Self-care is one of the most important things we can do to look after our health. Many illnesses and injuries can be treated at home, The NHS 111 Wales website offers healthcare advice and information on how to stay healthy.
tests to make sure that your eyes are healthy.
Specially trained eye care practitioners (optometrists and opticians) in most high streets throughout Wales can provide this free NHS service in your community
Pharmacies are readily available with no appointment needed, offering advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throats, aches and pains.
If you or someone you care for is feeling unwell, then your first port of call should be to use our online Symptom Checkers. This will help you to choose what to do or who to see next if you experience common health problems like a rash, stomach pain, back pain, cough, headache, vomiting and diarrhoea, or if you are just feeling generally unwell.