SELF HELP

We are keen to help patients improve on self-help and hope that the following information will offer some insight into that.

Take a look and see if you can improve your own understanding of your health and well-being! Please encourage others to look here too.

Here is a list of ailments that can be safely self-managed. You will see that you can take a look via the hyperlink at the other websites which can offer you further information about managing your condition.

Common ailments that can be self managed (NHS Choices):

Back Pain

Cold Sores

Common Cold

Conjunctivitis Information Leaflet

Constipation

Cough

Diarrhoea & Vomiting

Dysmenorrhoea (Painful Periods)

Heartburn & Indigestion

Influenza

Insect Bites

Migraine

Nasal congestion (Catarrh)

SELF HELP UK

East Midlands Children and Young People’s Sexual Assault Service

If you are a child or young person who has been raped or sexually assaulted...

ADVICE LINE: 0800 183 0023

Mental Health

Some mental health problems can be managed without the help of a GP. There are a variety of materials available and local organisations offering help.

> Mood Assessment Quiz

> Mental Health Helplines (varied needs)