'the imjin' magazine Summer 2020 | Page 22

WELFARE – HEALTH Health Check Who you gonna call? Call 999 Call 999 in a medical emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. Call 111 Call NHS 111 if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do. The service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Advice ASAP Advice ASAP (App, Search, Ask, Pharmacy) is available at www.asapglos.nhs.uk and also downloadable as an app. It is used to search for local healthservices, such as a pharmacy, or to search by medical condition. 22 SUMMER 2020 the imjin Coronavirus guidance With many places offering information about COVID-19, it can be confusing to know where to turn to for advice. For the most reliable local information, visit NHS Gloucestershire www. gloucestershireccg.nhs.uk for the latest guidance for our County. sneeze. Then bin the tissue, and wash your hands, or use a sanitiser gel. • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after using public transport. Use a sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available. Meanwhile everyone is reminded to: • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. • Always carry tissues with you and use them to catch your cough or • Avoid close contact with people who are unwell. Registering with a doctor’s surgery When you move into the area, you must register your spouse and family members with the nearest doctors’ surgery to your SFA. A list of surgeries nearest to the SFA area is noted in the SFA Area Information Booklet, included in the Welcome Pack. To register with a surgery, telephone or visit the surgery, and the reception staff will explain and assist with the registering process. Further information is available on the surgery’s website. If you are having problems with registering with a surgery, contact/visit the HWLO at Innsworth Station Welfare Office, (tel no 01452 362553), for assistance. Imjin Station Community