Self-Help Centre

Welcome to our self-help centre.  Here you will find both local health information and NHS content ranging from One You Kent, Age Well and NHS Health A - Z conditions and treatments.  We have also included a selection of tools for health checks.

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Self-Help Information

PHARMACY FIRST Self-referral to local pharmacies, no appointment needed. Sore throat, hay-fever, cystitis and many more common medical problems. IAPT (SELF-REFERRALS) Self-referral, stress, OCD, PTSD, mild to moderate mental health problems, anxiety, insomnia, depression, counselling, CBT. ONE YOU KENT Exercise programmes, smoking cessation, getting that healthy weight, lifestyle advisors, NHS Health Checks, health apps and more. AGE WELL Over 50 carer support, loneliness, foot care, advocacy, volunteer transport, information and advice HEALTH A- Z Conditions and Treatments LIVE WELL Advice, tips and tools to help you make the best choices about your health and wellbeing STOP SMOKING HELP No matter how long you've smoked for, quitting can help improve your health straight away. SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICE Fill out the online School Health Service Referral Form WEST KENT RECOVERY SERVICES (CGL) Anybody can be affected by drug and/or alcohol use. If you have concerns we can help. WINTER HEALTH Get Ready for Winter Illness – Patient Self Care Information. NHS DENTAL SERVICE We operate community dental services, prison dentistry, dental access services, a dental engineering service and a general dental practice INVOLVE KENT Community Navigation for Carers MY PLANNED CARE Helpful information and guidance for patients waiting for a hospital consultation, treatment or surgery.

Health Checks

 

BLOOD PRESSURE A blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low. NHS HEALTH CHECK If you're aged 40 to 74 you may be eligible for a free NHS Health Check. HEART AGE Heart Age Test tells you your heart age compared to your real age. QUIT SMOKING No matter how long you've smoked, quitting improves your health. DRINK LESS There's lots of help out there - use your local alcohol support service.