Self care advice and links to helpful resources.
Health information
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,...
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 Live Well
Use NHS Live Well for information and advice on healthy living.
NHS Health A to Z
Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.
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. Use the links below to search...
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 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: 3rd February, 2024
Date last updated: 2nd March, 2025