Welcome to our Self-Care Zone where you can find help and information.
Self-Care is recommended when you have a minor illness which doesn’t normally need medical care (from a GP or nurse) or any treatment in order to get better. In practice this means a person decides that they can manage their illness without seeing a GP.
Feeling Unwell?
The NHS Symptom Checker Health A-Z will give you advice on a broad range of health topics – Health A to Z – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Can a Pharmacist Help?
If you are suffering with any of the following ailments, Pharmacy First may be able to help you quicker than your GP. You can visit your pharmacist for a consultation and they will treat you and prescribe medication if necessary. If your condition is more serious you will be referred to a GP or hospital. These conditions are: ear aches, infected insect bites, urinary tract infections, minor skin infections (impetigo), shingles, sore throats, blocked noses (sinusitis).
Waiting for a Hospital Appointment?
My Planned Care gives you advice and support while you wait and helps you to prepare for your hospital consultation, treatment, or surgery. This includes giving you information about waiting times at your hospital and other supporting and local services while you wait.
Help & Support from Public Health Dorset
Public Health Dorset can provide you with help on a range of issues. To find out more about any of the topics below click this link: Find services to improve your health
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Looking to make lifestyle changes to improve how you feel?
Our partners at Livewell Dorset offer free help and support with the following:
See Self-Referrals find out more.
Women’s Health
For clear, trustworthy guidance on women’s health, we recommend visiting Dorset’s dedicated Women’s Health website. It offers early help and self-help advice across key wellbeing topics, along with information on local services and support available in the county. You can explore it here: Women’s Health – Our Dorset.