Practical guidance
Using NHS services with confidence
Clear answers about where to get help, appointments, paperwork and common healthcare decisions in the UK.
- Fit notes and sick leave
When a UK fit note is needed, self-certification for the first 7 calendar days, who can issue one, and what 'may be fit' means.
- Pharmacy, GP, NHS 111 or A&E?
A practical UK guide to choosing a pharmacist, GP, NHS 111, urgent treatment centre, A&E or 999 based on urgency and symptoms.
- Preparing for a GP appointment
A simple checklist for making the most of a GP appointment: symptoms, medicines, priorities, questions, accessibility and follow-up.