If you use an inhaler infrequently…
If you use an inhaler infrequently, have you checked recently if you have enough to see you through weekends and bank holidays in case you need to use it?
Googling Symptoms – What to Ask
Do you like Googling your symptoms? Us too. We’re not going to tell you to stop - you are trying to learn, and to take control of your health. But, to use the Internet’s health information properly, you need to know what questions to ask.
Adults: If you feel extremely cold…
If you feel extremely cold in a warm environment, you may have a high temperature. Follow the link in the post for advice.
Tip for Patients who Have a DNAR
For more information on DNARs, have a look at the information page on the NHS website here.
New Resource for Patients: Find Support and Befriending Services, Information, Tools, Equipment, Food Banks and More
Brand new resource containing a searchable collection of charities and companies providing support, information, tools, equipment, food banks and more. Categorised by health condition, circumstance or age group and available for all patients in the UK, and for health-care professionals looking for referral tools.
What To Do If You Have Fallen Over, Aged 18-64
These videos are aimed to help you find out what to do if you fall over, or what to do if you get worse after a fall. Health-care-professionals may share these videos with patients as health promotion and worsening advice.
What To Do When You Fall Over, Aged 65+
This is a video series for adult patients aged 65+ on what to do when you fall over. The series includes information on when to call for help, what to do if you are not hurt, and when to speak to your Doctor about your falls. There is also a complete (merged) video if you wish to watch the whole series at once. Health-care-professionals may share these videos with patients as health promotion and worsening advice.
For Adult Patients: What to do when you have a high temperature or feel unusually cold (video)
This video has been created by Paramedics in response to the number of patients we are coming across who are unsure what to do when they have a high temperature or don't know that the signs and symptoms they are experiencing may mean that they have a high temperature. I hope the below video is helpful and informative. If there are any concerns, please let me know in the comment box below.