New App – Healthier Together from NHS

 

Parents, carers, and young people can get now access concise NHS traffic light guidance on a range of childhood illnesses by downloading the Frimley Healthier Together App.

It is anticipated that the easily accessible, clear, reliable NHS advice, will help to reduce the number of patients presenting in GP or ED with Green symptoms by giving parents greater confidence when caring for their unwell child.

The app provides advice on what ‘red-flag’ signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what to do to keep a child comfortable and how long a child’s symptoms are likely to last, with push notifications to the registered phone to prompt monitoring of the condition against Red and Amber symptoms.

Complimentary to the Frimley Healthier Together website, the app can be download today from your app store of choice. https://bit.ly/FHTApp

A&E Demand – Help us help you get the right urgent care and support

Help us help you get the right urgent care and support

The Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) at Frimley Park Hospital is currently experiencing an increasing level of demand. We are asking people to only attend if they are experiencing severe symptoms or are suffering from a life-threatening condition.

Help us help you access the right service for your healthcare needs.

Unless it’s an emergency remember there’s lots of alternatives for you to make use of.

    1. Visit your local pharmacy
    2. During the day contact your GP practice via an online consultation or phone
    3. Contact NHS 111 online, www.111.nhs.uk or dial 111. If you are calling NHS 111, please be patient. NHS 111 may advise you to contact your GP or its out-of-hours service or attend the Bracknell Minor Injuries Unit.
    4. For minor injuries, such as sprains and strains, suspected broken limbs, minor head injuries, visit the Minor Injury Unit at Brants Bridge in Bracknell – open 8am-8pm 7 days a week. X-ray available Sunday to Friday

Anyone with a life-threatening condition should call 999.

Community Pharmacy Consultation Service

This new service designed to direct you to the most appropriate service launched in November 2021.  All appropriate minor illnesses will be referred to the community pharmacy in line with our practice policy and we will confirm this if you call us to arrange an appointment and it is relevant to be referred to the community pharmacy.  This is the LINK to our specific webpage for more information.  This service aims to quicken access to support you.