Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2014/January 2015 | Page 91

FASHION HEALTH & BEAUTY

Make the right
choice this winter
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slanders are being reminded to take care of
themselves and their family’s wellbeing this winter
by making sure they choose the right NHS service for
their health needs.
The Isle of Wight NHS is reminding residents of the
various ways in which they can look after themselves
and which local NHS services are available when help
is needed in a hurry. The number of people using the
Emergency Department at St Mary’s Hospital is growing
and may not always be the right option. The Emergency
Department and 999 should be left for those who really
need help in an emergency, while other services such
as your Pharmacist, GP or the NHS non-urgent helpline
111 can offer medical advice.
Mr Robin Beal, a Consultant in the Emergency
Department, said: “The simple message is please stop
and think before coming to the Emergency Department.
Most people genuinely need the service because they
are suffering from a life threatening or emergency
healthcare condition. But there are still some people
who visit because they have a minor illness, such as a
cough, a cold, or minor cut. These patients would get
advice and care faster by using their local GP, pharmacy
or NHS 111 for non-urgent advice.”

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