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NHS Tips for Better Sleep: How Much You Need and What Helps

NHS tips for better sleep: how much sleep adults need, a regular routine, relaxing before bed, a comfortable bedroom, and when the NHS says to see a GP.

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How to Set Up a Desk to Avoid Back and Neck Pain

How to set up a desk to avoid back and neck pain, using HSE guidance: screen height, chair, keyboard and mouse, laptops, regular breaks and your employer's duties.

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How Much Physical Activity Adults Need: The NHS Guidelines

How much physical activity adults need, from the NHS guidelines for ages 19 to 64: 150 minutes of moderate or 75 of vigorous activity a week, plus strength work on 2 days.

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How to Register with a GP Practice in England

How to register with a GP practice in England: registering online or on paper, what details you'll need, temporary registration, and what to do if a surgery says no.

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When to Use NHS 111, A&E or Your GP

When to use NHS 111, A&E or your GP, in the NHS website's own words: what 999 is for, what A&E is for, what 111 can do, and where pharmacies and GPs fit in.

8 November 2026

Our first guides are on their way. In the meantime, take a look at our guide on where to get NHS help.