Health information

Self care advice and links to helpful resources.

Birmingham Carers Hub

Birmingham Carers Hub offers a wide range of support and services to carers in Birmingham. You can access information and advice, statutory carers assessments, wellbeing assessments, support groups, keeping up ... [continue] Birmingham Carers Hub

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

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 ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Mental health help

Better mental health helps us at work, at home and in the way we feel about ourselves. Visit #EveryMindMatters and take the Mind Plan Quiz to discover more ways to ... [continue] Mental health help

NHS App

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: Get your ... [continue] NHS App

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

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian cancer is a disease that can disrupt the normal function of the ovaries. If it’s left unchecked, it can affect other parts of the body too. To find out ... [continue] Ovarian Cancer

SANDS helpline

When a baby dies their memory lives on. Their lives are always there in the hearts and minds of their parents, family and friends, who will always love, and never forget ... [continue] SANDS helpline

NHS video library

There are lots of information and advice videos on the NHS YouTube channel. The service is provided to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things ... [continue] NHS video library

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 20th July, 2023