We will help you to access health services you need.
Healthy living is for everyone. We can all make small changes that will improve our physical and mental health.
You can reduce the risk of long-term health conditions by making healthier choices.
NHS Choices is the UK’s biggest health website. It provides a comprehensive health information service that puts you in control of your healthcare. It helps you make choices about your health, from decisions about your lifestyle to finding and using NHS services in England. Find an NHS service
Somerset Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of integrated community health, mental health, learning disability and social care services to people of all ages.
Ask your local pharmacist for advice – your pharmacist can give you advice for many common minor illnesses, such as diarrhoea, minor infections, headache, travel advice or sore throats.
Visit a walk-in centre, minor injuries unit or urgent care centre – if you have a minor illness or injury (cuts, sprains or rashes) and it can’t wait until your GP surgery is open.
Make an appointment with your GP – if you’re feeling unwell and it’s not an emergency.
Call NHS 111 – if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation. You can also call NHS 111 if you’re not sure which NHS service you need.
A&E – call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.