For life-threatening emergencies call 999.

For urgent health advice that’s not life-threatening call 111.

 

If your situation in the UK requires assistance from the Embassy of the Slovak Republic, email them or call +44 20 7313 6470. Where appropriate, the Embassy will reach out to our members and we’ll contact you. We can also assist in mental health crises and when language is a barrier.

 Choose a registered therapist who adheres to good practice standards.Helpful sites:

– British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) – official register of counsellors.
– Psychology Today – therapist finder plus articles on mental and general health.
– Counselling Directory – directory of therapists and mental-health articles.

- UKCP - UK Council for Psychoteraphy - Find Terapist

For specific concerns, we’re happy to advise you.

 Trusted health information:

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Trusted health information:

• NHS — symptoms & treatments · service finder

• WHO — overviews of major conditions

• NICE — evidence-based guidance

• MedlinePlus — consumer health info, NIH — health information, NIMH — mental health topics

• WebMD — articles & symptom info, Mayo Clinic — expert-reviewed topics

(Disclaimer: online information does not replace personal medical care.)

 Life and work can bring challenges when you need advice or support. For urgent matters, see Emergencies.

– For issues related to living/working in the UK, contact the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London.
– For emotional wellbeing, ask your employer about Employee Assistance/Wellbeing services (often free professional support/therapy).
– British Medical Association (BMA) – resources on mental wellbeing, workplace bullying/harassment, and financial issues: Your wellbeing.
– Public Health Agency – resources for healthcare staff: Staff health and wellbeing resources. 
– BMJ – useful materials and links: bmj.com.
– Macmillan – support centre for professionals: Healthcare professionals. macmillan.org.uk

Verify a healthcare professional’s registration with the relevant regulator:

– Doctors – General Medical Council (GMC).
– Nurses & Midwives – Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
– Dentists & dental team – General Dental Council (GDC)
• clinical dental technician, dental hygienist, dental nurse, dental technician, dental therapist, orthodontic therapist.
– Health and care professions – Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• arts therapists, biomedical scientists, chiropodists/podiatrists, clinical scientists, dietitians, hearing aid dispensers, occupational therapists, operating department practitioners, orthoptists, paramedics, physiotherapists, practitioner psychologists, prosthetists/orthotists, radiographers, speech & language therapists.
– Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians & pharmacies – General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
– Oversight of regulators: Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

Interested in collaboration, knowledge-sharing, or joint projects?

Email info@ashcpuk.org or call +44 20 7313 6470. We welcome cooperation with individuals and organisations.