Healthcare

Most of the time we feel well. We can play sports, go to work and enjoy our lives. But sometimes we just don't feel well. Some people have medical insurance but most people can't afford it and rely on the Nation Health Service, the NHS. The NHS has sent everybody in Britain a Self-Help Guide. This will help you diagnose what is wrong and find the best treatment. You may need to go to the chemist to buy cough mixture or pills for a headache. There are lots of medicines you can buy in the chemist but for more powerful ones like antibiotics you need to have a prescription.
If you can't get to a doctor, there are two other NHS services you could try. The first is NHS DIrect. The NHS also provides Walk-in Centres in more than 60 locations in Britain. You don't ned and appointment - you can just go in and wait until a doctor is available to treat you.
Doctors and medical staff can cure lots of illnesses now using surgery and treatment with drugs.
But many people prefer alternative medicine. This can include many kinds of treatment using both very old and very modern techniques. Hopefully these treatments won't be necessary. The best way to avoid getting ill is to have a healthy diet, fets lots of exercise and take good care of yourself.

Computers

Computers are a very important part of our lives. They tell us about delays to transport. They drive trains, analyse evidence and control buildings. For many young people, playing computer games is their favourite way of spending spare time. Computers are a very important part of most areas of life in Britain.

The smart home is now a real possibility. It will become very common. And of course you will be able to give new instructions to the computer from your mobile phone. Many homes have got lots televisions and several computers. If the temperature outside changes, the smart home will adjust temperature levels inside.
In a survey, 44 per cent of young people between 11 and 16 said their PC was a trusted friend. Twenty per cent said they were happier at their computer than spending time with family or friends. Another survey found that people in Britain spend so much time on the phone, texting and reading e-mails that they no longer have time for conversation.