Self care
Can the pharmacist help with your symptoms?
A poster signposting to the pharmacist for twelve common ailments that people often visit the GP with.
Find shelf help in your local library
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For aches, pains, coughs and colds - ask your pharmacist
This campaign is focussing on encouraging the public to purchase medications for short term ailments over the counter from a pharmacy or from their local supermarket. This will enable NHS resources to be prioritised for those who need it the most.
For hay fever, bites and stings - ask your pharmacist
This campaign is focussing on encouraging the public to purchase medications for short term ailments over the counter from a pharmacy or from their local supermarket. This will enable NHS resources to be prioritised for those who need it the most.
For heartburn or indigestion - ask your pharmacist
This campaign is focussing on encouraging the public to purchase medications for short term ailments over the counter from a pharmacy or from their local supermarket. This will enable NHS resources to be prioritised for those who need it the most.
Norfolk - your guide to care and support for adults 2023/2024
This comprehensive essential guide provides useful information to help you, and anyone you know, stay independent, safe and well for as long as possible. The guide provides details of organisations that can support you. If you require larger quantities, please contact us at hils@norfolk.gov.uk.
Please don't ask your GP for medicines which can be bought at the pharmacy
This campaign is focussing on encouraging the public to purchase medications for short term ailments over the counter from a pharmacy or from their local supermarket. This will enable NHS resources to be prioritised for those who need it the most.
When will I feel better?
A helpful guide on how long someone can expect the symptoms of cough, colds, sore throat and nasal congestion to last, what they can do to get better and the warning signs to look out for which mean they may need to seek professional help.