Health Advice

This page is to give advice and guidance to patients on how to manage their long-term conditions, how to deal with minor injury and illness that doesn't require treatment from a clinician and give patients advice on several topics.

 

When should I worry? - Children's Health

The link below will take you to a booklet developed by researchers at PRIME Centre Wales, Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University.

The link provides information for parents about the management of respiratory tract infections (coughs,colds, sore throats and ear aches) in children and has been designed to be used in primary care consultations.

http://www.whenshouldiworry.com/

 

National Better Health Campaign

Kickstart your health

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health is here with lots of free tools and support. You can also find simple ways to lift your mood with Every Mind Matters.

There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Let's do this! https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/

Take care of your mind

Looking after your mind is just as important as looking after your body, but it can be easily overlooked.

Every Mind Matters has lots of expert advice and practical tips to help you stay on top of your mental wellbeing.

Visit Every Mind Matters
 

Do you know your heart age?

If you are over 30, the Heart Age Test tells you your heart age compared with your real age.

Take the short test now to see how your lifestyle choices affect your heart age, and learn how to reduce your risk of cardiovascular diseases through diet and exercise.

Check your heart age

Kirklees Wellness Service

Wellness Service: People living healthier, happier lives and feeling more able to look after themselves.

We support adults 18 years+ on a one to one basis to develop personally tailored health and wellbeing goals. All of our services are free of charge.

We can support you with:

  • Improving mental wellbeing
  • Improving physical wellbeing
  • Stopping smoking
  • Achieving a healthy weight

For further details please visit the Kirklees Wellness Service  

 

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NHS 111

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. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

  • Treat yourself at home
  • Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

NHS 111

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