ADVICE FROM THE NORTH WEST SURREY CCG
Look after yourself ... Coughs and colds - grazes and hangovers
You can treat these at home - in fact, that's the best place for you.
Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries,
A range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home, simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest.
You can treat these at home - in fact, that's the best place for you.
Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses and injuries,
A range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home, simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest.
- Make sure that your medicine cabinet is well stocked with:
- Paracetamol
- Thermometer
- Antihistamines
- Aspirin (not for under 16 years)
- Rehydration mixture
- Anti-diarrhoea medicine
- Plasters
- Indigestion remedy
Your GP ... Persistent earache or backache - Uncontrolled or persistent high temperature or vomiting
These are some of the things your GP can help you with. Your GP is your first port of call for ongoing illnesses or injuries.
Your GP provides a wide range of services by appointment. They will be able to assess and address your immediate health needs. GP practices are the best place to manage common illnesses and your ongoing medical conditions. They will also advice you if you need any follow-up for tests or management.
Your GP surgery will either offer you an appointment in person, or discuss on the telephone if you think your condition is urgent.
Many surgeries are open longer hours. If you surgery is closed, call NHS 111.
These are some of the things your GP can help you with. Your GP is your first port of call for ongoing illnesses or injuries.
Your GP provides a wide range of services by appointment. They will be able to assess and address your immediate health needs. GP practices are the best place to manage common illnesses and your ongoing medical conditions. They will also advice you if you need any follow-up for tests or management.
Your GP surgery will either offer you an appointment in person, or discuss on the telephone if you think your condition is urgent.
Many surgeries are open longer hours. If you surgery is closed, call NHS 111.
Walk-in Centres ... Cuts - Sprains - trains - Eye Infection - Minor burns or scalds
If you have an urgent, but non-life-threatening injury or illness, then you can attend a Walk-In Centre at Ashford Health Centre, Weybridge Hospital or Woking Hospital - no appointment is needed.
Always consider an alternative service appropriate for your needs.
If you have an urgent, but non-life-threatening injury or illness, then you can attend a Walk-In Centre at Ashford Health Centre, Weybridge Hospital or Woking Hospital - no appointment is needed.
Always consider an alternative service appropriate for your needs.
- WEYBRIDGE WALK-IN CENTRE - Weybridge Primary Care Centre, 22 Church Street, Weybridge, KT13 8DY
Weekends and Bank Holidays - 9.00am - 4.00pm
- WOKING WALK-IN CENTRE - Woking Hospital, Hearthside Road, Woking, GU22 7HS
Weekends and Bank Holidays - 9.00am - 7.00pm
- ASHFORD HEALTH CENTRE - Ashford Hospital, London Road, Ashford TW15 3FE
A&E ... Blacking out - Bleeding you cannot stop - Severe chest pain - Choking - Loss of consciousness - Stroke
These are all emergencies and you need urgent hospital care.
999 Accident and Emergency (A&E) Departments should only be used in a critical or life-threatening situation. A&E Departments provide immediate emergency care for people who show the symptoms of serious illness, or have bad injuries that could be life-threatening.
If you have one of the conditions stated, dial 999 or go immediately to your nearest A&E Department.
- ST. PETER'S HOSPITAL - Guildford Road, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ
- ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL - Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX
- FRIMLEY PARK HOSPITAL - Portsmouth Road, Frimley, GU16 7UJ
