Local emergency dental services are available if you do not have a regular dentist. Find out more…

Age UK have three centres across Plymouth (the Barbican, Mount Gould and Plymstock) which are open 5 days a week and offer a range of quality day activities, freshly cooked meals and a friendly atmosphere supported by experienced staff. Find out more…

Offers support, training workshops, events and activities for local carers. Based at Guild House, Mannamead Road, Plymouth PL3 5QL. Find out more

Provides choices in support services, advice and information, which put people in control of their lives and where possible, improve the health and wellbeing of the families who are caring for a person with memory loss.

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See the NHS Vaccination Schedule

Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks. Find out more

A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever. Find out more

Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point. Find out more

Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children. Find out more

Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children. Find out more

From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions NHS Choices – Childhood Illness

Access Plymouth is a local charity run from purpose built premises in the Mayflower East Car Park for the benefit of local people and visitors to Plymouth. It has become a ‘one stop shop’ for disabled and frail elderly people’s local transport needs. Find out more

The Carers Hub Plymouth is a partnership between Plymouth Guild, Age UK Plymouth and Carers Trust Phoenix. We are dedicated to improving the lives of local carers by providing quality information and practical support. Find out more

Harbour is here to help anyone, including family and friends, affected by the misuse of drugs and alcohol by providing information, education, assessment and care co-ordination. Find out more

Broadreach is an innovative and dynamic registered charity, offering treatment and support services for men and women whose lives have been adversely affected by addiction. Find out more

Trevi House are a unique residential rehabilitation unit located in Plymouth. Since 1993 they have been offering treatment to women with alcohol and/or drug related problems. Find out more

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

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If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.0300 123 6600 Talk online

Find a Local Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.0300 123 1110

For more information about the benefits of drinking less, top tips and more visit NHS Choices – Drinking and Alcohol
Alternatively, for more information on how drug misuse can be harmful to your health visit NHS Choices – The Effects of Drugs

Our lifestyles can be more unhealthy than we think. Start the fight back to a healthier you. Find out more

If you’re planning on getting pregnant, you can improve your chances of conceiving and having a successful pregnancy. Follow these steps

Calculate your Due DateYour Antenatal Appointments ExplainedFind Maternity Services Near you

Your six week post natal check

Whatever you want to know about getting pregnant, being pregnant or caring for your new baby, you should find it here – NHS Choices – Your Pregnancy & Baby Guide

We’re here to support parents. We give them accurate, impartial information so that they can decide what’s best for their family, and we introduce them to a network of local parents to gain practical and emotional support. Find out more

Having a baby is an exciting time for you and your family and the team of highly trained midwives and doctors on the labour ward are here to ensure that you are cared for in the way that you wish. Find out more

At some time in our lives most of us find ourselves feeling low, worried, fearful or distressed. Plymouth Options offers a range of services to people experiencing common mental health problems. Find out more

We offer a wide range of information, advice, counselling and support services to young people. Find out more

Learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression. Find out more

A selection of digital self-help leaflets are available about topics ranging from abuse, alcohol, eating disorders, panic and self-harm, provided by Northumerbland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more

Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness. Find out more

Information and Support for all mental health issues. Mind Infoline 0300 123 3393 Find out more

If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.116 123 Find out more

A Plymouth-based charity focused on issues within family relationships. Find out more

Offers support, training workshops, events and activities for local carers. Based at Guild House, Mannamead Road, Plymouth PL3 5QL. Find out more

For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit

NHS Choices – Mental Health

One You – Feeling Stressed?

Provides a wide range of eyecare at home for patients who are unable to visit a high street pharmacist due to mental or physical disability. Find out more…

Provides a range of physiotherapy services to patients across Plymouth. There is no need for referral though a GP. Find out more

There are 15 types of contraception available in the UK. Find out what they are, how to use them, where to get them and the advantages and disadvantages of each method.Find out more

Emergency contraception advice

They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK. Find out more

A free and confidential sexual health service, offering STI testing and treatment, emergency contraception, advice and counselling and more. This is a walk-in clinic, no referral is needed. Find out more

We offer a wide range of information, advice, counselling and support services to young people including Chlamydia screening. Find out more

Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services for nearly 250,000 young people UK-wide, each year. Get advice now

For more information about Sexual Health topics including a contraception guide visit NHS Choices – Sexual Health

A smokefree future. Find out more

The Smokefree app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smokefree for the 4-week programme you’re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.

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Find Local Stop Smoking Services

Choose from an app, Quit Kit, email, SMS and face-to-face guidance. Sign up now

Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan. Get a plan now

For more information about the benefits of stopping smoking, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Stop Smoking

One You – Thinking of quitting?

Plymouth University’s policies on extenuating circumstances for students during examinations. Find out more

Help with study support requirements for students who have a disability. Find out more

Plymouth University offers one-to-one counselling and a whole range of personal development sessions and groups, as well as e-counselling for those off campus. Find out more

Abortion clinics, information, advice and treatment. Find out more…

Support and advice for termination of pregnancy. Find out more…

Pregnancy Crisis Care is a Plymouth-based charity helping women and their partners with any pregnancy related crisis by providing free, confidential, impartial support and counselling. Find out more

One You Plymouth offers a free 12 week programme for adults (16+) with a body mass index (BMI) between 26-39, helping you to eat well and lose weight. Find out more

The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.

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Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle. Find out more

Get help and advice from NHS Choices including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Get help now

You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight. Find out more

The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You’ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you’re ever short of inspiration.

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The plan is designed to help you lose weight and keep it off. Get started now

Calculation your BMI using this NHS Choices Tools

For more information about the benefits of losing weight, top tips and more visit

NHS Choices – Weight Loss

One You – How healthy is your food?

One You – How much have you moved today?