Patient resources

Call 111 when its urgent

NHS 111

111 is the free number to call when you have an urgent healthcare need. It directs you to the right local service, first time. It is available across the whole of England making it easier for you to access urgent healthcare services when you need medical help fast. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.


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Find your local NHS Services

Search the NHS service directories for your local services. Try searching by service name, service type, condition or surgical procedure.


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Conditions and Treatments

See the NHS Choices Conditions and Treatments browser for an in-depth description of many common health issues.


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Eating Well & Exercise – helping you maintain a healthy body

We’re bombarded with scare stories about weight, from size zero to the obesity ‘epidemic’. But a healthy body is determined by different factors for each of us.

NHS – Good Food Guide 
Information on a healthy diet and ways to make it work for you

NHS – Why be active? 
Even a little bit of exercise will make you feel better about yourself, boost your confidence and cut your risk of developing a serious illness.


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NHS Health Check

All patients aged between 40-74 registered with a GP should receive an invitation for a free NHS health check.

nce you’ve had your NHS Health Check, your healthcare professional will discuss your results with you. You’ll be given advice and support to help you lower your risk and maintain or improve your vascular health.

Have a look at the NHS Health Check website for further information.


These links all come from trusted resources but if you are unsure about these or any other medical matters please contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.