Advice and Information

Details of the planned new Community Diagnostic Centre at New Addington due to open by Summer 2025. Details provided by Croydon Health Services NHS Trust

Learn what NHS 111 is and how you can use the service to book an A&E appointment

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?

Find out what support is available to help you when travelling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services.

Please find a list of local and national services and their website.

If you are a local service and would like to be listed here email: gordon.kay@healthwatchcroydon.co.uk with your website and brief text explaining what your organisation does.

Find out more about local and national services that can help you to navigate your choices when it comes to your health and social care needs.

Read more below about our board policies.

We are here to listen but if you have a question that you think other people have already asked, have a look here first

Are you struggling to find an NHS dentist? The new dental recovery plan might help you get the dental care you need.

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.

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.