Energencies: Information on what to do in an emergency - The Howden Medical Centre Pinfold Street Howden East Yorkshire DN14 7DD. Tel: 01430 430318

Howden Medical Centre

Pinfold Street
Howden
DN14 7DD

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EMERGENCIES

When to call 999

At some point, most people will either witness or be involved in an accident, or experience a medical or mental health emergency

Knowing what to do can potentially save lives.

Click above for when to call 999
Here are some examples of emergencies:

Heart Attack 

DIAL 999

HEART ATTACK - MORE

Stroke Action

DIAL 999

STROKE - MORE

Meningitis

DIAL 999

MENINGITIS - MORE

Anaphylaxis

DIAL 999

ANAPHYLAXIS - MORE

Chest Pain

DIAL 999

chest pain - MORE

First Aid

Important

FIRST AID - MORE

Mental Health Emergency

If a person's mental or emotional state quickly worsens, this can be treated as a mental health emergency or mental health crisis. In tjhis situation, it is important to get help as quickly as possible. Diall 111 to find out what help is available. If you feel a person is in immediate danger dial 999.

FIND A LOCAL URGENT MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINEMENTAL HEALTH HELP

OUT OF HOURS

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When the surgery is closed and you require urgent medical assistance which cannot wait until the surgery reopens call 111. Calls to the NHS 111 service are free from both landlines and mobiles. The NHS 111 service will aim to provide you with the best care for your situation. This could include advice on self-care, a visit to the pharmacy, a routine or next day GP appointment - or referral to an out of hours GP.

NHS 111 ONLINEWHAT TO DO WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED

URGENT CARE & MINOR INJURIES

Urgent treatment centres are a facility that you can go to if you need urgent medical attention, but its not a life-threatening situation. Urgent Treatment Centres are GP-led and open for at least 12 hours a day - every day pf the week.

You may be referred to an Urgent Treatment Centre by NHS 111 or by a GP.  You can also just turn-up and walk-in. They are equipped to diagnose and treat many of the most common ailments that people go with to hospital A & E Departments                                                 

Goole URGENT CARE CENTRE

Make the Right Choice

Self Care

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.

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Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

SELF CARE

Pharmacy 

Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes

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A pharmacist can help to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

PHARMACY

GP

Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.

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GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.

Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.

APPOINTMENTS

Minor Injuries

A & E departments are exceptionally busy with serious emergencies

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Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns and a range of other minor injuries.

Minor Injury Units will save long waits in A & E and can handle a range of less serious injuries. If unsure call 111.

MINOR INJURIES

CALL NHS 111

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance

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If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

111 ONLINE

 999 Service

Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness

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Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below  to understand more about emergencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

WHEN TO CALL 999

Mental Crisis

Mental health emergencies and serious  mental health concerns.

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A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

HELP - MENTAL HEALTH

Prevention

Health can be positively influenced by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

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Eat more fruit and vegetables, consume less sugar, exercise  more and drink less alcohol.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

HEALTH PROMOTION
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