What to do if you can’t get GP appointment (3 alternatives) We all know how hard it is get face-to-face (F2F) appointment with a GP nowadays. MyHSN is very sorry about this issue. If you can’t get a GP appointment, consider these three alternatives: 1. Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). Also called an Urgent Care Centre […]
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What are Three Good Things (TGT)? Three Good Things (TGT) is a positive psychology intervention that involves writing down three good things that happened each day and reflecting on why they happened. The goal of the exercise is to help people cultivate gratitude, increase optimism, and boost happiness. It can also help people shed negative […]
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Why don’t hospital computer systems link up in the NHS? In this article we will explain why hospital computer systems do not link up in the NHS – and what else they don’t link to. Key points The NHS is very big, perhaps too big. It spends 10% of your hard-earnt taxes. Costs £180 billion […]
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How to choose right type of mental health practitioner – a basic guide This is our basic guide: Therapist/counsellor (including NHS IAPTs = NHS therapist/counsellor) – mild mental health problem, e.g. mild depression or anxiety; or ‘life problems’ Psychologist (not often on NHS) – when you want to know why you have a problem, and […]
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What’s the difference between a counsellor, therapist, psychotherapist, psychologist and psychiatrist? It’s not clear and that is part of the problem. And it’s hard to make the decision between these health professionals if you don’t understand what you’re deciding between. Also. Regarding the differences, there is alot of overlap – and some practitioners combine roles. […]
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Going t0 A&E: 5 Pros and 5 Cons 5 Pros of A&E care A&Es are for critical and life-threatening situations. So if you may have one of those, they are the place to go. If you need to be admitted to a hospital bed, this is easily done A&E facilities include advanced medical technology (CTs, […]
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Is there private A&E? Private hospitals do not have A&E departments in the same way that NHS hospitals do. However, some have walk-in urgent care centres (UCCs) where you can seek treatment – instead of going to an NHS walk-in centre. Urgent care centres don’t treat life-threatening conditions. If you suspect you are having a […]
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Should I see a therapist/counsellor or psychologist? When choosing between a therapist/counsellor, and a psychologist, you should consider your needs and the type of mental health issues you are facing. But. It’s hard to make the decision between these health professionals if you don’t understand what you’re deciding between. And the choice is not just […]
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10 sputum (phlegm) facts In this article we will describe 10 facts about sputum (phlegm). Alternative names include spit or spittle. 1. What is sputum? Sputum – also known as phlegm – is a mixture of saliva and mucus produced in the lower airways (trachea, bronchi and bronchioles) of the respiratory tract. It is coughed […]
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How do NHS systems work in the 4 nations of the UK? The four countries that make up the UK – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – have different health systems, as healthcare in the UK is devolved. England Health services in England are centrally funded from the Department of Health and Social Care, […]
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