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