Self Help Information: The Howden Medical Centre Pinfold Street Howden East Yorkshire DN14 7DD. Tel: 01430 430318

Howden Medical Centre

Pinfold Street
Howden
DN14 7DD

NHS Provideing NHS Services#

SELF HELP

SELF HELP GUIDES

Some health matters can be handled effectively without having to see a doctor. Minor accidents, self-limiting illness and other small issues can be dealt-with quickly and effectively  with the right support and information. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, you can contact the practice, call NHS 111, or consult a local pharmacist.  

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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7 days a week
365 days a year

HEALTH PROMOTION
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THE HEALTH HUB

Offering health checks, arrythmia screening  and light GP access that can help with medication reviews and the management of long-term care. Also offering help with Digital GP services for those patients not used to using online services such as email and eConsult  assistance can be provided to understand how things work.

THE HEALTH HUB WEBSITE

 Health Apps

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Humber Coast and Vale have reviewed thousands of health apps, so you can find the best. We also link to NHS Better Health 

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Accidents

First Aid Kit

Keep your first aid kit well-stocked

WEBSITE

First Aid Tips

Self treat minor accidents

WEBSITE

When to use the NHS

NHS Urgent Care

WEBSITE

St John Guide

Advice from St John Ambulance

WEBSITE

APP FINDER

Use the search tool to find an APP to help with your health issues and prevention. Apps include Smoking, Fitness, Weight Loss, Mental Health and more

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