The NHS offers patients many different services related to health that range from emergency care to simple advice about how to remain fit and healthy. From time to time changes occur within the NHS, changes that can make it difficult for an individual to keep abreast of what health services are available for them in their area and how to find them. Up-to-date information about the NHS, including advice about giving up smoking, immunisations, screening for diseases, sexual health services, local GP practices and hospitals, how to make a complaint, health statistics and publications relating to NHS health services, can be found at the following websites.
These set out what you can expect the NHS to provide for you.
They also highlight your responsibilities, such as being on time for your appointment, cancelling your appointment if you're no longer able to attend, and being polite to healthcare professionals, staff and other patients.
This article was last medically reviewed by Dr Rob Hicks in February 2007.
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