Discover trusted tools and resources that make managing your family’s health more accessible and practical from the comfort of your home.
Handy Health Devices to Keep at Home
Introduction: “Maintaining your health at home can bring peace of mind and enhance your well-being. From monitoring vital signs to managing everyday needs, these essential health devices help you stay proactive about your health.”
- Blood Pressure Monitors:
Track your blood pressure conveniently with easy-to-use, clinically accurate monitors. It is ideal for managing blood pressure and spotting trends early. Recent research shows that often, when having blood pressure measured at the doctor [due to health appointments being short], a patient’s arm position can be incorrect, leading to blood pressure readings being too high. - To avoid this, you could consider measuring your blood pressure at home when you are more relaxed and sharing that lower blood pressure with your doctor when you have a check-up.
- If you want to consider this, check out our blood pressure monitor buying advice.
- Oximeters:
This is a quick and reliable way to monitor blood oxygen levels, perfect for when respiratory health needs close attention, for example, when a family member has COVID, flu or another illness. In these times when more and more NHS appointments are over the phone, giving oximeter readings over the phone could help a doctor quickly decide whether you need to come into the hospital or stay safe at home. Check out our guide to the best oximeters. - Digital Thermometers:
Ensure accurate temperature readings in seconds for routine checks or during illness. Check out our guide to digital thermometers. - Digital Bathroom Scales:
Go beyond weight tracking with smart scales that measure body composition, giving you a deeper insight into your fitness journey. Check out our guide to the best digital bathroom scales to help you on your weight loss journey.
Apps and Online Tools
In today’s world, having quick access to trusted health information and easy-to-use apps can make all the difference. Explore digital tools that help you manage your health efficiently.
- Free NHS Exercise and Diet Apps
Stay active and healthy with guided exercise routines tailored to all fitness levels. The free NHS Exercise App Couch to 5k supports your fitness journey with a safe and gentle exercise programme. It’s free to use. If you pair it with the NHS diet app, double your chances of losing some weight. - NHS App / NHS Online Proxy Access:
“Manage appointments, repeat prescriptions, and access health records not just for yourself but for loved ones, too. The NHS Proxy Access feature ensures you control your health management.” Click here and learn if and how you can request proxy access to a family members GP record, from their GP.
Help To Manage Complex Health Problems
Managing complex health conditions can be overwhelming, especially when caring for yourself and loved ones. These tools are here to simplify that journey and provide you with reliable support.
- Patient CV:
“Keep an organized record of your health history, making it easy to share with healthcare providers. Your health journey is made simple.” - Med Alert:
“For those moments when you need help fast, Med Alert provides immediate assistance and ensures that help is just a press away.” - Online Symptom Checkers:
Assess your symptoms from home and get guidance on whether further medical advice is needed. These checkers offer a first step to understanding what might be causing your symptoms. Click here to learn about free online symptom checkers available in the UK.