Health Advice

This page is to give advice and guidance to patients on how to manage their long-term conditions, how to deal with minor injury and illness that doesn't require treatment from a clinician and give patients advice on several topics.

 

NHS 111

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NHS 111

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

  • Treat yourself at home
  • Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

Lastest news

Discharge grants available to help people home from hospital
One-off grants of up to £1,200 are available in BNSSG to help people stay well at home following a hospital stay.
The discharge support grant scheme aims to help improve ‘flow’ through local hospitals and free up beds for those who are medically unwell, by supporting carers, families, friends or voluntary supporters with minor costs associated with keeping a loved one well at home following their discharge.
It can be used to support costs including childcare support, pet care and equipment. Funding can also pay for short-term personal care from a self-employed personal assistant, to help with day-to-day activities. It may be possible for a family member or friend to be supported to provide personal care.

VitaMinds

Free mental health support from the NHS, offering evidence-based talking therapies as well as advice and guidance on community services. VitaMinds provide therapies for low to moderate mental health illnesses like depression, low mood, excessive worry, anxiety, stress, sleep problems and others.

You need to be aged 16 or over and registered with a GP in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

You can refer yourself in a few different ways:

  • Talk to the digital assistant via our website here.
  • Fill out an online form here
  • Call 0333 200 1893 (Mon-Thu 8-8, Fri 8-5 and Sat 9-1)
  • Text ‘YOU’ to 88802

There are also a range of useful self-help material available via the VitaMinds website here.

“I have to say the therapy was invaluable, and I feel still months later infinitely better than I have in years, my therapist was patient, caring, intuitive and insightful. I feel very grateful to have had this help and experience, and have been given these tools to deal with life better” – VitaMinds service user, 2022.