
Self-care guides
You might want to take care of yourself before seeing health professionals. We have prepared some self-care guides, health information, health check guides, and information on what to expect from some NHS appointments.
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All of the resources we've put together have videos with BSL translations. If you have any questions, you can get in touch and we'll try to help you find what you're looking for.
Please note that Healthwatch does not provide medical advice. For medical advice, please speak to your GP or call NHS 111. For medical emergencies, please call 999.
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Self-care and health check guides
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How to check your breasts and chest
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​How to do pelvic floor exercises
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How to treat a child with fever at home
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Vaccines – are they safe for my child?​
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What happens during cataract surgery​
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Advice and exercises to help manage sciatica
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Videos about how to use the NHS App
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​Living with type 1 diabetes
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How to measure your waist - short version
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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
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What to expect from NHS appointments?
​Screening tests for you and your baby
What happens at your breast screening appointment
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What is diabetic eye screening?
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Lifetime NHS screening pathway
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What happens during knee replacement surgery?
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Knee replacement recovery: Dos and don'ts
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How cervical screening is done
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​Annual health checks for people with a learning disability
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What happens during a colonoscopy
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What happens during heart bypass surgery
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How abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening is done
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