Looking after yourself
There are many conditions that you may be able to treat at home, such as coughs, colds and some common childhood illnesses. For advice on what to do speak to your pharmacist or if you are unsure visit 111.nhs.uk. You will also find information and advice for a wide range of ailments and illnesses on www.nhs.uk
Common health conditions? Treatments are available without a prescription
You can get quick relief for many minor health conditions from your local pharmacy or supermarket, no prescription is needed.
Your GP, pharmacists and hospital doctors don’t usually prescribe treatments that you can buy yourself. Your local pharmacy will be able to provide advice and make sure you get the right care. If you’re unsure or have any questions, just ask them.
Healthier Together
The Healthier Together app and website provides pregnant women, babies, children and young people across North East and North Cumbria with consistent and high-quality advice from local health professionals.
You'll find clear information on common childhood illnesses, including advice on what 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required and how long your child's symptoms are likely to last.
The Little Orange Book helps parents and carers of children under five years with practical information about common childhood conditions
You can also help us by...
Keeping your appointment: If you can’t make it, do let us know so that we can give it to someone else.
Remembering your medicines: If you are coming to stay in hospital (for planned or emergency care) you can do your bit by bringing your medicines with you. This helps our clinical teams know immediately what medication you are taking, which is safer. It means you can continue to take the same medication while you are in hospital and we don’t need to be supply them again, which helps to reduce waste and saves time. Medicines are not just tablets or pills – but inhalers, creams, insulin and eye drops too.