Sometimes the key to our recovery lies with us. For example, if you have a minor illness or a less serious injury, then self-care at home is the best option.
Symptom checker
NHS Inform has self-help guides. These guides use set of questions similar to those that your GP or a call handler from NHS 24 would ask to establish the seriousness of your health complaint. See some of the most common health complaint guides below:
There are also guides on common conditions such as abdominal pain, rashes, back ache, headaches and many more. Go to nhsinform.scot/self-help-guides for help with minor illnesses.