Seasonal Health Advice
Guidance for staying healthy during winter, flu season, and periods of hot weather.
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NHS Information & Health Support
Access trusted NHS health information, services, and support resources in one place. Quickly find medical advice, book appointments, or locate NHS services near you.
Health updates & guidance
Health Updates & Guidance
Stay up to date with trusted NHS health guidance and advice on common conditions, seasonal illnesses, and wellbeing.
COVID-19 & Respiratory Illness Guidance
Current NHS advice on COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses, including when to seek help.
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Information about flu vaccines, who is eligible, and where you can get vaccinated.
Read More (opens in a new tab)Children’s Health Advice
Guidance for parents and carers about children's health, common illnesses and wellbeing.
Read More (opens in a new tab)Healthy Living Guidance
NHS advice on diet, exercise, sleep, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for you and your family.
Read More (opens in a new tab)Mental Health & Wellbeing Updates
NHS guidance on managing stress, anxiety, and mental wellbeing, and where to find support.
Read More (opens in a new tab)NHS approach
Reducing Healthcare Inequalities: Core20PLUS5
The NHS Core20PLUS5 approach supports Integrated Care Systems to drive targeted action in healthcare inequalities. It focuses on the most deprived 20% of the population (Core20), ICS-chosen groups with poorer health access or outcomes (PLUS), and five key clinical areas: maternity continuity of care, physical health checks for people with severe mental illness, chronic respiratory disease (including COPD and vaccine uptake), early cancer diagnosis, and hypertension and lipid management. Smoking cessation positively impacts all five areas.
NHS services & advice
Access key NHS information online
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Book an NHS Appointment
Book a GP appointment or access NHS services online through your local practice.
Book Appointment (opens in a new tab)NHS 111 Online
Get urgent medical advice online if you are unsure what to do about a health concern.
Use NHS 111 (opens in a new tab)Mental Health Support
Find NHS mental health advice, self-help tools, and information about support services.
Get Support (opens in a new tab)Find NHS Services
Search for nearby GP surgeries, hospitals, pharmacies, walk-in centres and clinics.
Find Services (opens in a new tab)Health Advice & Conditions
Read trusted NHS guidance about symptoms, illnesses, treatments and when to get help.
Read Advice (opens in a new tab)Vaccinations & Immunisations
Learn about NHS vaccination programmes, routine jabs and current public health campaigns.
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