We are keen to help patients improve on self help and hope that the following information will offer some insight into that.

Take a look and see if you can improve your own understanding of your health and well-being! Please encourage others to look here too.

Here is a list of ailments that can be safely self-managed. You will see that you can take a look via the hyperlink at the other websites which can offer you further information about managing your condition.

My child has diarrhoea (runny poo) and vomiting (being sick) Advice Sheet

My Child has a Fever Advice Sheet

I'm an Adult with a Cough

Common ailments that can be self-managed:

NHS 111 online

Get medical help near you

1.        Answer questions about your main symptom.
2.        Find out when and where to get help.
3.        Be contacted by a nurse, if needed.

If you think you know what might be wrong, you can find advice on health problems on NHS.UK.

If you’ve run out of your prescribed medicines, find out how to get an emergency prescription.

Online Video Library

Find videos to explain medical conditions and what you can do to help yourself to take control of your health. There are videos on a wide range of topics.

Chair Yoga

The physical limitations that come with growing older needn't stop people from keeping fit.

Seated exercise classes perfectly suited to those who are less mobile or steady on their feet than they used to be but want to keep active. And as Age UK’s video from its visit to Age UK Ealing shows, chair yoga can have a positive effect on the body and mind of those in the hot seat. 

Try some chair exercises by clicking here

Self Refer to Smoking Cessation, Weight Management and Wellness Services

The Kirklees Wellness Service (KWS), works with people in our communities to improve their own health and wellbeing. The service offers tailored support through utilising health coaching and motivation interviewing techniques.

Who the service is for

The service is available to adults aged 18+ who live in Kirklees. It is for people who have identified a need for further help to improve their health and wellbeing and want to make a change. They should be ready to commit to accessing this support, and willing to work towards a personal goal.

The types of things that people need help with could include:

• Improving mood and building confidence
• Improving mental health and emotional wellbeing
• Managing long term conditions
• Wellbeing support if they are caring for someone
• Increasing contact with people and activities
• Increasing physical activity levels
• Smoking cessation (stop smoking) support

Refer yourself or someone else here.