Patient Visual Guides

Understanding HbA1c and fasting glucose tests, target ranges, and when to seek help.

Understanding TSH, T4 and T3 tests, underactive vs overactive thyroid symptoms.

Understanding eGFR, creatinine, and kidney stages. How to protect your kidneys.

Understanding liver function tests (LFTs), what different patterns mean, and liver care.

Understanding cholesterol tests, QRISK score, good vs bad cholesterol explained.

Understanding haemoglobin, ferritin, B12, and types of anaemia. Iron-rich foods.

Understanding prostate-specific antigen levels, normal ranges by age, and what raised results mean.

Understanding total testosterone, free testosterone, and SHBG. Normal ranges and interpretation.

The key test for detecting heart muscle damage. Understanding levels, timing, and what results mean.

Heart failure blood test explained. Understanding levels, NICE thresholds, and what results mean.

Understanding inflammatory bowel disease. Comparing Crohn's and UC - symptoms, differences, and when to seek help.

Understanding autoimmune conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Psoriasis. Symptoms, differences, and management.

Recognise stroke symptoms fast. Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 999. Every minute counts.

Recognising and responding to severe allergic reactions. Signs, adrenaline auto-injector use, and when to call 999.

Recognise heart attack symptoms: chest pain, arm pain, shortness of breath. Call 999 immediately - every minute counts.

What to do if someone is choking. Back blows, abdominal thrusts, and when to call 999. Adults and children.

Recognise meningitis: rash that doesn't fade, stiff neck, sensitivity to light. Call 999 - it can kill in hours.

Think SEPSIS: Slurred speech, Extreme shivering, Passing no urine, Severe breathlessness, "I feel like I might die", Skin mottled.

How to control severe bleeding: apply direct pressure, call 999. First aid for major blood loss that won't stop.

How to check moles for warning signs. Asymmetry, Border, Colour, Diameter, Evolving - know when to see your GP.

Understanding prostate health, common symptoms, PSA testing pros and cons, and when to speak to your GP.

Step-by-step guide to checking your testicles. What's normal, what to look for, and when to see your GP.

ACE inhibitors, ARBs, calcium channel blockers, beta blockers, and diuretics explained.

Metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, sulfonylureas, and insulin explained.

Relievers, preventers, combination inhalers, inhaler colours, and technique explained.

Statins, ezetimibe, fibrates, and PCSK9 inhibitors. Addressing common statin concerns.

How to take levothyroxine correctly. Timing, food interactions, what to avoid, and signs your dose may need adjusting.

Understanding SSRIs like sertraline. How they work, timeline to effect, common side effects, and safe stopping.

Proton pump inhibitors explained. When to use, how to take, stepping down safely, and long-term considerations.

Blood thinners explained. Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban - how they work, monitoring, and safety precautions.

Step-by-step guide to using your inhaler correctly. MDI, dry powder, and spacer techniques for better asthma control.

Understanding Vitamin D levels, who's at risk, sources, supplements, and calcium for bones.