Do you have a joint or muscle problem?
Please use the FREE local getUBetter app approved by your clinicians in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly ICB. It is provided alongside your NHS care and offers local tips, advice, and exercises tailored to you.
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 ca be managed 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 |
| Ankle | Hip | Knee |
| Foot | Upper limb tendinopathy | Lower limb tendinopathy |
| Sprains and strains | Hand |
…and is designed to help you improve, live and work well.
Who is getUBetter for?
Anyone aged 16 or over, in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly who needs help with a joint or muscle problem.
What will I get?
- Instant and 24/7 support approved by your clinicians
- Easy to follow exercises you can progress yourself
- Support to recover, live, and work well
- Help when waiting
- Advice on when to seek help
- Information on local treatments and services
20 Touch to Speak languages function for:
| Arabic | Bengali | Farsi |
| Gujarati | Polish | Portuguese |
| Punjabi | Romanian | Somali |
| Spanish | Ukrainian | Urdu |
| Welsh | English | Nepalese |
| Turkish | Tamil | Hindi |
| Mandarin | Cantonese |
What are the next steps?
- Download the getUBetter app
You can download the app through this link https://getubetter.org/486Z7hk
- Create your account
Enter your postcode, select your GP practice, and enter your details to create your account.
- Choose your condition
Select your condition and follow your personalised and targeted recovery pathway.
If you need further help getting started, watch our video or get in touch with one of our team at [email protected].
