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Health services in prison

Prisoners should have access to the same range and quality of health services, including mental health services, as the general public receives from the NHS.

Health visitors

Health visitors provide support through the NHS for families with children under five and for older patients. They are normally based at GP surgeries.

Health and care services - what are the different types of discrimination?

If you've been treated unfairly by a healthcare or care provider, it may be unlawful discrimination. This section explains what the different types of unlawful discrimination are when accessing or using health and care services.

Health and care services - common situations

Explains what to do if you think you have been discriminated against when trying to register with a doctor.

School health

Health checks on school children are carried out by the school nurse. These tests include tests on hearing, sight and growth. Parents have the right to be present at these checks. School nurses also provide health education and general advice on managing health problems in school.

Local HealthWatch

Local authorities must set up local HealthWatch services in their area. These cover primary healthcare and children and adult care services.

Help with health costs

Most NHS treatment is free, but there are a number of things for which there may be charges. This information tells you what you might be able to get help with, and whether you might be entitled.

Sexual and reproductive health clinics

There are a number of clinics that provide specialist sexual health and reproductive health services.

Checking standards of healthcare services

The Care Quality Commission checks all hospitals and providers of primary health services (for example, GPs and dentists) to see if they are meeting government standards. You can find out about what to expect from your health service provider on the Care Quality Commission. You can also give feedback about the standard of care you received, but the Care Quality Commission cannot deal with individual complaints.

Information from your health care provider

Health care providers such as doctors, nurses and other practitioners must try to make sure that things are explained to you in a way you understand. If they don't do this, it could be argued, for example, that you have not given proper consent to treatment – see under heading Consent.

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