THOUSANDS of people are set to become healthcare experts when a new health guide is delivered to households in Bolton.

The 64-page guide, based on information from NHS Direct, will be sent to 117,000 people as part of the Thomson Local directories. Two million copies of the "Not Feeling Well?" guide have been sent to GP's surgeries, pharmacies, NHS walk-in centres and supermarkets since it was written in 1999. The guide covers 25 of the most common adult and child health problems.

The self-help guide can also be accessed online at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.