We know that not everybody enjoys a trip to the doctors and will put it off at all costs. But when you need to be seen, you need to be seen! Trying to manage your symptoms at home can help you avoid an unnecessary trip to the doctors but also leaves appointments available to those who do need treatment. Take a look below at some of the self care help. Your local pharmacist can also manage many minor medical enquiries, in addition to opticians for eye related problems, and dentists for dental related issues.
What is self care?
Self care is about looking after yourself in a healthy way. It can be anything from brushing your teeth, doing some exercise, managing common conditions (like headaches, colds and flu) or living with a long-term health problem, such as asthma or diabetes.
As a Self Care Aware practice we are here to help you feel able to look after your own health when it is right for you. So, when you come in for a consultation, the doctors, nurses and healthcare assistants in this practice will talk to you about what you can do to help maintain and improve your health.
The NHS BMI Calculator can be accessed from the NHS Choices website or via the following link: The NHS BMI Calculator
Self Care Videos
Tension Headaches | Do I need antibiotics? | Asthma - How to Use Your Inhaler |
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Being Healthy | Lets Talk About Death | Back Pain Help |
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Helping you with Ear Ache | Helping you with Head Lice | Helping you with Ring Worm |
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Helping you with Eczema | Helping you with a Sore Throat | Getting the most out of a Consultation with a Health Professional |
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NHS Health Checks | Dealing with Threadworm | Advice on Constipation |
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Advice on Gastroenteritis | Staying Well This Winter | Be Active at Work and Live Longer! |
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Find Out More About Self Care
If you need more information on how you can self care at home, click on the link:
· Self care for health living
· Self care for common conditions
· Self care for long-term conditions
· NHS Choices symptom checker
Self Care Fact Sheets
or click on the links below for the fact sheets you need:
Low back pain
Eczema
Heartburn/indigestion
Children’s fever
Constipation
Headache/migraine
Cough (adults)
Acne
Sprains and strains
Sore throat