Help Us Help You – Minor Illnesses

You can treat your child ay home if they have a minor illness or ailment such as a sore throat or cough, bumps or bruises.

Be prepared with essential medicines such as age-appropriate paracetamol and ibuprofen, plasters and a thermometer.

#HelpUsHelpYou by using the right service the right was at the right time.

Learn more:

NHS 111 Wales - Health A-Z : Looking after a sick child

 

Stock Up Medicine Supplies 

As temperatures begin to drop and weather worsens, make sure that your medicine cabinet is stocked up with supplies.

Visit NHS 111 Wales to find out what you should stock up on:

NHS 111 Wales - Living and Feeling Well : Medicine Cabinet

 

Common Ailments Service

The free Common Ailments Service allows patients to visit their local pharmacy rather than their GP for a defined list of 27 ailments.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are asking #HelpUsHelpYou by using the right service the right was at the right time.

Learn more: 

NHS 111 Wales - Services Near You : Pharmacies

 

Minor Illness Symptoms Checker

Most minor illnesses can be treated at home.

Check your symptoms using the NHS 111 Wales website.

NHS 111 Wales - Check Your Symptoms