Advice and Information

Waltham Forest Beacon is a free emotional wellbeing support service for individuals aged 18 and over, offering help during evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. The service provides a calm, inclusive, and welcoming environment where people living in Waltham Forest can drop in, feel supported, and take time for themselves—no appointment needed.

Do you struggle to speak to your doctor about your medical concerns? You’re not alone. Take a look at our top tips to make the most of your GP appointment.

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

People are often in need of out-of-hours medical assistance. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

This easy-read guide is available in 20 languages.

Are you a refugee or seeking asylum in England? Learn about how to access NHS care and what services you’re entitled to.

NHS England have published "You and Your General Practice" - a guide that tells you what to expect from your GP and how you can help them, so you get the best from the NHS.

Healthwatch England published new research showing that there are significant gaps between the choices patients want when booking a GP appointment and the ones they are offered. But what choices should you get at your GP practice?

You've told us that you've experienced problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about how to register with a gp, what your rights are and what to do if you're refused the right to register.

Sexual health and HIV services give advice and practical support around contraception, relationships, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They can also provide STI testing and at-home test kits.

Here is a list of local support services for those who have experienced pregnancy, baby or child loss.

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.