Many illnesses can be treated in your home by using
over-the-counter medicine from your pharmacist and
getting plenty of rest. Self care is the best choice to
treat very minor illnesses and injuries. If you are still worried call NHS 111 or your GP.
If you think you need help urgently
during the day or night you should call
111 before you go to any other health
service. By calling 111 you will be directed straight
away to the local service that can help you best. It is
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is free to
call, including from a mobile. You should call 111:
When you need help fast but it’s not life threatening.
When you think you need to go to Accident and
Emergency or another NHS urgent care service.
When it’s outside of your GP’s surgery hours.
When you do not know who to call for medical help.
If you do not have a local GP to call.
For serious and life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
Your local pharmacist will
know about most everyday health issues. They can suggest over-the-counter medicine or advise where may be best for you to get help. There are often pharmacists in supermarkets and many are open late. If your child has a temperature which has not come down with paracetamol or ibuprofen see your GP.
To find a local pharmacy visit www.nhs.uk/service-search.
You will need to register
your child with a local GP
as soon as possible after
birth. Your GP can advise,
give you the medicines
you need and help if you
need other specialist
services. You will usually
need to make an
appointment.
All GPs will see a child
quickly if you are worried.
To find a local GP visit
www.nhs.uk/service-search
Health visitors are part of a team
who are there to offer support
and advice for families until the
child reaches school age. They
have knowledge about child
development, breastfeeding,
nutrition and local support in your
community. The health visitor
may visit you at home or see you
and your baby in a clinic.
By identifying health needs and
promoting a healthy lifestyle they
can help you achieve the best
possible health and wellbeing for
you and your child. They can offer additional support to families with a child with special needs or disability. There is more information on Locala’s website at: www.locala.org.uk/calderdale-pheys or phone Locala’s Calderdale Health Visiting service on 030 0304 5076.
What does a health visitor do?
Children's Centres are for all families with
children under five. The Centres offer a wide
range of services which may include:
Health visitor led baby clinics and
checks.
First Aid courses for all parents.
Support for emotional wellbeing.
Play sessions and activities for children
and families.
Parenting support (including support for
teenage parents).
Access to speech and language
assessment and support.
Access to midwifery services and
ante/post natal support.
High quality early learning in safe and
friendly environments.
Family and adult learning.
Stop smoking support.
To find your local Children’s Centre:
surestartchildrenscentresnhp.org.uk
www.childrencentres.co.uk
Healthy Early Years Support (HEYS)
This HEYS service is for any mum or dad with their first child, either during pregnancy or in their child’s first year, who feels they need some extra support. HEYS offers a flexible service that is shaped to your needs and the needs of your child. You can be referred to HEYS by your midwife, health visitor or it may be through another service you are in contact with, such as your college, or housing support.
To find out more contact the service on 01422 392681 or speak to your midwife or health visitor.
If your child has special
educational needs or disabilities
please click on the Local Offer
link below to find details of the
support available locally.
It is a central hub to provide
information, advice, guidance
and support.
www.calderdale.gov.uk/localoffer
Make sure you and your child
see a dentist on a regular basis.
Register your baby as soon as
possible and take them to your
appointments so they get used
to it. Discuss your baby’s oral
care with your dentist.
To find your nearest dentist visit www.nhs.uk. For out-of-hours
dentist information call 111.
The Minor Ailments Scheme is
available to all - it allows pharmacists
to manage simple common medical
problems and issue prescriptions.
Your local pharmacy will be able to
help you with things like colds and flu,
constipation, earache, headlice, insect
bites and stings and teething.
See if your local pharmacy offers the scheme.
Walk-in centres treat patients
who have an injury or illness that
needs help quickly, but is not a
999 emergency.
To book an appointment with a
local urgent care centre call 111.
Calderdale offers two locations for
Walk-in centres which are open at
weekends and bank holidays.
They are located at:
Park Community Practice,
Horne Street, Halifax, HX1 5UA.
01422 399858
Calder Community Practice,
Lower George Street,
Todmorden OL14 5RN.
01706 811106
Accident and Emergency (A&E)
For serious and life-threatening emergencies, call 999
A&E and 999 are emergency
services that should only be
used when babies and children
are badly injured or show
symptoms of critical illness
such as choking, breathing
difficulties, blacking out, blood
loss or if they have swallowed
tablets or poisons or have
severe abdominal pain.