Live Well with NHS Digital Health Tools

By Gabriele Silyte, your Health Coach at Medics PCN

Healthy Choices

Small changes, when made regularly, can make a big difference to your health. That’s why the NHS has created a range of free, trusted digital tools to support healthier choices. To begin with, the Healthy Choices Quiz is a simple and helpful place to start.

Start with the Healthy Choices Quiz

Not sure where to begin with your health? You’re not alone, and that’s completely normal.

To help you get started, the NHS Healthy Choices Quiz asks a few simple questions and shows you which areas of your health need a little more attention. For example, it can help you focus on moving more, managing weight, cutting down on alcohol, stopping smoking, or looking after your mental wellbeing.

The quiz:

  • Takes only a few minutes
  • Is suitable for adults aged 18+
  • Is especially helpful for people aged 40–60
  • Gives personalised suggestions based on your answers
  • Links you directly to trusted NHS apps and support

👉 Take the quiz here: https://www.nhs.uk/hcquiz

This is a simple first step — no judgement, no pressure, just clear direction.

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Why This Matters

Preventable health conditions place increasing pressure on individuals, families, and the NHS. Because of this, many adults manage more than one health risk at the same time, such as low physical activity, excess weight, smoking, high alcohol intake, or ongoing stress. Over time, these risks build up and start to affect everyday health and wellbeing.

The NHS focus has shifted from reacting to illness to preventing it earlier. Digital tools are a key part of that shift. They allow people to:

  • Access support at a time that suits them
  • Build healthier habits gradually
  • Take ownership of their wellbeing

Used properly, these tools work, especially when combined with local support from your GP practice and PCN services.

NHS Apps You May Be Signposted To

After completing the quiz, you may be directed to one or more of the following free NHS apps.

Physical Activity and Nutrition

  • NHS Weight Loss Plan, structured 12-week support for healthier weight loss
  • NHS Food Scanner, scan food labels and make better choices
  • NHS Active 10, build up to 10 minutes of brisk walking a day
  • NHS Couch to 5K, gradual, beginner-friendly running programme

Smoking

  • NHS Quit Smoking App, daily support to help you quit
  • Personal Quit Plan (email programme), tailored advice straight to your inbox

Alcohol

  • NHS Drink Free Days App, track drinking and build alcohol-free days

Mental Health

  • Mind Plan (email programme), personalised guidance to support mental wellbeing

All apps are evidence-based, secure, and completely free.

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Support from Medics PCN

Digital tools work best when they are part of a bigger picture.

If you would like extra support, for example with weight management, physical activity, or lifestyle change, Medics PCN offers Health and Wellbeing Coaching and can help you access local services.

Speak to your GP practice or ask about a referral to a Health and Wellbeing Coach.