Choose Well
Choose Well
A&E or 999
A&E should only be used in a critical or life threatening situation. Dialling 999 and stating a medical emergency situation will result in a response vehicle being sent to your location.
Urgent Care Centre / Minor Injury Unit
Minor Injury Units and Urgent Care Centres offer convenient access to a range of treatment for minor illnesses and injuries including infections, rashes, fractures and lacerations, emergency contraception and advice, stomach upsets, cuts, bruises, burns and strains.
GP
If you have an illness or injury that wont go away, make an appointment with your GP. They provide a range if services by appointment and when absolutely essential can make home visits.
Pharmacy
Your local high street pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment.
NHS Direct / NHS Choices
NHS Direct – 0845 46 47
NHS Direct provides a confidential telephone service, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, to give advice and guidance on health issues.
Self-care
Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses, ailments and injuries. A range of common illnesses and complaints such as coughs, colds, sore throats, upset stomach’s, and aches and pains can be treated with a well stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest.
