Advice and Information

If you or someone you care for is experiencing a mental health crisis, it is important to know where to turn for urgent help. Healthwatch Surrey can signpost you to the right support, including crisis helplines and local and national services, for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support.

Finding an NHS dentist can be challenging, as dental practices do not keep registered patient lists in the same way GP surgeries do. Healthwatch Surrey are here to provide information and signposting to help you understand your options, from finding a local dentist to knowing what to do if you need urgent or community dental care.

It is recommended that everyone should get their eyes tested at least every 2 years. These tests identify if people need glasses but also help to detect any early signs of eye disease.

At Healthwatch Surrey we are keen that everyone can get the health services they need.

GP practices are the ‘front door’ to the NHS – this means they are often the first place a person may visit when they have a health care need or are seeking advice regarding a health matter.

Both urgent and emergency care services play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right care, from the right person, at the right time. But knowing exactly what these services do, which one you need and how to use them can be confusing.

Understanding who local commissioners are and how they work can sometimes feel confusing. Healthwatch Surrey are here to help explain the role of local commissioners in health and social care, and how they make decisions and plan services to meet the needs of people in our communities.

Many people think we help only with issues relating to health, but if you have concerns about social care services and need assistance or advice, Healthwatch Surrey are here for you.