Self Care Information

The self care agenda has been raised on the Birmingham TV channel which serves the people who reside in Birmingham and the Black Country area.

NHS England has made changes to the types of medicines available on prescription for minor illnesses and ailments. In this video, Prescribing Adviser Jyoti Saini and Community Pharmacist Davinder Dhahan explain why this change is needed and how you can help the NHS by self caring and buying certain items over the counter.

To view this original video, please click here.

To see for yourself, please click here to watch the video through Birmingham TV’s Facebook page.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) The NHS and Public Health England (PHE) are extremely well prepared for outbreaks of new infectious diseases. The NHS has put in place measures to ensure the safety of all patients and NHS staff while also ensuring services are available to the public as normal.


 

NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can tell you if you need medical help and advise you what to do. Use this service if: you think you might have coronavirus in the last 14 days you’ve been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus – see coronavirus advice for travellers and a list of high risk countries on nhs.uk


 

If you’ve been in close contact with someone with coronavirus Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Stay indoors and avoid close contact with other people.


 

Call 111 if you need to speak to someone. In Scotland call your GP or NHS 24 on 111 out of hours.


 

In Wales call 111 (if available in your area) or 0845 46 47.


 

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Further information and details of how to self-isolate are available on nhs.uk.