- Your GP is the doctor you see at your local surgery or medical centre.
- A GP will treat all common illnesses.
- They will refer you to hospital or a specialist if needed.
- Your GP should listen to you and treat you with respect.
Easy read resources.
- You can go through the information below on your own, with support or in groups.
- Ask someone you trust to help you if you need to.
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What is the NHS?
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How to register with a GP.
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My GP and me: results of the survey.
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Guide to consent when visiting the doctors or hospital.
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Your summary care record.
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Getting help and support when visiting your GP.
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How to ask your gp surgery to make things easier for you.
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Having a clinic appointment.
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Choosing doctors.
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Choosing where to go for health tests.
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Questions to ask when you go to the doctor or hospital.
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Accessing the non-emergency patient transport for hospital appointments.
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More information about the patient transport service.
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How the patient transport service works.
Other reading resources.
- Not easy read, ask someone you trust if you need help.
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How to find a GP and register.
Treat me well: how to meet the needs of people with profound and multiple learning disabilities while in hospital.
Guide to communicating clearly with people with disabilities in hospital.
To give to your GP: how to make my trip to the doctors easier.
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