Health information

If you have a cough, cold, headache or other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first. Use our NHS Health A to Z to find out how to look after yourself at home.

Your pharmacist can help too

Don’t wait for a GP appointment for coughs, colds, aches and pains. Just give your local pharmacy a call or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment. Alternatively, ask our reception team to fill in a same-day pharmacy referral form for you, and your chosen pharmacy will call you back within 3 hours. Find out about pharmacy first.

Find NHS services near you

Are you looking for a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS...

NHS App

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS App to: get...

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z.

NHS Live Well

Use NHS Live Well for information and advice on healthy living.

Pharmacy First

Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment and prescription medicine for some conditions,...

NHS video library

The NHS YouTube channel can help you make choices about your health. There are videos on lifestyle decisions about smoking, drinking and exercise. You can also see how to find...

Date published: 20th September, 2023
Date last updated: 27th March, 2025