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Health A-Z

Your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

Medicines A-Z

Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it, possible side effects and answers to your common questions.

Coronavirus

Get the latest NHS information and advice about coronavirus (COVID-19).

NHS App

The NHS app lets you book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.

NHS 111

NHS 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.

Find your NHS number

Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

Pregnancy

This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.

Mental health and wellbeing

Find information and support for your mental health.

Social care and support

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.

Women's Health

Women experience unique health and wellbeing needs throughout their lives—such as periods, pregnancy, menopause, and hormonal changes—that can affect both their physical and mental health.

Taking care of women’s health properly helps individuals feel better, live longer, and stay active in their families, workplaces, and communities.

Issues like periods, contraception, pregnancy, fertility, and menopause aren’t just "women’s issues"—they’re key aspects of overall health. Without the right support, these can impact energy levels, confidence, and quality of life. Access to good care brings more choice, less stress, and healthier lives.

You can find local women’s health resources on the Well Aware website. Pages include links to reliable information, and signpost services and support available in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. National services are also included where possible. This website also offers links to translated material in several community languages and British Sign Language.

 While we use the term "women," we recognise that trans men, non-binary, intersex, and gender-expansive people may also find this information relevant and helpful.

 

Kickstart your health

Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, drink less alcohol, get active or quit smoking, you have access to lots of free tools and support through Better Health. 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!

Nhs.uk/better-health

Diabetic Eye Screening and why it is done

Diabetic eye screening is a test that looks for an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy that can be caused by diabetes. 

If you have diabetes you may be at risk of developing an eye condition called diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy can cause sight loss if it's not treated.

Diabetic eye screening checks for signs of diabetic retinopathy, often before you notice any changes in your sight.

Finding and treating it early can prevent or reduce damage to your eyes and sight loss.

To find out more visit Diabetic Eye Screening - NHS

Long Term Conditions (LTC) Programme - Nuffield

Nuffield are expanding their impact through the delivery of their Long-Term Conditions programme.  Their symptom-led programme helps people suffering from chronic pain, long-term fatigue and breathlessness. 

The LTC Programme is a 24-week, evidence based intervention co-designed with patients, academic experts and healthcare professionals.  This personalised 24 week supervised expert-led intervention, is deisgned to bridge the gap between clinical discharge and community self-management.

  • Clinical Focus: Targets patients struggling with chronic pain, long-term fatigue and breathlessness, symptoms associated with cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and MSK disorders. 
  • Expert Delivery: Led by Rehabilitation Specialists (Clinical Exercise Specialists) working under an extended Scope of Practice within a clinical Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
  • Clinical Safety: Delivered by a regulated healthcare provider, supported by healthcare professionals, robust clinical governance frameworks and rigorous triage, including blood pressure and submaximal exercise testing. 
  • Proven Outcomes: 36% improvement in fitness, 68% improvement in mental wellbeing, and 34% reduction in breathlessness. 

 

For further information please see LTC Programme Information

Page last reviewed: 13 April 2026
Page created: 31 December 2024