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 government in Britain. The NHS has sent everybody in Britain a Self-Help Buide. This will help you diagnose what is wrong and find the best treatment. It covers tings like headaches, coughs and colds, having a temperature or a stomach ache. For many people it could be all they need.
If you can't get to a doctor, there are two other NHS services you could thy. The first is NHS Direct. 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 department.
But many people prefer alternative medicine. This can include many kinds of treatments is the use of Chinese herbs, acupuncture and osteopathy. Hopefully these treatments won't be necessary. 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't then need to use the healthcare system at all!
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