Self Care Awareness Week 6th to 22nd November 2020
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. Visit sandwellandwestbhamccg.nhs.uk/self-care for more information on self care.
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
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Local expert advice
Minor illnesses Headaches Stomach upsets Bites and stings
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Non-emergency help
Feeling unwell? Unsure? Anxious? Need help?
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Out of Hours: Call 111
Persistent symptoms Chronic pain Long term conditions New prescriptions
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Urgent Treatment Centres
Breaks and sprains X-rays Cuts and grazes Fever and rashes
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For emergencies only
Choking Chest pain Blacking out Serious blood loss
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The NHS app is also another way of seeking treatment for minor illness and getting healtha advice. All you need to do is download the app.
Downlaod the free 'Ask NHS' App Today
- Check your symptoms
- Digital access to NHS 111
- Book GP appointments
- Get trusted self-care advice
- Available 24/7
Search Ask NHS in the app store
We also have our Sandwell and West Birmingham App which you can also recieve information on how to treat your minor illness. The app also allows you to book appointments and also order repeat prescriptions. If you have not already got an account with our app, please sign up here.
Helpful links
www.nhs.uk/oneyou
www.selfcareforum.org/events/self-care-week-resources
www.healthysandwell.co.uk/our-services
www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/successful-self-care-aware-consultations