Health and Medical Advice

How do I find information about my local health services?

	NHS Choices website

You can search for doctors, opticians, dentists, hospitals, pharmacies and walk-in centres in your local area on the NHS Choices website.

You can also find in-depth information about illnesses and treatments from the Health A-Z pages of the NHS Choices website.

NHS Choices is a service that aims to put you at the centre of your healthcare. It has been developed to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things like smoking, drinking and exercise, through to the practical aspects of finding and using NHS services should you need them.

The Oxfordshire NHS website is a comprehensive online source of health-related information, focusing on Oxfordshire.

Where can I get trustworthy advice about my medical concerns?

NHS Direct deliver telephone and e-health information services day and night direct to the public. Visit the NHS Direct website or phone 08 45 46 47 to ask any health related enquiry 24-hours a day.

NHS Direct website

Visit our Health Links page for useful links to other websites relating to health and medical advice in Oxford.

What is the Oxford Healthy Living Partnership?

	Oxford Healthy Living website

Oxford City Council is a member of the Oxford Healthy Living Partnership who run a range of healthy living projects in Barton, Blackbird Leys, Rose Hill, and with some vulnerable groups across the city. The partnership supports food safety, healthy cooking, community catering and run Oxford's Health Trainer service for one-to-one support with lifestyle changes. Visit the Oxford Healthy Living Partnership website for full details of what the partnership offers, and to check out their healthy living top tips.

Page last reviewed 9 May 2008