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Better health starts with you

Discover many ways to get the right care, in the right place, first time.

From pharmacists, optometrists and minor injury units to mental health helplines and online consultations, there are many ways to access healthcare in Wales.

So, it’s easier to get care, help and advice with new or existing conditions, often without even leaving your home or workplace.

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Finding the help that you need

Find local healthcare services
Find local healthcare services
Find health services close to you such as dentists, pharmacists, optometrists, doctors and hospital services.
Check your symptoms on NHS 111 Wales
Check your symptoms on NHS 111 Wales
Not sure which service to use? Use the online symptom checker to point you in the right direction.
Find your local pharmacy
Find your local pharmacy
Get free advice from your pharmacist about issues such as medication, vaccination and stopping smoking – often without needing an appointment.
Common Ailments Service
Common Ailments Service
Get a consultation and free treatment for 27 common conditions at local pharmacy.
Your local health board
Your local health board
Get in touch with your local health board who run the NHS services in your area.
First aid kit essentials
First aid kit essentials
Find out how a well-stocked first aid kit at home can help you treat minor cuts, bumps and scrapes at home.

Looking after your physical well-being

Healthy Weight, Healthy You
Healthy Weight, Healthy You
Get free, NHS advice tailored to your needs on how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Physical exercise
Physical exercise
Learn about the wide range of health benefits from being physically active, particularly if you're waiting for treatment.
Quitting smoking
Free NHS support for people who are looking to quit smoking for good.

Taking care of your mental health

Call NHS 111 and press 2 for urgent mental health support
Call NHS 111 and press 2 for urgent mental health support
Available for everyone, 24/7 across the whole of Wales.
CALL: the mental health helpline for Wales
CALL: the mental health helpline for Wales
Get help from a confidential listening and emotional support line which is open 24/7.
SilverCloud
SilverCloud
Take a free online Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) course to help with anxiety and depression.