Practicing self-care and living well empowers you to take control of your own health and wellbeing. There a lots of ways you can manage your own healthcare needs for minor ailments and improve your wellbeing and health outcomes.
The NHS website is full of information, tips and tools that can help you to Live Well.
Occasional coughs and colds, headaches and hay fever, and many other self – limiting minor conditions and illnesses can often be treated at home by practising self-care. If you can you should visit your local community pharmacist first for advice on the following minor health conditions:
Minor pain, discomfort and fever (e.g. sprains and strains, period pain, back pain)
It is a good idea to keep a well-stocked medicine cabinet with essential medicines such as:
Always be careful to follow the product instructions and regularly check medicines are still in date.
If you’re not sure what medicines to stock or how best to treat the symptoms of common health problems, ask your pharmacist for advice. You can find your local pharmacy here.
If you’re worried about an urgent medical concern, you can call NHS 111 to speak to a fully trained adviser who will direct you to the right service for your needs.
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
