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How to get help from a prescriber when your GP is closed
We all know that illnesses and concerns don’t stick to a 9–5 schedule — and this is especially true over busy holiday periods like Christmas and Boxing Day when GP surgeries are closed and many NHS services operate reduced hours. If you suddenly need medical advice, a consultation, or a prescription when your GP isn’t available, here’s how you can still get safe, reliable help.
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Coughs, Colds and Winter Bugs: What’s Going Around & How to Look After Yourself
Colder, darker months and more time indoors mean coughs, colds, sore throats and tummy bugs tend to spread more easily. The good news: most of these illnesses get better on their own with simple home care. The important bit is knowing when it’s safe to manage yourself, and when it’s time to get advice from a pharmacist, a prescriber, NHS 111 or emergency services.
Unwell at Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market? How Visitors Can Access a Private Online Prescriber
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