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You can use the links below to find out more about your symptoms and conditions and maybe able to resolve the problem without going to a GP. Alternatively, we are here to help and you can contact us with your queries, questions, comments and complaints.

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Information for Child health

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Child health tools Links to a variety of interactive tools, smartphone apps and podcasts. NHS Choices
Child illness visual guide

 

 Use this visual guide to help you identify common conditions and illnesses that may affect your child. Includes conditions such as measles, slapped cheek syndrome, chicken pox and warts. NHS Choices
Children’s health – common health questions Answers to frequently asked questions relating to the health and wellbeing of children. NHS Choices

Information for Gastro-intestinal Systems

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Colic This webpage provides information on how to treat colic. NHS Choices
Constipation This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Diarrhoea and vomiting in babies and children This webpage provides information on how to look after a child with diarrhoea or vomiting. NHS Choices

Information for Respiratory Systems

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Allergies This webpage provides information on allergies, including symptoms of an allergic reaction. NHS Choices
Catarrh This webpage provides information on catarrh. NHS Choices
Common cold A guide on how to treat the common cold. NHS Choices
Cough A guide on how to treat a cough. NHS Choices
Croup A guide on how to treat croup. NHS Choices
Flu A guide on how to treat the flu. NHS Choices
Hay fever A guide on hay fever. NHS Choices
Respiratory tract infections This webpage provides information on respiratory tract infections. NHS Choices
Whooping cough A guide on how to treat whooping cough. NHS Choices

Information for Central Nervous System

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Anal pain This webpage provides information on pain in the bottom. NHS Choices
Ankle pain This webpage provides information on how to tell if your ankle is broken. NHS Choices
Arm or wrist pain This webpage provides information on how to tell if your arm or wrist is broken. NHS Choices
Elbow and arm pain A guide on how to treat elbow and arm pain. NHS Choices
Finger pain This webpage provides information on how to tell if your finger is broken. NHS Choices
Fever in children This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Hand pain A guide on how to treat a hand pain. NHS Choices
Heartburn and indigestion This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Hip pain in children (irritable hip) A guide on how to look after a child with hip pain. NHS Choices
Knee pain A guide on how to treat knee pain and swelling. NHS Choices
Low back pain This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Scarlet fever This webpage provides information on how to treat scarlet fever. NHS Choices
Shoulder pain A guide on how to treat shoulder pain. NHS Choices
Sleep tips for children This article gives advice on helping your child get a good night’s sleep. NHS Choices
Sprains and strains This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Tiredness and fatigue Links to a variety of articles to understand tiredness and find ways to combat it. NHS Choices
Toe pain This webpage provides information on how to tell if your toe is broken. NHS Choices

Information for infections and infestations

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Athlete’s foot This webpage provides information on athlete’s foot. NHS Choices
Fungal nail infections A guide on how to treat a fungal nail infection. NHS Choices
Head lice and nits A guide on how to treat head lice. NHS Choices
Impetigo A guide on how to treat impetigo. NHS Choices
Itchy skin A guide on how to treat itchy skin. NHS Choices
Meningitis This webpage provides information on meningitis. NHS Choices
Ringworm A guide on how to treat ringworm. NHS Choices
Scabies A guide on how to treat scabies. NHS Choices
Sepsis This webpage provides information on sepsis. NHS Choices
Threadworms A guide on how to treat threadworms (pinworms). NHS Choices

Information for Obstetrics, gynaecology and urinary tract infections

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Urine symptoms in men This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Vaginal discharge A guide on what’s ‘normal’ vaginal discharge and when it may be an infection. NHS Choices
Vaginitis This webpage provides information on vaginitis. NHS Choices

Information for Eyes, Ears and Oral Health 

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Earache A guide on how to treat earache. NHS Choices
Earwax build-up A guide on how to treat earwax build-up. NHS Choices
Eye injuries This webpage provides information on how to treat eye injuries. NHS Choices
Eyes (watering) This webpage provides information on watering eyes. NHS Choices
Eyelid problems A guide on how to treat eyelid problems. NHS Choices
Hearing loss This webpage provides information on hearing loss. NHS Choices
Middle ear infection This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Mouth ulcers A guide on how to treat mouth ulcers. NHS Choices
Red eye This webpage provides information on red eye which could indicate conjunctivitis. NHS Choices
Sore throat This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Teething This webpage provides information on tips for helping your teething baby. NHS Choices

Information for Skin Health

Name (and link) Brief description Author
Acne (spots) This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Animal and human bites This webpage provides information on how to treat animal and human bites. NHS Choices
Blisters A guide on how to treat blisters. NHS Choices
Burns and scalds This webpage provides information on how to treat burns and scalds. NHS Choices
Chickenpox A guide on how to treat chickenpox. NHS Choices
Contact dermatitis This webpage provides information on contact dermatitis. NHS Choices
Cuts and grazes This webpage provides information on how to treat cuts and grazes. NHS Choices
Eczema This patient factsheet explains what’s ‘normal’ and when to seek advice from a health professional. Self Care Forum
Hair loss A guide on hair loss. NHS Choices
Hand, foot and mouth disease A guide on how to treat hand, foot and mouth disease. NHS Choices
Insect bites and stings This webpage provides information on how to treat insect bites and stings. NHS Choices
Measles This webpage provides information on measles. NHS Choices
Skin rashes in children A visual guide giving parents and carers a better idea about what could be causing their child’s rash. NHS Choices

 

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