Health Advice
This page is to give advice and guidance to patients on how to manage their long-term conditions, how to deal with minor injury and illness that doesn't require treatment from a clinician and give patients advice on several topics.
NHS 111
NHS 111
111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally.
Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:
- Treat yourself at home
- Go to a Primary Care Centre
If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.
Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.
Support during Covid-19
If you think you might have coronavirus or you've been in close contact with someone who has it visit: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19
Well-being while staying at home
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is very important
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/ for advice and support groups
Patients with pre-existing conditions
Cancer and coronavirus : https://www.macmillan.org.uk/coronavirus/cancer-and-coronavirus
Asthma: https://www.asthma.org.uk/
Blood Cancer UK: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/support-for-you/coronavirus-covid-19/
Diabetes: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about_us/news/coronavirus
Kidney Care: https://www.kidneycareuk.org/news-and-campaigns/coronavirus-advice/
Vulnerable Patients:
Support for extremely critical vulnerable person: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus-shielding-support
Higher Risk- those who are 70 or older, are pregnant or have a condition that increases the risks from coronavirus. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/people-at-higher-risk/