The Sound Doctor gives you free access to short, easy-to-follow health films and courses created with NHS clinicians.
The films are designed to help you better understand your health, treatment and day-to-day wellbeing in a simple and practical way. You can watch them on your phone, tablet or computer, whenever it suits you.
Topics include heart health, diabetes, breathing conditions, healthy lifestyle changes, mental wellbeing and more. Many courses are also available in different languages.
How it can help you
The Sound Doctor can help you:
- Understand your condition and treatment more clearly
- Feel more confident managing your health at home
- Get trusted advice in a simple, easy-to-watch format
- Watch information again whenever you need to
- Share films with family members or carers
- Access information in your preferred language where available
The films are short, practical and designed for real life, especially if you find long leaflets or medical information difficult to take in.
How it helps your GP practice
The Sound Doctor helps your GP practice by making it easier for you to access trusted health information between appointments.
It can help reinforce advice discussed during consultations, answer common questions and support you in looking after your health and wellbeing at home.
Practice link to Sound Doctor home page / video links