Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

Prioritise your health. If you have a chronic condition, a new illness causing concern or feel under the weather, seek the appropriate professional healthcare support. Many pharmacists can support you with everyday health concerns meaning you may not need to visit your GP, and you should only go to a hospital in an emergency.

Take your Medication. Many of us take medication to stay healthy and manage existing health conditions. While rationing your medication and cutting back on prescription spending may save money in the short term, it may lead to health complications in the long run. Prices for NHS prescriptions have been frozen, and prescriptions are free for those over 60.   

Keep your appointments. Please attend any pre-arranged or regular appointments with your GP, dentist, optician or hospital. Bus fares have been frozen across thousands of routes, but if you're worried about the additional costs incurred in booking or attending, check out what support is available to help you when traveling to your GP, hospital or other NHS services here.