels unwell or is injured, using the NHS. It is important to make the right choice about where to go, to make sure you get the right care and also to make sure other people can access the right services when they need them.
In This Section
GP Practices (Family Doctors)
Registering with a GP practice or family doctor GPs are family doctors and are normally the first health professionals ... read more.
Finding the Health Service You Need
There are other services you can use as well as or instead of a GP practice if you are unwell ... read more.
Mental Health
Sometimes, your mental health can be affected if you have experienced trauma or a stressful event, if you feel ... read more.
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Immunisations and vaccinations help keep you and the people around you safe and healthy. It is important that they ... read more.
Healthy Living
Eating a wide range of food and getting regular exercise is the best way to stay healthy and avoid ... read more.
Health Screening Tests
It is really important to use any screening services offered to you. They can detect serious diseases. If you ... read more.
Pregnancy and Having a Baby
It is important to visit your GP as soon as you find out you are pregnant, so you can ... read more.
Paying for Treatment
If you are a migrant, you will not be charged for primary care NHS treatment, but if you need secondary ... read more.
