Accessing Healthcare whilst on Holiday in our Area
Accessing Healthcare whilst on Holiday in our Area
- Call your own GP, even if you’re on holiday, if you need health advice.
- Use NHS 111 First if you have an urgent, but not life-threatening condition such as a broken or fractured bone, sprains, and burns, or when your GP surgery is closed, and you cannot wait until it re-opens
- Continue to have non-face-to-face medical appointments, where possible, to reduce the risk of spreading infection.
- Play your part to keep pressure off the NHS so it can look after the most vulnerable people.
- Get your COVID-19 vaccination when invited, and follow hands-face-space guidance.
- Get prepared for summer: pack your regular medication if you’re coming on holiday; have essentials such as sunscreen, antiseptic remedies and paracetamol.
- Visit a local Pharmacy. Pharmacists are experts in medicines and can help you with many minor ailments