MINOR AILMENTS
Self-care for minor ailments
For many common illnesses, there is no need to see or speak to your doctor initially. The NHS UK website has very useful information about self-care, when to speak to your pharmacist and when to speak to your GP or go to A+E. Please see below for links for specific medical problems:
Bacterial Vaginosis. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/bacterial-vaginosis/
Burns https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/burns-and-scalds/
Cuts and grazes https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cuts-and-grazes/
Ear wax build up https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/earwax-build-up/
Eye symptoms - conjunctivitis, blepharitis, stye
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/conjunctivitis/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/blepharitis/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stye/
Fever in Children https://www.nhs.uk/video/Pages/caring-for-children-with-fever-at-home.aspx
https://patient.info/infections/sepsis-septicaemia-leaflet/child-sepsis-safety-net
Fungal nail https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/fungal-nail-infection/
Gastroenteritis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/
Hayfever https://patient.info/allergies-blood-immune/hay-fever-leaflet
Headlice https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
Heat rash https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heat-rash-prickly-heat/
Insect bites https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/
Musculoskeletal problems
Our local musculoskeletal service’s website includes information on different joint pains and strains and you can also self-refer to their service using the website, without needing a GP appointment first: https://sussexmskpartnershipcentral.co.uk/for-patients/
There is an additional website specifically to help you with shoulder problems. https://www.shoulderdoc.co.uk
Please note if you are seeking help for pain after having an accident or injury please attend minor injuries unit in Horsham (open Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm) or A+E open 24/7.
Nose bleeds. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nosebleed/
Scabies https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scabies/
Sinusitis https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/
Sore throat https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-throat/
Sunburn https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sunburn/
Threadworms https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/threadworms/
Thrush. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thrush-in-men-and-women/
Weight loss, exercise and lifestyle advice https://horsham.westsussexwellbeing.org.uk
The Horsham wellbeing hub can offer support on a number of things from weight loss to helping reduce your alcohol consumption. Please look at their website for further information and to self-refer to them for specific workshops.