Choose the right health care service

The government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in England. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:

• Get vaccinated
• Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
• Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces

Find out more about living safely with COVID-19

Choose the right health care service

Information on what the different health services can help you with, or visit NHS Online.

Self care

Treat minor illness or injuries at home including:

• Coughs
• Colds
• Sore throats
• Headaches

with over-the-counter medicines from a pharmacy or supermarket.

Use NHS Online for advice to help you manage your health and wellbeing.

Pharmacy

Your Community Pharmacy can help you with:

• Rashes, eczema and dry skin
• Worms and headlice
• Dry, itchy and gunky eyes
• Minor injuries and pain relief
• Insect bites

NHS 111

NHS 111 can:

• Give medical advice
• Book a GP appointment overnight and on weekends
• Book an emergency dentist or optician appointment
• Book you into A&E

Go online at 111.nhs.uk or call 111.

GP and Out-of-Hours

• If you have been unwell for more than 48 hours and your symptoms are getting worse, you can book an appointment with a healthcare professional at your GP surgery
• You can also see a healthcare professional at the weekend, in the evening or on a bank holiday. To make an appointment, ask your GP’s reception team for an extended access appointment

Emergency Departments (A&E)

Emergency Departments (A&E) are for serious and life-threatening conditions:

• Severe chest pain
• Difficulty breathing
• Bleeding you can’t stop
• Possible broken bones
• Loss of consciousness