Advice and Information

During the past 18 months the NHS and Cornwall Council have been working with people who live and work in these areas to understand what health and care services are needed in the community.

Pharmacy, GP, emergency department? Knowing where to go when you need help can sometimes be confusing. If you're still not sure which is the right service for you, call NHS 111 free. #ChooseWell

As part of Healthwatch Cornwall’s end of life research undertaken last year, it was clear that end of life conversation is taboo. Fear has led people to view dying as an ‘if’ rather than a ‘when’.

Find out what support is available to help you travel to your hospital appointments.

People have told us they can have problems registering with a GP. This article explains more about your rights and what do to if you are refused the right to register.

Health issues unfortunately don't leave us alone at the weekend and people are often in need of medical assistance out of hours. Using NHS guidelines, we have provided some advice and information on where you can go for help when your GP is closed.

The number of people being cared for in their own homes is increasing but what should you expect from home care services?

A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

We know from our conversations with the public that some patients report feeling rushed during appointments and struggling to make themselves heard. Here are some tips that could help you get the most out of visiting your GP.