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Health care over Easter
SURGERIES throughout the county, including Droitwich Spa, will be closed this Friday and next Monday for the Easter Bank Holiday break.
Those who need medical or dental attention outside normal surgery hours can contact the urgent primary care service by phoning 0845 609 0669 or their own surgery on the usual number.
Dr Richard Harling, director of public health at the Worcestershire Primary Care Trust, said: "I would like to remind the public to ensure that they have sufficient medication over the long weekend.
| “When we feel unwell, it is sometimes difficult to know what kind of medical help is needed." | | Dr Richard Harling, director of public health at the Worcestershire Primary Care Trust |
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"When we feel unwell, it is sometimes difficult to know what kind of medical help is needed and so the Primary Care Trust has set out a seven point plan to point you in the right direction."
Prepare yourself - keep a well stocked medicine cabinet
Call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 for confidential expert health advice 24 hours a day
Visit your local chemist for advice on medication and how to look after yourself, without an appointment
If you need a doctor while the surgery is closed at Easter phone 0845 609 0669
Visit a minor injury unit for wounds, sprains, strains, possible fractures, minor head injuries, bites and stings, minor burns and scalds and everyday eye infections (like conjunctivitis)
Visit the accident and emergency unit only for critical or life threatening situations
Dial 999 for an ambulance for critical emergencies (eg severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, a back or neck injury)
7:38am Thursday 20th March 2008
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