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Be Self care aware

Be Self care aware. Treating common conditions and minor ailments at home. Be self care aware. 40 % of GP appointments and 75 % of hospital emergency attendances are for minor ailments which could be treated at home with self care. Be self care aware.

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Be Self care aware

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  1. Be Self care aware Treating common conditions and minor ailments at home

  2. Be self care aware 40% of GP appointments and 75% of hospital emergency attendances are for minor ailments which couldbe treated athome withself care

  3. Be self care aware • Common conditions and minor ailments are generally not a serious health problem for many patients. • Examples include ailments such as hayfever, piles, aches and pains, colds and flu. If you want help and advice on the best treatment to relieve your symptoms fast and effectively speak to your pharmacist.

  4. Be self care aware • Pharmacists are accessible and convenient. • They have the knowledge and skills to help and advise you on treating common conditions and minor ailments. • They can recommend medicines that you can buy to keep in your medicine cabinet and local services that are available to you. • There is no need for an appointment to speak to the pharmacist, just pop in anytime they will be happy to help you. • Details of your local pharmacy and their opening times can be found here: www.nhs.uk/chemist

  5. Over the counter treatments • Medicines you can buy from your local pharmacy are generally cheaper than a NHS prescription charge. • By keeping a selection of essential medications at home you can treat common conditions and minor ailments in a timely manner. • This could mean that you save both time and money and you start to feel better quicker. • It could also avoid unnecessary trips to see your doctor and/or even visits to the A&E department.

  6. You may not need a prescription from your GP for

  7. Stock up your medicine cabinet Keep your medicines cabinet well stocked with essentials. These could include: • Allergy medicines • Simple pain killers • Sore throat, coughs, colds and flu medications • Heartburn and indigestion remedies • Pile treatments • Anti-diarrhoeal medication • Rehydration salts • First aid kit • Thermometer • Tissues

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