Health Information
Health A-Z
Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
Medicines A-Z
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.
Find a Local Service
Search for services near you. GP, Dentist, Hospital, Pharmacy, Sexual Health and other NHS Services.
Calculate your body mass index (BMI) for Children and Teenagers
Check the BMI of children and teenagers aged 2 to 17 years, and get advice on what to do next.
Calculate your Heart Age
The ‘Calculate your heart age’ service compares your real age to your heart age by asking you questions about your health and by implementing the Joint British Societies recommendations on the prevention of Cardiovascular Disease (JBS3) algorithm.
Check your Blood Pressure Reading
Use this tool to enter your blood pressure reading and find out what it means, along with information on how to reduce a high reading.
Coronavirus
Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Depression Questionnaire
Please note that this questionnaire is not designed for people to complete without any input from their healthcare professional.
Heavy Periods Self-Assessment
This short test will help you understand how heavy your periods are, and point you in the right direction for treatment options.
Live Well
Advice about healthy living, including quitting smoking and mental health.
Mental health and wellbeing
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or just want to feel happier, we’re here to help.
Personal Quit Plan
You’re more likely to stop smoking with the right support. In 4 easy steps, the Personal Quit Plan tool from Better Health can help you quickly find the combination that’s right for you. Give up for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit smoking for good.
Pregnancy and Baby Guide
If you’re feeling stressed, anxious or depressed, or just want to feel happier, we’re here to help.
Your Mind Plan
Your Mind Plan offers practical ideas and advice to help you boost and maintain your mental wellbeing. Answer the quick 5-question quiz and the Every Mind Matters widget will give you 5 tailored actions to help you feel more in control, improve your sleep, deal with stress and anxiety, and boost your mood – as well as the option to easily swap any actions and to save the whole plan via email.
Health Information
- What to do in an Emergency?
- In times of bereavement
- Travel Vaccinations
- Carers Direct
- Depression Questionnaire
- Sick (fit) notes
- Prescriptions
- Test results
- Personal Quit Plan
- Services
- Your Mind Plan
- Calculate your body mass index (BMI) for Children and Teenagers
- Appointments
- Find a Local Service
- Check your Blood Pressure Reading
- Heavy Periods Self-Assessment
- Calculate your Heart Age
- Live Well
- Talking Saves Lives
- Who Do I See?