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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W/c 14th April opening
Opening hours - Easter week
Week commencing 14th April we have some site closures. This allows clinical and reception staff to work closely together and avoid unsafe lone working.
- Monday 14th - Lavender Grove and Park View closed for the afternoon
- Tuesday 15th - All sites open as usual
- Wednesday 16th - Park View closed for the afternoon
- Thursday 17th - Park View and Victoria Way closed for the afternoon
- Friday 20th - Good Friday, all sites closed
- Monday 21st - Easter Monday, all sites closed.
The prioryCARE form will turn off at 3pm on 17th April and turn back on at 8am on Tuesday 22nd.