Health information

Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

The NHS app lets you book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.

NHS 111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally.

Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.

Find information and support for your mental health.

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

In the unfortunate event that a person has passed away, there are three things that must be done in the first few days;

• Get a medical certificate from your GP or hospital doctor (this is necessary to register the death)
• Register the death within 5 days (8 days in Scotland). You will then receive the necessary documents for the funeral.
• Make the necessary funeral arrangements.