Medicines A-Z
Medicines A to Z Visit the Medicines A to Z page on the NHS website to find out about hundreds of types of medication.
Health A-Z
Get information directly from the NHS on more than 800 conditions.
Sick Notes, Fit Notes and Self-Certification
Sick Notes, Fit Notes and Self-Certification A fit note is a letter from a Doctor, usually your GP, telling your employer you are not currently able to work due to your health. The technical terms for a fit note is a Statement of Fitness for Work, but you will also hear them referred to as … Continued
Shared care agreements
Shared care agreements Shared care agreements are where the prescribing of a specialist medication, which has been initiated by a specialist, is taken on by GPs for the convenience of patients. This can only take place once the medication dose is stable. The legal responsibility for prescribing lies with the doctor who signs the prescription, … Continued
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS)
Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) The Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) integrates Community Pharmacists into primary care. This means for patients that same-day appointments with Community Pharmacists are available for a range of minor ailments or urgent supplies of regular medication. The service gives patients quicker access to Pharmacists and their expert knowledge and alleviates … Continued
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice Your information, what you need to know This privacy notice explains why we collect information about you, how that information may be used, how we keep it safe and confidential and what your rights are in relation to this. Why we collect information about you Health care professionals who provide you with care … Continued