Emergency and out of hours care
A well-stocked medicine chest will treat many every day illnesses and ailments at home
Headaches, sore throats and stomach aches
Urgent medical help or advice when it's not a life threatening situation
Calling 111 will connect you to a team of fully trained call advisers, who are supported by experienced nurses and paramedics
Confidential expert advice and treatment for common illness and complaints
Aches, pains, coughs and colds, stopping smoking, hay fever, diarrhoea, allergies, skin conditions, flu jabs
For illnesses that won’t go away make an appointment
Flu jabs, persistent ear pain/backache/vomiting or diarrhoea, allergic reaction, long term conditions, counselling and emotional problems
X-rays (mid-week only), wounds, bites, minor burns & scalds, muscle & joint injuries, sports injuries, emergency contraception, eye problems, earache, cystitis and minor head injuries
Emergency Department or 999 (A&E)
You should only go to the Emergency Department or call 999 when it’s a critical or life-threatening emergency.
Stroke, overdose, choking, blacking out, open wound, blood loss, loss of consciousness, acute confused state and fits not stopping, severe allergic reactions, breathing difficulties and severe chest pain
Dialling 999 and stating an emergency will result in a response vehicle being set to your location
