{"id":3746,"date":"2024-12-26T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-26T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/digitalfirstgp.com\/base-gp-practice\/?p=3746"},"modified":"2024-11-28T12:47:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T12:47:52","slug":"reminder-the-nhs-is-very-busy-between-christmas-and-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalfirstgp.com\/base-gp-practice\/2024\/12\/26\/reminder-the-nhs-is-very-busy-between-christmas-and-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: The NHS is Very Busy Between Christmas and New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Reminder: The NHS is Very Busy Between Christmas and New Year<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The time between Christmas and New Year is one of the busiest for the NHS. It’s important to keep this in mind when seeking medical help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what you can do to make the best use of NHS services and get the help you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Know Where to Go<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pharmacy:<\/strong> Pharmacists can help with many minor illnesses<\/a>, such as colds, sore throats, upset stomachs and UTIs. You don’t need an appointment, and Pharmacies may be open when GP practices are closed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Find a Pharmacy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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NHS 111:<\/strong> Call 111 or visit 111 online<\/a> or in the NHS App<\/a> for urgent medical advice. They can guide you on what to do next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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NHS 111<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
NHS App<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC):<\/strong> For issues like cuts, burns, or sprains, visit a local urgent treatment centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Molineux Street NHS Centre<\/a>\r\nMolineux Street\r\nByker\r\nNewcastle upon Tyne\r\nNE6 1SG<\/p><\/p><\/center>\n\n\n\n

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Emergency Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only go to A&E or call 999 in a real emergency, such as chest pain, severe bleeding, or difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be Prepared<\/h2>\n\n\n\n