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/
Community Diagnostic Centre
Community Diagnositic Centre (CDC)
NHS England have now commissioned community diagnostic centres to carry out a range of diagnostic tests. These tests include ECGs, blood-taking, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring and some breathing tests (spirometry and FENO). Our closest community diagnostic centre is at Askham Bar run by Nimbuscare.
You can read more about the local CDC in Nimbuscare’s CDC booklet here.
Patients can book an appointment for a blood test by calling 01904 943 690 - there is no need to collect blood forms in advance as long as the practice have added a form to your records.
