Self-help and self-care

Taking care of yourself is an effective approach to enhance your health and wellbeing, without requiring a visit to the doctor. There are several commonplace conditions that you can self-manage at home, such as headaches, colds and flu, digestive problems, and muscle pain, using over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms.

Moreover, making lifestyle modifications, including consuming a balanced diet, exercising regularly, getting sufficient sleep, and minimizing stress, can significantly improve your general health. By investing some effort and acquiring knowledge, you can frequently take care of typical ailments on your own, without the need to consult a doctor.

NHS support and advice

The NHS offers an extensive array of guidance and resources concerning prevalent ailments. This can equip you with the necessary assistance to self-manage your condition in the convenience of your own home.

Common condition advice

Below are some frequently occurring ailments for which a GP or Nurse consultation may not be necessary. Kindly click on the icons to access the NHS website and obtain information on how to self-manage the condition in the comfort of your own home.

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Use the NHS app to manage your health.