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Online Health Information

Where you can go for reliable health information online

  • Introduction

  • Medical Advice and Information

  • Mental Health

  • Physical Health

  • Library Health Services

  • Local Health Services

Introduction

Where can I go for reliable health information online?

To help you find reliable health information quickly and easily, below is a list of key online providers of health information. All organisations are either national or local leaders in their field, with up to date and accessible information you can trust.

If you would like more information about how to assess whether a website is providing reliable health information, check out our quick guide.

Medical Advice and Information

NHS
Symptom checker and advice on accessing health care

NHS Coronavirus
Latest information and advice

Patient.info
Symptom checker and information on illnesses and condition. Used by GPs.

NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence)
Evidence based guidance and journals on conditions and illnesses

Mental Health

Every Mind Matters
Practical mental health advice and information for all ages. Provided by the NHS

Mind
Information and advice on mental illness, including specific advice relating to coronavirus

Mind Somerset
Local information on accessing mental health support

Young Mind
Mental Health advice relating to young people

Movember
Information about men’s mental and physical health, including suicide prevention.

Samaritans
Advice if you are feeling suicidal or worried about someone.

Reading Well
Mental health book collections chosen by professionals. Available across Somerset Libraries

Physical Health

One You
Practical advice and information on healthy lifestyles. Provided by the NHS

Sport England: Join the Movement
Tips and advice on getting active indoors and outdoors.

Library Health Services

Library Health Offer
Details on our health book collections and accessible services.

Health and Wellbeing Videos
Range of videos created by Somerset Libraries staff to help keep our minds and bodies healthy

Local Health Services

Community Connect
Directory of local services and activities relating to health, wellbeing and social care

Healthy Somerset
Information and advice on physical, mental and sexual health services in Somerset

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