Where is best for my care

Self-Care

• Grazed knee
• Sore throat
• Norovirus

A lot of illnesses and symptoms can be treated in your home by making use of a well-stocked first aid kit and by getting plenty of rest.

Pharmacist

• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• Cough

Your local pharmacist is a highly trained healthcare professional who can give you advice on common illnesses and the medicines you need to treat them.

GP

• Feeling ill
• Fever
• Unexplained pains

If you have an illness or injury that won't go away make an appointment at your local GP.

NHS 111

• Urgent medical need

If you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not life-threatening you should call the NHS 111 service. Access this service by simply ringing 111.

Minor Injuries

• Cuts
• Sprains
• Strains

Minor Injury Units (MIU) can assess and treat minor burns, scalds, infected wounds, sprains, cuts, grazes and possible broken bones.

Mental Health

• Self-harm
• Suicidal feelings
• Hearing voices

If you experience a mental health crisis you can either contact your GP or NHS 111 who will put you in contact with the crisis team, or you can attend the crisis assessment suite at Roseberry Park Hospital.

A&E (999)

• Life threatening condition

A&E is for emergencies only, keep A&E for those who really need it! In serious and life-threatening situations go to A&E or call 999.