Please use the FREE getUBetter app designed and written by your local clinicians in North East London – TNW. It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery.
– Instant access
– Easy to use
– Safe and effective
Your healthcare professionals cannot be with you 24/7, but getUBetter can.
Why is self-care important?
Most musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries and conditions can be treated at home and will get better without the need for a specialist appointment. getUBetter gives you the knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to improve your MSK health and lifestyle.
What is getUBetter?
GetUBetter is a safe and effective way to help you self-manage your injury or condition at home, work, and on the move. The app covers a range of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions…
– Back, Back & Leg, Neck
– Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist
– Hand, Hip, Knee
– Ankle, Foot, Upper Limb Tendinopathy
– Lower Limb Tendinopathy, Sprains and strains
…and is designed to help you trust your recovery, live and work well.
Who is getUBetter for?
Anyone 18 or over who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.
What will I get?
– Instant and 24/7 support
– Easy-to-follow exercises
– Support to recover, live, and work well
– Help when waiting
– Advice on when to seek help
– Approved by your clinicians
– Access to local treatments and services
– Support before and after surgery
What are the next steps?
1. Download the getUBetter app – You can download the app through the link at the bottom of this page.
2. Create your account
Enter your postcode, select your GP practice, and enter your details to create your account.
3. Choose your condition
Select your condition and follow your personalised and targeted recovery pathway. If you need further help getting started, watch our videos (GetUBetter get started, GetUBetter How it works) or get in touch with one of our team: contact@getubetter.com
The app is not suitable for:
-Under 18-year-olds
-People with worsening neurological symptoms like numbness, weakness, or problems with bowel or bladder.
-People diagnosed with an infection, rheumatological problems, neurological issues, cancer, kidney, fracture, and pelvic organ pain.
-People that are requiring an ongoing close medical attention.
-People with very severe, worsening symptoms
-Pregnancy-related problems.