Some people have medical insurance but most people can't afford it and rely on the national Health Service, the NHS. This is provided by the governament in Britain.
The NHS has sent everybody in Britain a Self-Help Guide. This will help you diagnose what is wrong and find the best treatment. It covers things like headaches, coughs and colds, having a temperature or stomach ache. For many people it could be all they need.
You may need to go to the chemist to buy cough mixture or pills for a headche.
If you can't get to a doctor, there are two other NHS services you could try. The first is NHS Direct. This is a phone service where are trainded nurse will suggest the best way to treat you.
The NHS also provides Walk-in Centres in more than 60 locations in Britain.
For accidents or emergencies you should go to a hospital which has got a specific Accident and Emergencies departament.
Doctors and medical staff can cure lots of illnesses now using sugery and treatment with drugs.
But many people prefer alternative medecine. The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet, get lots of exercise and take good care of yourself. You shouldn'tthen need to use the healthcare system at all!
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