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NHS Walk-in Centre provides fast and convenient access to the NHS. You can see an experienced nurse for healthcare advice and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries.
A&E/999 If you or your family need emergency hospital treatment you should go immediately to your nearest A&E department or call 999 for an emergency ambulance. An emergency is a critical or life threatening situation which may include loss of consciousness or severe chest pain.
Travel Clinics Ensure your holiday immunisations are up to date by obtaining a Travel Form. Ask at reception, preferably six weeks before you travel (especially if you are going somewhere tropical) or visit our website www.cliftonhealthcentre.co.uk.
Travel Clinics are held on Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoons once a month
Please return your completed travel form to the surgery and arrange an appointment in one of the Travel Clinics.
Sun Safety Protect yourself and your family! Make sure you never burn:
§ Stay in the shade between 11am 3pm
§ Wear loose cotton clothes in the sun and wear a hat.
§ Remember to take extra care with children
§ Use Factor 15+ sun cream. Fair skins (and red hair) are at greater risk of burning
Precautions take a medical kit, especially if you are going to a remote destination.
Take adequate supplies of any regular medication always carry medicines in your hand luggage on an aircraft.
Air Travel Travel in loose clothes and try to walk around the aircraft.
Drink little and often to reduce dehydration (not alcohol as this causes dehydration)!
While you are away over exposure to the sun can cause burning, dehydration and even skin cancer. So cover up!