Care and support

A to Z Easy Read Printable Forms

A to Z Easy Read Printable Forms This A-Z has been compiled to support healthcare professionals to provide easy read printable information. All the information in this list has been ... [continue] A to Z Easy Read Printable Forms

A to Z Easy Reads

A to Z  easy reads This A-Z has been compiled to support healthcare professionals to provide easy read information. All the information in this list has been sourced from trusted ... [continue] A to Z Easy Reads

Easy Read Medicines information

Easy Read Medicines information Please follow the link to find A to Z printable leaflets on Medicines  » Printable leaflets (choiceandmedication.org) To find a suitable leaflet to provide a patient ... [continue] Easy Read Medicines information

Your ethnicity and your medical record

Why does my GP practice ask for my ethnicity?  We need to log your ethnicity as accurately as possible on your patient record. This enables the NHS to provide the ... [continue] Your ethnicity and your medical record

Blood pressure health check

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.

BMI Calculator adults

This tool is designed for adults. Go here for the children and teenagers version.

BMI calculator children and teenagers

Use the BMI calculator to find out if you or your child’s weight is healthy. This tool is designed for children and teenagers.

Carers

What is a Carer A carer is anyone, including children and adults who looks after a family member, partner or friend who needs help because of their illness, frailty, disability, ... [continue] Carers

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 ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Heart age health check

The Heart Age Test tells you your heart age compared to your real age and explains why it’s important to know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers.

NHS App

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 your ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

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

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022