Self Help. The Wilson Practice, GP Surgery, Alton Health Centre, Anstey Road, Alton, Hampshire GU34 2QX.Tel: 01420 84676

The Wilson Practice

Alton Health Centre
Anstey Road
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 2QX
Telephone: 01420 84676

Medical Emergencies dial 999

Out of Hours:  dial  111

Self Help

Information
Choices
Advice
Support

SELF HELP

SELF HELP GUIDES

Some health matters can be handled effectively without having to see a doctor. Minor accidents, self-limiting illness and other small issues can be dealt-with quickly and effectively  with the right support and information. IF YOU ARE UNSURE, you can contact the Practice, call NHS 111, or consult a local pharmacist.  

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Choose the Right Service

Self Care

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.

Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

Common minor ailments can be treated at home. If you are unsure or if symptoms persist, consult your GP.

SELF CARE

Pharmacy 

Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes

Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

PHARMACY

Minor Ailments - Practice

Practice Nurse Prescribers offer minor illness appointments daily

Our Nurse Prescribers can help with many conditions including: cystitis earache, thrush, rashes, sore eyes, and sore throats. They can issue prescriptions but antibiotics will only be prescribed if the clinical indications are appropriate.

MINOR AILMENTS CLINIC

GP

Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.

GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.

Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.

APPOINTMENTS

Minor Injuries

Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns & a range of other minor injuries.

The Practice runs a Minor Injuries service Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm. ONLY if injury was within the previous 48 hours.

We care for MINOR injuries. Fractures, bleeds or head injuries need assessment at Basingstoke Hospital

MINOR INJURIES

CALL NHS 111

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance

If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

111 ONLINE

 999 Service

Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness

Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below  to understand more about emergencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

WHEN TO CALL 999

Mental Crisis

Mental health emergencies and serious  concerns for a person's mental health.

A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.

24 hours a day
7 days a week
365 days a year

HELP - MENTAL HEALTH
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THE HEALTH HUB

Offering health checks, arrythmia screening  and light GP access that can help with medication reviews and the management of long-term care. Also offering help with Digital GP services for those patients not used to using online services such as email and eConsult  assistance can be provided to understand how things work.

THE HEALTH HUB WEBSITE

 Health Apps

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Humber Coast and Vale have reviewed thousands of health apps, so you can find the best. We also link to NHS Better Health 

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Accidents

First Aid Kit

Keep your first aid kit well-stocked

WEBSITE

First Aid Tips

Self treat minor accidents

WEBSITE

When to use the NHS

NHS Urgent Care

WEBSITE

St John Guide

Advice from St John Ambulance

WEBSITE

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