Self Care for Patients

Prescribing of over the counter medications is changing, click here for more information. 

Please also click here for self care information for minor ailments, and here for information about what you can keep at home to be prepared for common health problems.

Sexual Health Support for Young People

Please follow the link here for a summary of support available in North Yorkshire.

Physiotherapy Self Referrals

Please click here for information about how to make a self referral to physiotherapy.

Self-Refer for NHS Talking Therapies

Talking therapies can help you with feelings of stress, low mood and worry. Your local IAPT team offers talking therapies. They are there to help you lift your mood. We encourage anyone who is finding life’s daily demands difficult to reach out. When you get in touch, there may be a waiting list. The IAPT team will let you know if this is the case and what to expect. You can find out more and refer yourself on the IAPT website or speak to your GP, when you feel ready. 

https://northyorkshireiapt.co.uk/

Dementia Forward

Dementia Forward is a local charity supporting people affected by dementia across North Yorkshire.  Please click here for more information and resources.

Carers Plus Yorkshire

Carers Plus Yorkshire offers independent advice and support to unpaid family carers. Information about financial support, emotional support, and self-care can be found in the 'knowledge locker' https://www.carersplus.net/knowledge-locker/over-18s