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 trip to the surgery and free up time for the GPs to see patients with more serious health problems.

Read about some of the most effective home treatments on the NHS Choices website for:

  • Back pain
  • Dermatitis
  • Heartburn and indigestion
  • Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
  • Constipation
  • Migraines
  • Coughs
  • Acne
  • Sprains and strains
  • Headaches

Visit the NHS website for more information

Health advice

As well as our practice, there are many other online services you can use for health advice, information or treatment. You can also ask your local pharmacist about lots of health issues, including when to visit your GP. And there’s no need for an appointment.

Useful information

Age UK London
Direct line: 020 7820 6770

Waltham Forest Resource
Hub (North)
58 Hall Lane
Chingford
London
E4 8EU

Tel: 020 8558 5512
Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 4.00pm

Services Available:

  • Appointments required – please phone to book
  • Crisis Prevention
  • Days4you (support for older people with dementia and their carers)
  • Home support services
  • Information and advice
  • Link up (for older people diagnosed with a terminal illness)
  • Silver surfers (computer classes for beginners)
  • Wellbeing (exercise/ balance classes)

Elderly/Carers:

  • National Voices
  • Age UK. T: 0800 169 6565
  • Alzheimer’s Society. T: 020 8556 8171 (local WF office)
  • Carers First. T: 0300 303 1555
  • Friends of the Elderly. T: 020 7730 8263

Parents:

  • Gingerbread. T: 0808 802 0925
  • Singlemotherhelp.org
  • www.walthamforestccg.nhs.uk/childhealthguide or search for the app: childhealthguidewf

Adolescents:

  • Talktofrank.com (recreational drug information)
  • Healthforkids.co.uk (all ages of kids)
  • Kidshealth.org/teen (adolescent health advice)
  • Samaritans T: 08457 90 90 90
  • Childline T: 0800 11 11
  • NSPCC 24hr child protection helpline. T: 0808 800 5000

Mental Health:

  • IAPT (counselling) T: 0300 555 1271
  • Mind.org.uk (online support)
  • Black peoples mental health association. T: 020 8509 2646. Bpmha.org
  • Turning Point (substance misuse and alcohol problems) T: 020 8509 8082
  • Community Drug & Alcohol Service (more serious problems). T: 0300 555 1241
  • Signpostuk.org (help returning to work after mental health problems)

Carers:

  • Carers.org T: 020 8373 6210
  • Carersuk.org
  • Ageuk.org.uk T: 0800 169 6565
  • Carers First. T: 0300 303 1555

Long Terms conditions:

  • Patient.co.uk
  • Nhs.uk
  • Diabetes.org.uk T: 0345 123 2399
  • Diabetes.co.uk
  • Copdfoundation.org (COPD)
  • British Lung Foundation. T: 03000 030 555 (COPD)

Bereavement

Sue Ryder Bereavement service Tel: 0808 164 4572 www.sueryder.org/notalone