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Help us help you stay well
Self-care
Hangover, Cough, Cold, Grazes, Small cuts, Sore throat.
Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries.
A large range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest.
Pharmacy
Diarrhoea, Earache, Painful cough, Stings, Bites, Rashes, Teething, Sticky eye.
Pharmacists advise and treat a range of symptoms. This can avoid unnecessary trips to your GP, UTC or ED and save time.
No appointment is needed and most pharmacies have private consulting areas.
GP
Arthritis, Asthma, Back pain, Vomiting, Stomach ache.
GPs, nurses and other primary care staff have an excellent understanding of general health issues and can deal with a whole range of health problems.
Urgent care
Minor scalds and burns, Sprains, Strains, Suspected broken bones, Itchy rashes.
Our urgent treatment centre provides services for a range of conditions.
ED / 999
Severe bleeding, Breathing difficulties, Severe chest pain, Loss of consciousness.
Our Emergency Department or 999 is best used in an emergancy for serious or life-threatening situations.
NHS 111
If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice, and guidance for non-life threatening emergencies call NHS 111 – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
NHS website
You can also access health advice and guidance or find your nearest service online through the NHS website – visit www.nhs.uk
Choose the right service
For more information on choosing the right service locally, see: ‘Please continue to support our NHS by choosing the right service‘ on page 8.