Chicken pox is currently “doing the rounds” locally. It’s a useful time to share some self care tips about how to manage the symptoms at home as most children with chicken pox don’t need to see a GP. ⏺️ encourage your child to drink plenty of fluids - try ice lollies if your child is not drinking ⏺️ give paracetamol to help with any pain and discomfort - avoid ibuprofen ⏺️ use cooling creams or gels from a pharmacy ⏺️ speak to a pharmacist about using antihistamine medicine to help itching ⏺️ bathe in cool water and pat the skin dry (do not rub) If your child has chickenpox, they will need to stay off school/nursery until all the spots have formed a scab. This is usually 5 days after the spots first appeared. For further advice see the NHS website or contact NHS111. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/chickenpox/
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Call Centre Absence
We are having some unexpected longer term sickness absence in our Patient Central (call centre) team. We know this is frustrating and impacting on our abilities to answer phone calls in a timely manner. We are working to support the team with other PMG staff members and looking to actively recruit in to the Patient Central team.
We are asking for your support and patience while we are trying put measures in place. The call centre team that are working are trying their very best to help our patients.
Please use the prioryCARE form to contact us if you are able or come to our surgery reception sites if you need help.
