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The Urgent Care Centre at the New QEII Hospital in Welwyn Garden City - open 24/7 for minor injuries and urgent minor illness if your own GP is closed
25p You can pick up non-branded
medicines cheaply from supermarkets or
chemists
Keeping a well-stocked medicine cabinet doesn’t have to be expensive
£1.50
21p 30p
Your local High Street or shopping parade will have a pharmacy. In
fact there are more than 200 across Hertfordshire.
Many are open late and at weekends.
And the best bit – you don’t need an appointment.
A quick chat with a pharmacist can help you handle lots of
common minor health problems
Minimise the spread of germs
- sneeze into a tissue and put it
straight in the bin and always wash hands with soap
and water
Hertfordshire County Council Public Health
www.hertsdirect.org/healthinherts
Working with organisations across Hertfordshire to improve your health and wellbeing
Be careful in icy weather! Trips and falls are particularly common at this time of year.
Keep warm!This can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems. Heat your home to at least 18°C (65°F).
If you are worried about paying bills or would like advice on draught-proofing, contact HertsHelp on 0300 123 4044.
Be happier, healthier and less stressed
Sign up today:
www.hertsdirect.org/dosomething
Sexual Health Hertfordshire
Free and confidentialYou don’t have to give your real name
• Contraception• Sexual health
• Information, advice, treatment
One number to call:0300 008 5522
Or search ‘Health in Herts’ online
8 weekly sessions of body conditioning and education in your local leisure centre to help you manage your condition and improve your quality of life
Pulmonary RehabilitationShort of breath even when walking on the flat due to a
breathing problem? Ever discussed Pulmonary Rehab with your GP or Practice Nurse?
Top 3 most important ways to help yourself:• Stop smoking• Use your inhalers correctly
and as prescribed• Ask about Pulmonary Rehab
Telephone: 01462 478783
The NHS Wellbeing teams can help you manage everyday problems.
Phone: 0300 777 0707 to be put in contact with the team
The Wellbeing Service
