Protect the NHS in Doncaster and get the right care

Need medical attention or some self care?

Making sure you get the right treatment at the right time can help protect vital NHS services and free up emergency services for those most in need.

With the NHS under pressure in all areas it’s important that people help themselves, and the local health service, by taking greater control of your health.

By acting quickly before ailments set in, and accessing the right healthcare service first time, you can help keep yourself well. This helps the local NHS makes the best use of its resources to treat those most in need.

But where can you go to get advice and help?

Local health services

In Doncaster there is a service for everyone’s needs. Here’s a quick guide to staying well, treating yourself, and to NHS services and how to access them:

Visit the NHS website for your complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help. You can also find the service you need and book appointments online.

NHS 111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. Simply dial 111 on your phone day or night.

A&E department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies.

Self-care is the best choice to treat very minor illnesses, ailments and injuries. A range of common illnesses and complaints such as coughs, colds, sore throats, upset stomachs and aches and pains can be treated with a well-stocked medicine cabinet and plenty of rest.

Many illnesses and symptoms can be treated in your home by making use of a well-stocked medicine cabinet and by getting plenty of rest. Keep essential medicines such as: aspirin, paracetamol, anti-diarrhoeal medicine, cough medicine, plasters, thermometer and antiseptic cream in the home in a safe place.

Your local pharmacy can help with a range of minor common illnesses such as coughs, colds, sore throats, earache, cystitis (bladder infection), impetigo (skin condition) and emergency contraception. You can also get advice on prescription medicines.

It’s important that you help yourself and the local NHS by taking greater control of your health.

The Doncaster Same Day Health Centre is open from 8am to 10pm provides a service for many minor ailments If you cannot get an appointment with your local GP.

For more information on local services and health issues visit www.doncasterccg.nhs.uk/