Stay well this winter

Get your vaccines

Protect yourself and others by having your flu vaccine. If you are in an at risk group have a COVID-19 booster.

Don’t spread germs

Wash your hands with warm, soapy water and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.

Stock up on medicines

Stock up and lock up with over the counter medicines. Seek advice from your pharmacist if symptoms persist.

• Paracetamol and ibruprofen

• Cold remedies and cough syrup

• Indigestion and diarrhoea treatments

• First aid kit with plasters and a thermometer

Where to go if you need help

If you live in Merseyside or Cheshire visit merseycare.nhs.uk/help-us-help-you It’s a one stop shop for tips and advice about keeping warm, looking after your physical and mental health and which service can help you best

If you need medical help fast, use NHS 111 online or by phone. It’s available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and they’ll know the best service for your treatment need. They can even book you in to be seen at your local urgent treatment centre or walk-in centre. You can also turn up without an appointment

Help is available 365 days a year at our urgent treatment centres (UTCs) and walk-in centres (WICs) for minor injuries and illnesses that are not life threatening. NHS 111 online can arrange an appointment for you or simply walk in to your nearest centre. Check opening times before attending, visit www. merseycare.nhs.uk/urgent-treatment

Our 2 hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) service is available for adults over 18 in need of urgent care. It aims to treat people in their own home within two hours of a call to avoid possible A&E admissions after a referral from a GP or other health professional. Every neighbourhood has an urgent community response service and it’s available 365 days a year, 8am to 8pm. For more information visit 2-hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) :: Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

If someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk, call 999 or visit A&E.

Poorly child?

Check symptoms before going to hospital at: alderhey.nhs.uk/ conditions/symptoms-checker/