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Non-urgent advice: getUBetter MSK app

The getUBetter app has now launched across Leeds to help people digitally self-manage common muscle, bone and joint injuries and conditions.

It provides patients with safe, personalised, and targeted recovery management for each stage of their journey. getUBetter supports new, recurrent, and ongoing problems, making it suitable for 80% of all MSK patients. It also includes ‘Living with Pain’ – targeted support for managing persistent pain.

The app is freely available to anyone registered with a GP practice in Leeds, and can be downloaded by by searching for ‘getUBetter’ in the Google Play or Apple App stores.

People in Leeds can access the app by searching for ‘getUBetter’ in the app store on their mobile phone or tablet or through a web browser at app.getubetter.com.

 

 

Non-urgent advice: Pharmacy First

What is Pharmacy First?

Patients can now see a pharmacist first and do not need a GP appointment or a prescription to get advice and treatment for certain conditions.

It’s easy, you can just walk in!

You may also be referred by an NHS provider, like NHS 111, or your GP practice.

  • Treatment may be an over-the-counter medicine or prescription medication, depending on the clinical needs of the patient.
  • No appointment is needed.
  • Private consultation rooms are available for confidential discussions.
  • Please note: If you have prolonged or recurrent symptoms or skin discolouration, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, then you will need to contact your GP surgery.

 

 

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Page last reviewed: 01 June 2026
Page created: 20 May 2025