NHS Resources

Log in to your NHS account through your computer or laptop or use the NHS App on a mobile device to access symptom checkers, appointment bookings, and access to your health records.

Other online health services such as the NHS Health  A-Z (www.nhs.uk/conditions) can offer a point of reference to check out conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

NHS 111 (contact them online or by calling 111) offers guidance on non-emergency medical issues and can tell you whether you need to see a GP, go to A&E, or manage at home.

Pharmacies

Your local pharmacy can advise on minor illnesses like colds, sore throats, rashes, stomach upsets, etc. 

For more about services you can get from a pharmacist please follow this link to how your pharmacy can help>>

Self-Help Resources

Community SWITCH – an online directory of organisations and groups that can help you to manage your health and wellbeing.  Visit www.communityswitch.org. to find the support you need to

Samaritans – call 116 123 for emotional support.

The Our Dorset library of digital healthcare tools and technologies to enable the people of Dorset to confidently manage their health, mental health, wellbeing and long-term conditions.

The Our Dorset digital health library also includes video guides.  The videos provide information on a wide range of topics, including long term conditions, healthy living, and giving guidance on what to expect from hospital procedures. Follow this link to view these:>>

If you are a patient between the ages of 40 and 74, you will be invited for a free NHS Health Check every five years.  Read more on the NHS website by following this link>>