I'm confused about Covid-19/ Corona virus
Confused about coronavirus? Here's some easy read advice
The NHS has a helpline to answer questions and concerns around corona virus. To avoid spreading the virus, call this helpline by dialling 111.
This means trying to avoid contact with other people as much as possible. We want to reduce the chance of you becoming ill and avoid further spreading the virus.
This means you can still go outside and still use non-contact communication methods to stay connected.
Your body’s health is a huge part of wellbeing, below there is advice on the following:
Taking responsibility for looking after your body day to day is really important, but sometimes, it’s not easy.
How do I get help to look after my medical needs?
A General Practitioner doctor, or ‘GP’, is a qualified doctor who is available to see you within normal working hours, usually. They know how to get the right level of care for you. Having a good, trusting relationship is really important; it will help you feel listened to and safely looked after.
GP’s are based at ‘practices’, ‘surgery’s’ or ‘health care centres’, these are buildings where you can access health care advice, you have to be registered with one particular practice to access the help from them.
You can choose where you are registered, if you don’t feel a GP is taking your concerns seriously you can choose to change to a different practice. There are 80 different GP surgeries in Cumbria alone.
Colds and Flu are more common in the winter months, particularly in new environments around lots of people (i.e. in college). See the advice below from a pharmacist.
If you are unsure about what help you need, ring 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk This is the NHS’s free and confidential helpline for urgent medical needs. They can also book appointments with the ‘out of hours’ GP at the nearest hospital.
If you feel that someone’s life is in danger, always ring 999 and ask for an ambulance. If you are interested in learning First Aid, please visit Cumbria CVS for free courses available in cumbria.
If you are struggling to look after yourself, and not being heard by medical professionals or at home, please book an appointment with the wellbeing officer to discuss things further.
Common Illnesses/pains or ailments
If you want to learn more, or need advice about female health, please click the link below
If you need help quitting smoking, your doctor’s surgery can give you lots of advice about how to stop. Here’s something to get you started:
We also have a dedicated page to quitting smoking here
More info on illegal drugs and alcohol
Eating a healthy diet is really important. Ensuring your body has the right nutrients will help you to feel at your best.
Change 4 Life
Lots of help and support with healthy diets and lifestyle.
Eating Difficulties
Click here for support and info on difficulties with eating