Unwell? Choose well. Every year the A&E departments in Worcestershire see around 130,000 patients. Many of these patients should have avoided attending A&E and could have been treated more appropriately somewhere else by either a local minor injuries unit, GP, pharmacist or even by themselves with basic self-care, first aid and advice... Hangover. Grazed knee. Sore throat. Cough Take care of yourself. Toothache. Gum problems. Visit your dentist or a Dental Access Centre. Unwell? Unsure? Confused? Need help? Use NHS Direct. Ear pain. Stomach bugs. Back ache. See your GP or visit the Worcester Walk-in Health Centre. Flu symptoms Contact your GP or NHS Direct. Cuts. Sprains. Head to a Minor Injuries Unit. Diarrhoea. Runny nose. Painful cough. Go to a pharmacy. Serious or life-threatening conditions. Go to A&E or telephone 999.

Last updated on 11 January 2012