Health Information

Health A-Z

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

Green and Sustainability

Our commitment to a greener future isn’t just about reducing our carbon footprint—it’s about fostering a healthier planet and a healthier community.

Information about Cancer and Cancer Screening Programmes

Need Cancer Advice? Check out our page to understand more about Cancers.

Medicines A-Z

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

My Planned Care

My Planned Care offers you information for when you’re waiting for hospital care.

This can help you to prepare for specialist consultations, treatments or operations.

Healthier Lifestyle

Find out more about our services with can help you live a Healthier Life.

LGBTQ+ Healthcare

Find out more about local organisations for LGBTQ+ people

Mental health and wellbeing

If you’re experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or simply seeking greater happiness, we’re here to provide support.


We also recommend a number of excellent local organisations.

Contraception & Sexual Health

Find out more about our Contraception and Sexual Health here.

Latest News

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November Update

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Introduction to the NHS for newcomers to the UK

These leaflets cover how the National Health Service (NHS) works in the UK.
They explain the role of GPs, how to register with a GP practice and how to access emergency services. They have been reviewed by native speakers to make sure the information is clear and helpful.

Open the leaflets in the following languages:

england EnglishIran FarsiUrdu Urdu
albania AlbanianBengali Bengaliindia Hindi
egypt ArabicCroatian Croatianlithuania Lithuanian
bulgaria BulgarianPunjabi Punjabipoland Polish
china Chinese (Cantonese)Somali Somaliportugal Portuguese
china Chinese (Mandarin)Gujerati Gujeratispain Spanish
russia RussianTurkish TurkishFrench French