Self care advice and links to helpful resources.
Blood pressure
Use the NHS tool to enter your blood pressure reading and find out what it means, along with information on how to reduce a high reading. Please visit the NHS...
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...
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...
Heart Age
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. Please visit the...
Mole self assessment
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK. Use the test to find out whether your mole needs to be checked by a healthcare professional. Please...
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: order...
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
Use NHS Live Well for information and advice on healthy living.
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...
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,...
Date published: 17th February, 2026
Date last updated: 20th March, 2026
