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This is a self-referral/self-help advice page for your condition

Your condition is best managed by trying self-care in the first instance

DON'T KNOW WHERE TO START WITH SELF-CARE?

We recommend visiting NHS.UK to look up your condition first and follow the official advice there. If that doesn't help, then use our symptom checker or help page to tell you who you need to see (use the search function on each page).

If you have time, please browse the links below, which include common conditions and leaflets written by our doctors, as well as other very useful sites, leaflets and information posters so that you can start to help yourself.

What example conditions does this service deal with?

Examples are shown below. Click the links to go to official NHS advice or download a leaflet written by our doctors.

Does this service accept self-referral?

Self-referral is not applicable

How do I get to this service?

Visit the links above, download information leaflets below, or use the official NHS conditions A-Z guide .

We encourage patients to make up a home remedies box for self-care treatment at home.

HOME REMEDIES BOX

We recommend that all households make up a 'home remedies' box to help with minor ailments

  • Paracetamol
    For fever and pain
  • Anti-inflammatory pain killer (NSAIDs)
    For aches and pain, e.g., joints, periods pains, muscle aches. Ibuprofen is a common one
  • Antihistamines
    For allergies, hives (urticaria), itch. Common ones are piriton and clarityn
  • Antacids
    To help ease indigestion and heartburn. Seek advice if you need to take antacids regularly without a formal diagnosis
  • Creams
    A mild cortisone cream like hydrocortisone can help reduce inflammation caused by insect bites and eczema. Antiseptic creams can help reduce the risk of minor scrapes, cuts and bites becoming infected
  • Dressings
    A simple first aid kit with some plasters, basic dressings, scissors, tweezers (for removing stings and foreign bodies like splinters), is always useful.

Is there more info that I can look at?

Winter self-care page Your guide to being self-care aware When will I feel better? leaflet Treat yourself better leaflet Medicine cabinet poster How can I tell if my child is poorly? leaflet Caring for children with coughs leaflet Get the right help leaflet Impact of smoking poster Second-hand smoke poster Treating your UTI leaflet Treating your UTI (older patients) leaflet Respiratory tract infections leaflet Antibiotics don't cure toothache leaflet Self-care: make the right choice

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Are there any other services I can refer myself to?

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