If you’re feeling unwell and need help when your GP surgery or pharmacy is closed call NHS 111 or visit the NHS website. You can also find information below to help identify the most appropriate service for you.
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
Grazed knee, cough/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
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Vomiting/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. Find your local pharmacy.
Ear discharge, pain, stomach pain, concerns, ongoing issues?
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. Find your local GP service.
Strains, sprains, stitches and x-rays
NHS Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) – for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries without an appointment. Find out more about minor injury units.
Chocking, chest pain, unconsciousness, blood-loss?
Accident and Emergency Department (A&E)/999 – for use in very severe or life threatening conditions only.