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The local NHS is asking people across the area to use the right service at the right time if they do need medical help this New Year.
Health and care teams across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and Royston will be working around the clock to look after people as local communities ring in the New Year. With a range of services also open over the Bank Holiday.
For urgent support with non-emergency medical issues, visit 111.nhs.uk or call 111. NHS 111 can offer you advice and help you get seen by the right NHS service if you need medical attention.
Minor issues like sprains, cuts, or scalds can be treated at local Minor Injury Units or Urgent Treatment Centre located in Peterborough, Doddington, and Ely. For details about services available, visit www.cpics.org.uk/well-together.
Many community pharmacies are open over the New Year, offering advice and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. Through Pharmacy First, pharmacists can also now issue medication for common conditions like sore throats and UTIs, without a GP prescription. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/ to find a local pharmacy near you.
If you catch a common winter bug like COVID-19 or flu, you can often look after yourself safely at home. Getting plenty of rest and taking over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen or paracetamol can help you look after your health if you do feel poorly over the New Year.
Stacie Coburn, Director of Contracts and Procurement at NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough ICB said: “I’d like to thank all health and care teams across the area for working to keep our local people safe and well over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
“If you or a loved one needs medical help over the Bank Holiday, the NHS is still here for you. For urgent issues where you're unsure where to go, NHS 111 online or by phone is a great first step. Trained advisors can guide you to the right service that’s open locally — whether that’s a Minor Injury Unit, Urgent Treatment Centre, out-of-hours GP, pharmacy, or another option.”
Further information on local services and how to stay well this winter can be found on our dedicated winter Well Together webpage.