Changes to Death Registration from September 2024 In September 2024, the process for registering a death in England and Wales changed. These updates are important for families and patients, and aim to make the system more accurate. Here’s a simple guide to help you understand what this means. 1. Independent Review of All Deaths When someone … Continued
Head and Neck Cancer There are over 12,000 new cases of head and neck cancers in the UK every year, and around 4,100 deaths. It’s the 8th most common cancer in the UK. The most common areas for cancer to develop are: mouth, lips and tongue voice box throat salivary glands nose and sinuses Since … Continued
Targeted Lung Health Checks For Current and Former Smokers Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the UK. Often, people don’t know they have it until it’s too late for effective treatment. Targeted Lung Health Checks can change that by helping find lung cancer earlier, especially in people at higher risk. What … Continued
The NHS Constitution explains your rights when using NHS services in England.
Any sign of a Stroke is an Emergency Even if it doesn’t seem like much, at the first sign of a stroke call 999. A stroke strikes every five minutes. Every year in the UK, there are around 100,000 strokes, causing 38,000 stroke-related deaths, and it is a leading cause of disability.1, The first sign … Continued
Find your NHS Number An NHS number is a unique 10-digit code assigned to everyone using NHS services in England. It helps NHS staff find you medical records quickly and safely, and connect your care across difference services. Having your NHS number makes registering with a GP or signing up for digital services like the … Continued
Alcohol support services: Get help, advice and support for your alcohol use or for someone you care for
The NHS offers flu and COVID-19 vaccines to some groups of people every year.
