Healthier Together App Now Available – Supporting Parents and Young People with Trusted Health Advice

Parents, carers and young people are encouraged to use the Healthier Together app, a free and easy-to-use resource designed to provide clear, reliable advice about common childhood illnesses and when to seek medical help.

The app brings together clinically approved guidance from NHS professionals across the North East and North Cumbria, helping families feel more confident when managing symptoms at home and deciding the most appropriate level of care.

What is the Healthier Together App?

The Healthier Together is a digital health resource developed to support parents and carers in understanding a wide range of childhood conditions. It provides up-to-date, evidence-based advice in a simple and accessible format.

Key Benefits

1. Trusted NHS-Approved Advice
All information is developed and reviewed by healthcare professionals, ensuring families receive safe and reliable guidance.

2. Clear “What to Do” Guidance
The app helps you understand:

How to manage common childhood illnesses at home
When it is appropriate to seek advice from a pharmacist, GP, or urgent care
When symptoms may require emergency attention

3. Symptom Checker Tool
A simple symptom-based guide helps you quickly find relevant advice without needing medical knowledge.

4. Reduces Unnecessary Appointments
By supporting safe self-care where appropriate, the app helps reduce pressure on GP practices and emergency services, ensuring care is available for those who need it most.

5. Easy to Use, Anytime Access
Available on mobile devices, the app provides instant guidance 24/7, giving reassurance whenever concerns arise.

6. Localised Health Information
Advice is tailored to NHS guidance relevant to your local area, ensuring consistency with regional healthcare services.

Why We Recommend It

The Healthier Together app is a valuable tool for families, helping to reduce anxiety around common childhood illnesses and supporting informed decisions about when to seek medical help.

We strongly encourage all parents, carers, and young people to download and explore the app so they are prepared when health concerns arise.

Learn More

To access the app and find out more, visit:
https://www.healthiertogether.app/

Published on 16 April 2026