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Stay Healthy This Winter: NHS Services & Self-Care

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29th January 2025

29th January 2025

Stay Healthy This Winter: NHS Services & Self-Care

Creating a safe and healthy home environment!

Winter puts pressure on the NHS, so plan ahead. Manage your health at home and use NHS services wisely.

Medications & Prescriptions

  • Electronic Repeat Dispensing (eRD): Using this service ensures medications are ready for collection.

  • NHS App & Website: Lots of useful options including ordering repeat prescriptions and finding holiday pharmacy hours.

Essential Medicine Cabinet

Stock up on key items:

  • Pain Relief: Paracetamol, Ibuprofen

  • Cold & Flu: Cough medicine, Decongestant

  • Allergy Relief: Antihistamines

  • First Aid: Bandages, Antiseptic, Tweezers, Ice packs

  • Prescriptions: Keep essentials on hand

Using NHS Services Wisely

  • Self-Care: Handle minor illnesses at home.

  • Pharmacy: Get expert advice and treatment.

  • NHS 111: 24/7 urgent medical advice.

  • GP Services: Available 7 days a week.

  • A&E: For life-threatening emergencies only.

Use NHS services appropriately to stay healthy and reduce strain on the system.

Bluebird Care South Leeds

We provide Home Care, Night Care, Live-in Care and a range of other support in the South Leeds area, including the following:

  • South Central Leeds & City Centre
  • Middleton
  • Garforth
  • Farnley
  • Wortley
  • Armley
  • Holton
  • Barwick
  • Swarcliffe
  • Colton
  • Morley
  • Pudsey
  • Batley
  • Ossett

See care services in Leeds South

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