Useful information for patients

MINOR ILLNESS AND INJURY

If you are suffering from a minor illness or injury, there is a wealth of good information available to help you treat yourself or your child at home.

www.nhs.net gives good advice for minor conditions, and when to seek further help from a medical professional.

TELEPHONE OR ONLINE ADVICE NHS 111 (24 HOUR SERVICE)

If you are looking for telephone advice, or online advice via the NHS website you can either phone 111 or click on the link to access

https://www.england.nhs.uk/urgent-emergency-care/nhs-111/

PHARMACY SERVICES

Many pharmacist can help with minor illness and injury advice, for example cough, colds, conjunctivitis, thrush, minor rashes etc. They can also provide advice

with medication issues.