Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
Local people are being encouraged to choose the right health service as extra pressure on the NHS is anticipated over the Bank Holiday weekend.
Pharmacies can help with less urgent conditions and may be able to offer treatment and some prescription medicine without you needing to see a GP (this is called Pharmacy First).
Conditions they can treat through Pharmacy First are:
Find out which pharmacies are open near you over the Bank Holiday: https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/pharmacy/
Self-care: We also have self-care information to help you manage common conditions such as minor burns and scalds, conjunctivitis, constipation and cystitis on our website: notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/stay-well/self-care/
Children’s health and wellbeing: We have a range of advice for worried parents, covering common illnesses and when to seek treatment for you baby or child. This covers conditions such as chickenpox, asthma, earache, scarlet fever and many more. Visit: https://notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-services/childrens-health-and-wellbeing/
Urgent treatment centres: You can visit your local Urgent Treatment Centre for sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections:
Dental care: For urgent dental care you can call your local NHS dentist. For urgent care out of hours care, contact NHS 111.
Dr Dave Briggs, Medical Director at NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, said: “Some of our local hospitals were incredibly busy over the Easter weekend, so we’re keen to encourage people to choose the right service for their needs.
“Pharmacists can give advice and treatment on a range of minor illnesses, and many can offer services like a repeat supply of oral contraception without the need to visit a GP. Most pharmacists can also offer treatment and some prescription medicines for seven common conditions under the Pharmacy First scheme.
“Of course, nobody wants to be poorly over the long bank holiday weekend, but we hope local people will be reassured that the NHS is here for them. If you’re unsure about which service is best for your needs, visit 111.nhs.uk or phone 111.”
You can find details about all your NHS services and how to access urgent and non-urgent care at: www.notts.icb.nhs.uk/your-health/urgent-and-non-urgent-care/
