Pain Management resources - The aim of this page is to empower our patients to discover additional strategies and means of support to help them live better with chronic pain.

If your child is feeling unwell, you can use our symptom checker below to gain a better understanding of what might be happening and where to get treatment.

You will find information here on some of the most common conditions and symptoms that affect children.

Musculoskeletal physiotherapy helps people who are experiencing joint pains, muscle pains, sprains and strains.

You can now self-refer for physiotherapy for both the Belfast and South-Eastern Trust areas.

For those with no symptoms, please order a free home test kit at: www.sh24.org.uk.

If you have symptoms or had a positive home test, please contact our GUM service on 028 9615 2111 (8.15am to 10.15am, Monday to Friday).

Community Pharmacists offer professional free health advice on everyday illnesses, such as cough, colds, aches and pains. They can also advise about prescribed and over-the-counter medicines and Minor Ailments

Northern Ireland Primary Eyecare Assessment and Referral Service (NI PEARS) is a service provided by most optometry practices across Northern Ireland for patients who develop a sudden eye problem.

Lifeline is the Northern Ireland crisis response helpline service for people who are experiencing distress or despair.

You can call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

If you have a minor ailment you may be able to speak to a pharmacist without waiting to see a GP. These conditions include:

Acne / Athlete’s foot / Acute Diarrhoea / Ear Wax / Infections of the groin / Haemorrhoids / Head Lice / Mouth Ulcers / Scabies / Threadworms / Oral Thrush / Vaginal Thrush / Verrucae

If you have found out you are pregnant you can now refer yourself directly to ‘book’ for Maternity care

PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARE TAKING APPROPRIATE PREGNANCY VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTATION

The helplines provide a variety of vital support services including, information, advice, counselling, a listening ear and be-friending, and offer immediate support to those with a wide-range of health and wellbeing needs, often for those who are the most vulnerable in our community.

Freephone services supporting parents and families, as well as offering a range of parenting programmes including advice, support and guidance for parents, carers and family members.

Public Health guidance for return to school after illness. Includes; Chicken Pox / Conjunctivitis / Diarrhoea & Vomiting etc.

Domestic Violence can be physical, sexual or emotional. There are various agencies who can be contacted for assistance. Click the link below to find local services and Helplines

Cancer Focus are offering remote specialist stop smoking support clinics. You can self-refer using the link here, or contact them via 028 9066 3281 or behealthy@cancerfocusni.org.