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Tests
24 blood tests, scans and screening guides.
Mental health
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Men's health
Prostate, testicular lumps, heart risk and checks many men delay.
Women's health
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999, NHS 111, GP or pharmacist — match the urgency, not the building.
Pharmacy, GP, 111 or A&E?
The full decision guide, including who should skip A&E.
Cold, flu or COVID-19?
A pattern helper — not a test — plus when to call 999.
NHS Health Check
Who the midlife heart-risk check is for, and who should skip the invitation.
Questions for your GP
A short printable list so a 10-minute slot covers what actually matters.
Waiting for NHS care
What to do while you wait, and when a waiting list is not a safety net.
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- Anxiety
Anxiety is your body's alarm system stuck on high. Learn what drives it, which treatments work, and how to get NHS help fast. Reviewed by UK doctors.
- Arthritis
Arthritis is not one disease. Use this UK guide to tell osteoarthritis from inflammatory arthritis, know when a hot joint is urgent, and choose the right next step.
- Asthma
A plain-English guide to asthma — symptoms, triggers, treatment and recognising an asthma attack.
- Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a viral chest infection in babies and children under 2, often RSV. Most recover at home. Call 999 if they are working hard to breathe.
- Chickenpox
Chickenpox is itchy spots that blister then crust. Stay off until all spots have scabbed. Pregnant, newborn or immunocompromised contacts need advice.
- Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common STI. Many people have no symptoms. Free NHS clinic or postal tests, a short antibiotic course, and partner treatment matter.
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