Find your NHS Number An NHS number is a unique 10-digit code assigned to everyone using NHS services in England. It helps NHS staff find you medical records quickly and safely, and connect your care across difference services. Having your NHS number makes registering with a GP or signing up for digital services like the … Continued
This is an easy-read guide about Quitting Smoking. It was made by the NHS and can be downloaded or printed.
This is an easy-read guide about Attendance Allowance. It was made by the UK Government and can be downloaded or printed.
Quit Smoking: Your Personal Plan With the right support, you’re more likely to stop smoking. The Personal Quit Plan tool from Better Health can help you quickly find the combination that’s right for you. Give up for 28 days, and you’re 5 times more likely to quit smoking for good.
What to do when you are unwell If you need medical advice, it might not always be obvious the best way to get it, especially if you’re unwell, in pain or in distress. We want to make it as simple as possible for you to get the right help as soon as possible. You can … Continued
The NHS App gives people who take regularly prescribed medication a quick, easy, and convenient way to request their next batch of medicine.
How to use the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening kit If you are aged 60 to 74, you will be sent an NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Kit every two years. It is a simple ‘at home’ test that looks for tiny amounts of blood in your poo, which can indicate bowel cancer. Every year more than … Continued
Video Playlist: NHS App Video guides on how to get the NHS App and how it can save you time and effort. Hover over the icon in the top right to see all NHS App videos
Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS) Tyneside Integrated Musculoskeletal Services (TIMS) is a joint Newcastle and Gateshead service that offers self-care and fast access to expert opinion, diagnosis and treatment of a variety of muscle, joint and soft tissue conditions and chronic pain. Self-referral To find out more about the service on offer, and how to … Continued
Tiredness and Sleepiness It is not unusual to feel tired at times, especially if you have an active work and social life, or young children. Before you see a GP, it is worth thinking about some of the factors in your life that could be causing your tiredness. This might include: Working long hours … Continued
