Other Useful Resources

Other Useful Resources is a comprehensive collection of trusted NHS health information covering a wide range of health topics. The service provides access to clinically reviewed guidance on contraception, medicines, mental health, pregnancy, vaccinations, women’s health, and more. All content is curated by the NHS to help you understand symptoms, conditions, treatments, and make confident health decisions.

Yes. Other Useful Resources is a free service available to all registered NowPatient users.

No. Other Useful Resources are available to all registered NowPatient users regardless of whether you have completed your Health Profile. These resources provide open access to NHS health information without personalization.

Other Useful Resources provides access to the complete NHS health information library, allowing you to browse any topic regardless of your personal health profile. Personalized Learning automatically curates content specifically matched to your conditions and medications. Both services complement each other: use Personalized Learning for targeted information about your health, and Other Useful Resources to explore any additional topics of interest.

Navigate to your account homepage and scroll to the ‘Other Useful Resources’ section. You will see a series of Service Cards - one for each resource category. Access each resource using the Options Menu on the relevant Service Card.

Each Service Card has its own Options Menu trigger. Use the table below to find the correct action for each resource:

Other Useful Resources includes the following NHS-curated categories:

Health A-Z provides in-depth, NHS-verified guidance on hundreds of health conditions. Each condition page explains symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment options, prevention, recovery tips, and when to get help - a reliable source for understanding long-term conditions, acute illnesses, and everything in between.

Each medicine entry explains what it is used for, how to take it, possible side effects, interactions, safety warnings, pregnancy considerations, and how it works. It is ideal for checking how to use a medicine safely and understanding its effects.

The Mental Health resource includes guidance on anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, and other common conditions, plus tips on coping, self-care techniques, and how to find professional support.

The Pregnancy resource covers the entire pregnancy journey - from trying for a baby and early pregnancy symptoms to antenatal appointments, labour, birth, and early postnatal care - including week-by-week information and reassurance.

The Contraception resource provides clear explanations of available contraception options including the pill, implant, IUD, injection, and condoms. Each page covers effectiveness, pros and cons, risks, side effects, and guidance on choosing the right option.

Women’s Health covers conditions and topics particularly relevant to women, including menstrual health, menopause, fertility, pelvic health, contraception, pregnancy, cancer screenings, and common conditions like endometriosis and PCOS.

Live Well provides practical advice on healthy living - covering exercise, nutrition, sleep, weight management, quitting smoking, alcohol guidance, and overall wellbeing. Content focuses on small daily changes you can apply right away.

Vaccinations provides accurate NHS advice about vaccines for babies, children, adults, and travel. It covers how vaccines work, what they protect against, the UK immunisation schedule, safety information, side effects, and why staying up to date matters.

Yes. Most resource categories include search functionality, allowing you to quickly find specific topics, conditions, medicines, or symptoms you are interested in learning about.

Yes. The content is curated by the NHS and regularly updated to reflect the latest clinical evidence, treatment guidelines, and health recommendations, ensuring you always have access to current, accurate health information.

You should contact your doctor or seek emergency care if you have severe or worsening symptoms; experience symptoms marked as ‘red flags’ in the resource guides; need a diagnosis or personalized treatment plan; have concerns about your specific health situation; require prescription medications; or experience a medical emergency. Other Useful Resources provide educational information and cannot replace professional medical assessment and care.