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Self Care Awareness

Self Care Awareness

Self care is about treating minor illnesses and managing these conditions at home. It allows you to be in control of you health and wellbeing by improving your quality of life and avoids you from getting ill.

Pharmacy Minor Illness Scheme

For health dealing with minor illness such as the common cold and coughs, there is a free NHS minor aliment scheme that is available in chemists within your local area. The pharmacist will be able to provide you with advice to help treat your illness.

Further information on the minor illness and scheme and how it could be helpful for you [EXTERNAL PDF DOWNLOAD]

NHS 111 Symptom Checker

If you are unsure of what help you need to treat your symptoms there is also the NHS Symptom checker. View the NHS Symptom Checker

Use the Right Service

Self Care Pharmacy NHS 111 GP Advice UTCs A&E or 999

Care for yourself at home

Minor cuts and scrapes
Minor bruises
Minor sprains
Coughs and Colds

Local expert advice

Minor illnesses
Headaches
Stomach upsets
Bites and stings

Non-emergency help

Feeling unwell?
Unsure?
Anxious?
Need help?

Out of Hours: Call 111

Persistent symptoms
Chronic pain
Long term conditions
New prescriptions

Urgent Treatment Centres

Breaks and sprains
X-rays
Cuts and grazes
Fever and rashes

For emergencies only

Choking
Chest pain
Blacking out
Serious blood loss

The NHS app is also another way of seeking treatment for minor illness and getting health advice. All you need to do is download the app.

Download the free 'Ask NHS' App Today

  • Check your symptoms
  • Digital access to NHS 111
  • Book GP appointments
  • Get trusted self-care advice
  • Available 24/7

 

Helpful links

www.nhs.uk/oneyou

www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week-resources

www.healthysandwell.co.uk

www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/successful-self-care-aware-consultations

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