Self-care advice for common conditions

Take a look at our self help guides to see what you can do yourself to manage symptoms, or to get information about a condition.

Musculoskeletal & Psychology Services 

Our local physiotherapy/musculoskeletal and psychology services have a wealth of  self-help resources on their websites including information leaflets and exercise videos for common musculoskeletal conditions, and information about managing commonly experienced mental and emotional health issues. 

Both of these services accept Self-Referrals via their websites

Self-help guides

Please feel free to browse the following self-help guides/information for many common General Practice conditions. If you would like further help/guidance from one of our GP's/Nurses/Health Care Assistants then please consider submitting an online E-consultation  

• Back Pain
• Eczema
• Heartburn and Indigestion
• Fever in Children
• Constipation
• Headaches
• Coughs
• Acne
• Sprains and Strains
• Sore Throat
• Urinary Symptoms in Men
• Otitis Media (Ear Ache)
• Colds
• Sinusitis
• Verrucae

Live Well 

This site includes useful information about Exercise, Mental Well being, Diet and other links to local smoking cessation programs & alcohol support.