Check your asthma treatment
If you have asthma, you should check your treatment regularly.
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
Talk to our nurses
You can talk to our nursing team for:
- monitoring, support and advice
- check-ups
- self-management plans
Online help – how to manage your asthma
Asthma + Lung UK has guidance on:
Check your chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) treatment
If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), you should check regularly that you’re getting the right treatment.
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
What COPD is
COPD is the name for a group of lung conditions that cause breathing difficulties.
It includes:
- emphysema – damage to the air sacs in the lungs
- chronic bronchitis – long-term inflammation of the airways
The breathing problems tend to get gradually worse over time and can limit your normal activities, although treatment can help keep the condition under control.
Who it affects
COPD is a common condition that mainly affects middle-aged or older adults who smoke. Many people do not realise they have it.
Managing your COPD – videos
Health and Care Video Library has videos to help manage your COPD and breathing problems.
Check your contraceptive pill
You should check regularly if your contraceptive pill is still right for you.
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
Before you start
It’s useful to know:
- your height
- your weight
- your blood pressure reading from the last month
- the name of your contraceptive pill – you’ll be able to upload a photo of this if you want
- the date of your last smear test
Emergency contraception
You cannot ask for emergency contraception with this service. This is because you may not get your treatment in time.
Instead you should either:
- get urgent advice from your local chemist, GP practice or family planning clinic
- call 111
Get help on the NHS website
Visit the NHS website guide to where you can get contraception
Check your diabetes treatment
If you have diabetes, you should check regularly that you’re getting the right treatment.
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
Request an appointment with our clinic
We also run clinics, which help to prevent complications from diabetes.
Our practice nurse helps with regular monitoring of diabetic control and lifestyle advice. We give annual eye and foot checks, and we may be able to refer you to a dietician for advice with your diet.
Managing your diabetes – videos
Health and Care Video Library has videos to help manage your diabetes.
Check your medicine
If you take medicine regularly, you should check it is right at least once a year. This is called a ‘medication review’.
You should have a medication review if:
- you’re having issues with your medication, for example side effects
- your medication review is overdue by 3 months or more
- a GP or nurse has told you to book a review
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
Before you start
You need to know:
- the names of your medicines, including over the counter medicines like painkillers, antihistamines, vitamins and supplements
- how often you take them
- why you take them, for example if you have acid reflux
It’s also useful to know your:
- weight
- height
- blood pressure
Check your thyroid treatment
If you have an underactive thyroid, you need to check at least once a year that you’re getting the right treatment and taking the right medicine.
How it works
- Answer a few questions online – it should take about 4 minutes, and your answers are private.
- Your GP or nurse will take a look.
- We’ll be back in touch with next steps.
Next steps include things like:
- carrying on with your medicine as it is now
- having an appointment, if needed
What an underactive thyroid is
Symptoms of an underactive thyroid include:
- tiredness
- weight gain
- depression
- being sensitive to the cold
- dry skin and hair
- muscle aches
These symptoms often feel like other conditions, and they usually develop slowly. This means you may not notice them for years.
Read more about symptoms of an underactive thyroid.
Find out if you need treatment
Request an appointment and ask for a blood test.
Read more about testing for an underactive thyroid on the NHS website.
What treatment involves
You can treat an underactive thyroid by taking tablets to replace the hormones your thyroid is not making.
What causes an underactive thyroid
Most cases are caused by either:
- the immune system attacking the thyroid gland and damaging it
- damage that happens during treatments for an overactive thyroid or thyroid cancer