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Self Care

Be prepared - check your medicine cabinet and make sure you have a supply of basic first aid and remedies (but keep it out of the reach of children). Make sure you collect repeat prescriptions in advance at holiday times.

NHS Direct

If you’re not sure what help you need NHS Direct provides confidential health advice and information 24 hours a day. You can contact them at www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk, NHS Direct Interactive on digital satellite TV or the telephone service on 0845 46 47

Local Pharmacies

Visit the nearest pharmacy, where you can receive on the spot advice and buy remedies for a variety of conditions and everyday illnesses without an appointment.

Derby Walk-in Centre

The Walk-in Centre, located on Osmaston Road, provides healthcare advice, information and treatment for people with minor injuries and ailments. Here you can receive an assessment by an experienced nurse seven days a week between
8am to 7.30pm.

If you’re worried about swine flu, call the national flu line on 0800 1 513 100. Only dial 999 or visit A&E for genuine emergencies

Open Access Centre

The Open Access Centre, located at Lister House, 207 St Thomas Road, Derby offers walk-in and bookable GP appointments from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week. You can use the service regardless of which local GP surgery you're registered with.

Your local GP

If you have an illness or injury that just will not go away, make an appointment with your local GP. They provide a range of services by appointment, including medical advice, examinations and prescriptions. Out of surgery hours, simply phone the number as usual and you will be redirected to the Out of Hours service.

NHS Derby City
0800 032 32 35

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