Feeling unwell?

If you're feeling unwell and need help when your GP surgery or pharmacy is closed call NHS 111 or visit the NHS website at www.nhs.uk. You can also find information in the table below to help identify the most appropriate service for you. 

• NHS 111

  

  Unsure
  Unwell 
  Confused 
  Need to know where
  to go

  For confidential health service advice and information, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, call NHS 111. They will direct you to the best place to get treatment and advise you of local available services. 

  Visit NHS 111 to get more information 

• Self-care

  

  Grazed knee
  Cough or cold
  Sore throat
  Hangover

  Many illnesses and injuries can be treated at home. Ensure your medicine cabinet is stocked with
  - Paracetamol
  - Plasters
  - Rehydration mixture
  - Thermometer
  - Indigestion remedy
  Visit NHS Choices at www.nhs.uk

• Pharmacy

  

  Vomiting and diarrhoea
  Runny nose
  Headache Flu-like symptoms

  Your local pharmacist is fully qualified to give you advice on common illnesses and injuries and medicines to treat them.

  Click here to find your local pharmacy.

• Your GP & out of hours

  

  Ear discharge/pain
  Rashes
  Stomach pain
  Concerns regarding ongoing conditions

  If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, contact your GP surgery. If you need advice outside your GP surgery opening hours, call NHS 111 for advice.

  Click here to find your local GP service.

• Minor Injuries Unit

  

  Strains
  Sprains
  Stitches
  X-rays

  NHS Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) – for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries without an appointment.

  To receive more information regarding the minor injury units click here 

• A&E & 999

  

  Choking
  Chest pain
  Blackout
  Blood loss

  Accident and Emergency Department (A&E)/999 – for use in very severe or life threatening conditions only.

  Further information about the 999 emergency services can be found here