choose well this winter. what is choose well national nhs information campaign promoting various...
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Choose wellthis winter
What is Choose Well
• National NHS information campaign
• Promoting various healthcare services
• Advice and guidance on common winter complaints
• Convenient and effective care for you and your family
Help the NHS
• Reduce pressure on already busy A&E, emergency and 999 teams
• Reduce pressure on GPs and other teams supporting vulnerable people
• Reduce the impact of cold weather of your health
Common Winter Complaints
• Coughs
• Colds
• Sore throats
• Flu
• Norovirus
• General aches and pains
Healthcare Services
Self Care
On Line
High Street Pharmacy
GP Practice
Urgent Care CentreMinor Injury Unit
A&E999
Self Care
Best For:Coughs
Colds
Sore throat
Upset stomach
General aches and pains
Flu
Why:Cost
Convenient
Can not be treated with antibiotics
Will improve without medical help
WEB ADVICE www.southcheshireccg.nhs.ukwww.nhs.uk www.easterncheshireccg.nhs.uk
On Line
Best For:Checking symptoms
Advice on self care options
Local Service Finder
Interactive First Aid Guide
Why:Access 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Expert advice and information
WEB ADVICE www.southcheshireccg.nhs.ukwww.nhs.uk www.easterncheshireccg.nhs.uk
High Street Pharmacy
Best For:Face to face advice and information
Common winter health complaints
Healthy Living Services
Why:Local high street expert
Convenient
No appointment needed
Private consultation rooms available
WEB ADVICE www.southcheshireccg.nhs.ukwww.nhs.uk www.easterncheshireccg.nhs.uk
GP Practice
Best For:Illnesses that are getting worse
Concerns about mental health or sexual health
Healthy lifestyle advice and support
An out of hours service at weekend and evenings
Why:Experts on a range of health conditions
Access to other local NHS services and prescriptions
On-going treatment and support for long term conditions
GP Out of Hours Services are available on 01270 273 666 for South Cheshire and 01625502999 for Eastern Cheshire during the following times:• Monday to Thursday 18.30pm to 08.00am• Friday 18.30pm to Monday 08.00am• 24 hours on Bank Holidays
Urgent Care Centre / Minor Injury Unit
Best For:Something that needs urgent attention
BUT
is not life threatening
Why:Open seven days a week
No appointment needed
Access to services such as x-rays and stitches
Can prescribe and refer to you other services if needed
Minor Injury Unit Royal Victoria InfirmaryOpen daily 9am until 10pm including weekend and bank holidaysTel: 01606 564000Minor Injury Unit Congleton War Memorial HospitalOpen Monday – Friday 10am until 6pmSaturday – Sunday and bank holidays 8am until 8.30pm.Tel: 01260 294828
A&E / 999
Best For:Life threatening and serious emergencies including:
Serious accident and burns
Breathing problems
Heart attacks
Strokes
Why:No appointment needed but you may wait for 4 hours
Access to trauma and major trauma services
Leighton Hospital Middlewich Road, Crewe CW1 4QJTel: 01270 255141
Macclesfield District General Hospital, Victoria Road, Macclesfield SK10 3BL Tel: 01625 421000
Winter WellbeingGet Ready for Winter
• Get a flu jab (its free if you are over 65, have a long term condition, or are pregnant)
• Review how you use your medicines (service available at most pharmacies)
• Have your heating checked and serviced
• Check if you are entitled to any help with heating your home
Winter WellbeingAct Now for Winter
• Keep your house warm (between 18 and 21 C)
• Have hot meals and hot drinks throughout the day
• On cold days try and stay indoors when possible
• Tune in to local news and radio to check weather conditions
Winter WellbeingBe a good neighbour
• Keep an eye on older people during colder weather
• Offer a helping hand with shopping, collecting prescriptions, lifts, walking the dog etc.
• If clearing snow use grit or salt, never use water, and pile snow carefully.