The NHS in Birmingham and Solihull is helping local people to get the right care at the right time this winter by launching an innovative and fun new game called ‘Play Your Care Right’.

With so many services to choose from, like A&E, your GP or phoning 111, it can be difficult to know the correct one to choose. With the help of the 'Play Your Care Right' video, you can learn what to do in various different situations, ranging from a sprained ankle and cough, to severe chest pain and even head lice.

Dr Richard Mendelsohn, Chief Medical Officer for NHS Birmingham and Solihull Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs), said: “We understand that it may be confusing for people to know where to go for their condition and the aim of this animation, while enjoyable, carries an important message. Accessing the correct service will usually mean that you will be seen quicker and by the health care professional who is best able to help you. It will also help to free up services for people who really need them.

“Sometimes in a hurry it’s easy to make a quick decision about where to go to for help, so this animation, whilst being fun and entertaining, is about helping people in Birmingham and Solihull to know which are the correct services to go to for different conditions."

You can watch the video below, or play the game via the link at the end of the page.