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A & E Real Emergencies ONLY

A & E Real Emergencies ONLY. Did you know? One in three people who visit A&E could receive treatment more appropriately elsewhere. Minor Injury Unit Your local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) can treat a wide variety of problems.

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A & E Real Emergencies ONLY

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  1. A & E Real Emergencies ONLY

  2. Did you know? One in three people who visit A&E could receive treatment more appropriately elsewhere.

  3. Minor Injury Unit Your local Minor Injury Unit (MIU) can treat a wide variety of problems. Including sprains and strains, insect and animal bites, minor head injuries and minor burns and scalds.

  4. Your Minor Injury Units Cannock Minor Injuries Unit, Cannock Chase Hospital Open from 8.00am to midnight, 7 days a week

  5. Your own GP Your GP surgery can deal with your illnesses including chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma as well as general care for patients who are terminally ill

  6. GP Out of Hours Service If you call your GP out of hours needing urgent medical advice or assistance your call will be answered by or diverted to a specially trained healthcare professional, doctor or nurse who will assess you and offer a range of health support.

  7. Your pharmacist Your local pharmacy can provide a whole range of services including free advice, support and guidance on all your health problems. Check the opening times of your local pharmacist via NHS Choices www.nhs.uk

  8. Avoid a crisis Be prepared and buy your essentials now. The pharmacist can advise on a well-stocked medicine cabinet.

  9. Dental Access Centres Providing emergency treatment. Available to everyone even if they are not registered with a dental practice Please call to make an emergency appointment: Central Clinic, Stafford 01785 22 36 46

  10. First aid – the basics Consider keeping first aid kits in your home and in your car. Your collection of first aid supplies and equipment may include bandages for controlling bleeding, vinyl gloves, sterile dressing and plasters.

  11. FluTo reduce the risk of spreading the virus follow the simple steps opposite:

  12. Consider these alternatives and save A&E for a real emergency

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