Important information about swine flu

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Last updated 9:16 AM Friday 20 November 2009

The NHS in England

 

Everything you need to know about the health service and what you can get from it

The NHS

The NHS is one of the largest publicly funded health services in the world. Learn how it is structured, who keeps an eye on it and how everything began.

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Prescription costs

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NHS services

Find out what services are available to you under the NHS, what treatments they offer and the costs involved (if any).

Choice in the NHS

Find out what choice means in the 21st-century NHS and learn how you can take control of your healthcare.

Healthcare abroad

Have you planned your next holiday yet? Passport, visa, and hotel are obvious things to consider, but what about planning for your healthcare?

Health costs

Find full details of how to claim the money to which you are entitled.

Health records

Learn what your health records are used for, how to access them and what to do if you wish to amend your records.

Standards

Getting the right care for people is crucial. National service frameworks set the standards for it.

Armed forces

Healthcare information for military personnel and veterans, including getting treatment and contacts.

NHS complaints

If you're not happy with the care you've received, you have the right to complain. Find out how

 

Antibiotics

Anitbiotics cannot treat colds. Get the facts and learn more about the new awarness campaign.

Swine flu latest

Read the latest news and advice on the swine flu outbreak, updated as events unfold.

Human Tissue Authority

Learn about the HTA an independent watchdog that makes sure human tissue is used safely and ethically, and with proper consent

NHS Choices

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