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Health & wellbeing
General wellbeing and using NHS services — not medical advice.
- How to do hands-only CPR on an adult If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call 999, push hard and fast in the centre of the chest, and use a defibrillator as soon as o…
- How to find an NHS dentist There's no catchment area for NHS dentists, so you can contact any practice. Here's how to find one taking NHS patients, what it costs in England and…
- How to get treatment from a pharmacy without seeing a GP (Pharmacy First) In England, most pharmacies can assess and, if needed, give prescription medicine for seven common conditions without a GP appointment. Here's what's…
- How to order a repeat prescription online Order repeat medicines through the NHS App or your GP's online service and have them sent electronically to your chosen pharmacy, no paper slip neede…
- How to put someone in the recovery position If someone is unresponsive but breathing normally, rolling them onto their side keeps the airway open and lets vomit drain. Here are the steps, and w…
- How to register with a GP surgery You can register with a GP in England online in about 15 minutes, and you don't need ID or proof of address. Here's how, plus what to do if a surgery…
- How to start running with Couch to 5K The free NHS Couch to 5K plan takes complete beginners to running 5K, or 30 minutes, in about 9 weeks with three short runs a week.
- How to use NHS 111 NHS 111 is free, available 24 hours a day and tells you the right place to get help when it's urgent but not a 999 emergency. Use it online, in the N…
The health & wellbeing toolkit — the tools and supplies these guides call for.