Health Advice

HANDi App

The NHS HANDi App, a free resource for parents and carers looking after young children, has recently added a head injuries pathway. The pathway gives advice on what to do if a child bumps their head, including the red flags for when to attend emergency departments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwsh4zM2ypg&t=2s

For more information, please visit:

https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/health-and-care/health-advice-and-support/handi-app/

Get U Better app

The getUBetter app is provided free of charge by BNSSG CCG for patients registered at Grange Road Surgery. It can be accessed on a Smartphone or on the Web and guides you day-by-day through a sequence of exercises and tips to help you get better from a range of new or recurrent conditions:

• Lower back pain
• Back and leg pain
• Neck Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Ankle, Knee or Hip Pain
• Knee Pain
• Soft Tissue Lower Limb

You will be referred to the App by one of our GPs or Physio, or you can self-register by clicking on this link or the App image

Please use an email address that is unique to you and select the condition you need help to manage. You will then be sent an email with all the information you need to get started.

You can download the getUBetter App to your Smartphone for easiest access or use the Webapp

If you develop another condition register again with the same email address, select your new condition and it will be added to your account.

The app will also connect you to your local; treatment, healthcare providers or support services if needed like Physiotherapy.

https://app.getubetter.com/request-access/1/0336dcbab05b9d5ad24f4333c7658a0e

Useful Apps

Please see this useful library of health and care apps that are accessible to you:

https://bnssg.orchahealth.com/en-GB

 

We are also recommending 3 apps which can support you in managing your child’s health.

They give good advice about managing minor childhood illnesses, and when you need to seek help.

https://bnssg.orchahealth.com/en-GB/topic/baby-and-child?&sortBy=AccreditationScoreDesc

 

 

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NHS 111

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

  • Treat yourself at home
  • Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.