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About the NHS

• Can I choose where to receive treatment?
• How long will I have to wait to see a consultant?
• What services do sexual health clinics (GUM clinics) provide?
• What is PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)?
• How do I get a referral to an NHS specialist?

Can I get it on the NHS?

• Can I get my penis enlarged?
• Can I get medication for erectile dysfunction (ED) on the NHS?
• When do I have to pay for NHS treatment?
• Can I get IVF treatment on the NHS?
• Can I get cosmetic surgery on the NHS?
• Can I get laser eye surgery on the NHS?
• Can I get a paternity test on the NHS?
• How do I organise transport to and from hospital?
• Can I see a chiropractor on the NHS?
• Can I get chiropody or podiatry on the NHS?
• Can I see an osteopath on the NHS?
• Can I demand a specific treatment?
• What does a sex therapist do?
• Who is entitled to free NHS dental treatment in England?
• Can I get free liposuction on the NHS?
• Is colonic irrigation available on the NHS?
• Can I get a mole removed on the NHS?
• How should I dispose of used needles or sharps?
• Can I get my tattoo removed on the NHS?
• Can I get incontinence products on the NHS?
• Are pregnant women entitled to free NHS dental treatment?
• What is a prenatal paternity test?

Consent to treatment and second opinion

• Do I have the right to refuse treatment?
• Does my child have the right to refuse treatment?
• How do I get a second opinion?

Continuing care

• What is NHS continuing healthcare?
• Will the NHS pay for my long-term care?
• What is NHS-funded nursing care?
• How will my eligibility for NHS continuing healthcare be assessed?
• What happens after my assessment for NHS continuing healthcare?
• What if I’m not eligible for NHS continuing healthcare?
• When will my needs for NHS continuing healthcare be reviewed?

Eyes, vision and hearing

• Can I get laser eye surgery on the NHS?
• How can I get an NHS hearing aid?
• Am I entitled to a free NHS eye test?
• How often can I have a free NHS eye test?
• Can I get my glasses repaired or replaced on the NHS?
• Why are eye tests important?
• Am I entitled to an NHS optical voucher?
• Who should have an eye test?

GPs

• Do I need a GP referral for private treatment?
• When do I need a fit note (formerly sick note)?
• How do I change my GP?
• How do I get a referral to an NHS specialist?
• Can I demand a specific treatment?
• Can I choose to see a male or female GP?
• How quickly can I see a GP?
• What should I do if my GP removes me from their list?
• Can I go back to work before the end date on my fit note?
• Can I get a fit note without seeing my GP?
• How can I see a GP if I'm away from home?
• How do I register as a temporary resident with a GP?
• Can I speak to a GP about someone else’s health?

Health records

• How do I access my medical records (health records)?
• Do I have to tell my employer about my medical history?
• What are the fees for accessing medical records (health records)?
• Can I access someone else’s medical records (health records)?
• Can I access the medical records (health records) of someone who has died?
• How long should medical records (health records) be kept for?

Healthcare abroad

• How do I get an EHIC (European Health Insurance Card)?
• What NHS services can I get in other EEA countries?
• Do I have to pay for treatment if I get ill abroad?

Prescriptions

• Are pregnant women entitled to free NHS prescriptions?
• Who can write a prescription?
• How long is a prescription valid for?
• Can I pick up a prescription for someone else?
• Where can I get a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)?
• What is a prescription prepayment certificate (PPC)?
• How should my prescribed medication be labelled?

You and the NHS

• How often should I have an epilepsy review?
• Can I choose where to receive treatment?
• Will I be offered a same-sex hospital ward?
• How long will I have to wait to see a consultant?
• What are blood types (blood groups)?
• How can I find out my blood type (blood group)?
• Can my organs be removed after I die?
• How do I make a complaint about an NHS service?
• Can I demand a specific treatment?
• How do I complain about my dental treatment?
• How do I report side effects from a medicine?
• Can I use my mobile phone in an NHS hospital?
• What happens if I move while waiting for NHS treatment?
• How can I make the most of my appointment?
• What if my NHS surgery or operation is cancelled at the last minute?
• If I pay for private treatment, how will my NHS care be affected?

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