10 Common Eye Problems – When to Worry and When to See a Doctor Clinically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Physician. Last updated: April 2026 Our eyes are one of our most vital sens...
10 Ways To Cut 500 Calories a Day Weight loss is not easy – but it is possible. Here are 10 practical, evidence-informed ways to reduce around 500 calories a day, written for an informed patient...
How Can I Help Myself Get Discharged from Hospital? While a hospital is a place for healing, most patients are eager to return to the comfort of their own homes. Navigating the hospital discharge proc...
MyHSN’s 10 Best NHS Top Tips Ever How to Navigate the NHS, with Our 10 Top Tips The NHS is a world-class service at its best, but at its worst, it can feel like a “grumpy elephant” h...
What Does a GP’s Referral to a Hospital Consultant Mean? Being referred to a hospital consultant by your GP is a significant step in your healthcare journey. Whether it is for a chronic conditio...
5 Ways to Get the Better Care from Your Doctor Navigating the healthcare system can feel overwhelming, but the quality of care you receive often depends on how you engage with your medical team. Wheth...
How Do Hospitals Work? An NHS hospital is a complex ecosystem of medical expertise, support services, and management. Whether you are admitted as an emergency or attending a planned appointment, the ...
Are Hospitals Still Testing for COVID-19? (2026 Update) If you are heading into an NHS hospital for an appointment or surgery, you may be wondering if a swab is still part of the routine. The short an...
Having an operation? – 5 do’s and 5 don’ts Don’t panic. Relax. You are going to be OK. If you are having a general anaesthetic .. 5 Do’s 1. Do drink clear fluids (only) f...
What is the ‘hospital take’? You may have heard people talk about the ‘Take’ if you’ve ever been admitted to hospital. Put simply, the ‘Take’ is a list of all patients who have been seen that da...
