Health information

Self care advice and links to helpful resources.

Age UK

Below you will find some links to Wigan Borough Age UK services. We hope you will find these useful. Visit the Age UK Wigan Borough website Find out more about ... [continue] Age UK

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Information for Diabetic Patients

The British Diabetic Association offers a range of online fact sheets (such as general healthy eating, clinical nutrition and healthy weight) and is an up to date source of reliable ... [continue] Information for Diabetic Patients

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.    

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

NHS video library

There are lots of information and advice videos on the NHS YouTube channel. The service is provided to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things ... [continue] NHS video library

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 20th July, 2023