Get help with minor illness and injury
Coughs
A cough will usually clear up on its own within 3 to 4 weeks. Click above for more detailed information and advice on coughs.
Back pain
Back pain is very common and usually improves within a few weeks or months. Click above for more detailed information and advice on back pain.
Cuts and grazes
Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home. Click above for information.
Colds
You can often treat a cold without seeing a GP. You should begin to feel better in about 1 to 2 weeks. Click above for information and advice common colds.
Sprains
Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home without seeing a GP. Click above for more advice.
Minor head injury
Most head injuries are not serious. You do not usually need to go to hospital and should make a full recovery within 2 weeks. There are red flags to be vigilant for so please click above for details.
Headaches
Most headaches go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious. Click above for information and advice headaches.
Burns and scalds
Burns and scalds are damage to the skin usually caused by heat. Both are treated in the same way. Click above for more information.
Norovirus
Norovirus, also called the "winter vomiting bug", is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. Click above for more information.
Hay fever
Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
Animal bites
Serious animal and human bites can get infected if they're not checked and treated quickly. Click above for more information and advice.
Cold sores
Cold sores are common and usually clear up on their own within 10 days. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain. Click above for more information and advice.