Health A to Z
Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
Medicines A to Z
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.
NHS strikes
Strikes are planned to take place in some parts of the NHS during the winter.
On strike days, A&E departments and NHS 111 are likely to be extremely busy, with longer waiting times than normal. But it's important to get medical help if you need it.
For urgent help for people aged 5 or over use 111 online. Call 111 for children under 5. Call 999 if it's a life-threatening emergency.
The NHS will contact you if you have an appointment that needs to be changed. If you have not been contacted, attend your appointment as planned.
GP appointments and services are not affected.
To find out when strikes are planned and get more advice about what to do, see information about NHS industrial action from NHS England.
Women's health
Find information about women's health, including periods, contraception, conditions and screening
NHS App
Use the NHS App to book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.
NHS services
Find the service you need and book appointments online.
If you need help now, but it’s not an emergency
Go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111.
Health conditions
Healthy living
Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing.
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