Advice and Information

Understanding your GP practice structure
GP practices across Sussex are organised to provide comprehensive care through a structured team approach. In this article, we explore the structure of a typical GP.

Virtual wards - what are they?
Virtual wards allow patients to get the care they need at home safely and conveniently, rather than being in hospital.

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.

Meet your new Non-Emergency Patient Transport provider
The new Non-Emergency Patient Transport service will be provided by EMED Group and starts on 1st April 2025

Mental health and wellbeing support service, Qwell
Introducing Qwell - UOK's new digital mental health support service, in collaboration with Kooth Digital Health.

Understand the range of NHS services available for urgent help and care
Watch this new film from NHS Sussex which helps clarify the range of NHS services available for urgent help and care.

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.

Getting the most out of your appointments
A guide from The Patients Association to provide the knowledge and tools you need so that you are prepared to get the most out of your care.

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?

Improved access to urgent dental care across Sussex
This improved urgent dental care is designed to help people access the support they need, as quickly and conveniently as possible.

Ageing well in Brighton & Hove
Find out more about the resources and services available with Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove.
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