Health advice, information and resources
Find trusted health advice and information to help you understand and manage your health. This page brings together useful information from our practice and reliable external sources, including the NHS, covering a wide range of common health conditions, symptoms, treatments and wellbeing topics.
Where appropriate, we have provided links to trusted organisations and services so you can find clear, up-to-date information and support.
Self care
Find out how you can look after common minor illnesses and injuries yourself, including when to seek further medical advice.
Think pharmacy first
Your local pharmacy can provide advice and treatment for many common health conditions without needing a GP appointment.
Your medicine cabinet
Find out which over-the-counter medicines and other useful items you may want to keep at home to help manage common minor illnesses.
ADHD & autism referrals
Find information about ADHD and autism assessment services in the area, including referral options for children and adults.
Mental health & bereavement
Information about local and national services offering support with mental health difficulties, grief and bereavement.
Joint pain
Advice about common joint and muscle problems, including ways to manage pain and when and how to seek further help.
Helpful websites
Find useful information and advice from trusted websites covering a wide range of health conditions and wellbeing topics.
Self referrals
Discover a range of local health and support services that you can access directly without needing a referral from your GP.
Social care
Read about social support and adult social care advice, including social prescribing, financial help and local Leeds services
Support for carers
If you are a carer for a relative or friend, find out more about number of local services you can access for support.
Healthy living
Practical advice and information from the NHS to help you eat well, stay active, maintain a healthy weight and improve your wellbeing.
Better health
NHS better health provides advice and online tools to help you lose weight, eat healthier, get active, drink less, and quit smoking.
Weight management
Advice and support to help you manage your weight, make healthier lifestyle choices and improve your long-term health.
Chronic diseases
Find information and advice about managing long-term conditions and staying as healthy as possible with ongoing health problems.
Pregnancy advice
If you're thinking about having a baby, find out how to prepare for pregnancy and what you can do to improve your health.
Flu vaccination
Information on who is eligible for a seasonal flu vaccination, why it is important and how to arrange your vaccination.
COVID-19 vaccination
Information about COVID-19 vaccinations, who is currently eligible, and how and when to get your vaccination.
Childhood vaccinations
Find out which vaccinations are offered to children, when they are given and why they are important for your child's health.
A-Z of health
The NHS complete guide to conditions, symptoms, medicines and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
A-Z of medicines
The NHS guide to how your medicines work, how and when to take them, possible side effects, and answers to common questions.
Blood pressure tool
Use the NHS blood pressure tool to understand your blood pressure readings and find out what they may mean for your health.