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)

WOMEN'S SAFETY & DOMESTIC ABUSE DURING COVID-19

The government's webpage on spotting the signs has a checklist on what to look out for:

The NHS website has advice for the public on spotting the signs of domestic abuse and domestic violence and where to go for help. The NHS also has a help page for those who have been raped or sexually assaulted.

The Home Office is promoting the freephone 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline number 0808 2000 247 and associated online support available at www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

IF YOU ARE DEAF OR CAN'T VERBALLY COMMUNICATE

You can register with the emergencySMS service. Text REGISTER to 999. You will get a text which tells you what to do next. Do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.