Short messages on Physical health issues from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
Helping a friend by Rebecca Osborne
If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .
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Girls talking image by Pezibear
Feeding yourself well goes beyond what you eat. If you are hungry for attention, comfort, understanding, or companionship, turn toward friends and family instead of food.
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Fruit Love ! (Explored) by Petur
Our physical resilience depends largely on what we eat, so nutrition is our first line of defense in keeping our immune systems strong.
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Father Murphy AC 10KM Road Race and Fun Run 2015 by Peter Mooney
Exercise is the best way to boost your energy, and encourages better sleep. Exercise releases happy hormones called endorphins which boost our mood, so it’s a win:win situation.
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Monroe County Nurse Practitioner by WFIU Public Radio
Call 111 if you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency, you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service, you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call, or you need health information or reassurance about what to do next.
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Monroe County Nurse Practitioner by WFIU Public Radio
You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time. The service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
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London ambulance motion blur
Major A&E departments offer access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, although not all hospitals have an A&E department. At A&E a doctor or nurse will assess your condition and decide on further action.
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Monroe County Nurse Practitioner by WFIU Public Radio
Outside of normal surgery hours you can still ‘phone your GP, but you will usually be directed to an out-of-hours service. The out-of-hours period is from 6.30pm to 8am on weekdays, and all day at weekends and on bank holidays.
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First Aid Kit by www.directline.com
You need to make an appointment to see your doctor for non life-threatening illness. You don’t need one for an NHS walk-in centre, A&E and some pharmacists.
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First Aid Kit by www.directline.com
At NHS walk-in centres you can see an experienced nurse or doctor (although not all centres have a doctor) without an appointment. They offer advice, assessment and treatment for minor ailments and injuries such as cuts, bruises, minor infections, strains and skin complaints.
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