REMEMBER ANTIBIOTICS DO NOT HELP COMMON WINTER AILMENTS
Symptoms can last longer than you think.
For minor illnesses and ailments self-care is the best choice. Many common illnesses and complaints such as aches and pains, coughs, colds, stomach upset and sore throats can be treated with plenty of rest and over the counter medicines. The following medicines are available to buy over the counter at your local supermarket or pharmacy.
Paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, rehydration mixtures, indigestion remedies, antihistamines and throat lozenges.
Visit: www.treatyourselfbetter.co.uk for more advice and warning signs to look out for which may suggest you do need a GP appointment or medical attention.
For more information on self-care please visit the Self Care Forum wesite by clicking on the link below. The Self Care Forum website offers advice and information about many common ailments and long term medical conditions, such as managing asthma, diabetes, to stopping smoking and getting fit.

Do you have a sudden eye problem?
e.g. a red eye or painful eye
You can now get an appointment within 48 hours to have this assessed, and where appropriate, treated, at no cost through the NHS, with the following accredited Optometrists(Opticians) in the Armagh/ Dungannon area:
PRACTICE |
ADDRESS |
TEL NO |
Casserly & Creswell |
6A Bridge Street |
Keady |
028 37530500 |
Dunleavy Opticians |
15 Market Street |
Armagh |
02837518866 |
Focus Opticians |
23 Thomas Street |
Armagh |
02837522968 |
Gamble and Creswell |
4 Russell Street |
Armagh |
02837522683 |
Alexander Bain &Murray |
28 Northland Row |
Dungannon |
028 87722375 |
C McRory Optiicans |
57 Irish Street |
Dungannon |
028 87750199 |
C McRory Optiicans |
57 Irish Street |
Dungannon |
028 87750199 |
Janet McLeary |
6A The Linen Green |
Dungannon |
02887726226 |
Island Eyecare |
38 Main Street |
Coalisland |
02887748444 |
O’Neill Opticians |
14 The Square |
Coalsiland |
02887747608 |
Dalzell Opticians |
25 Dungannon Street |
MOY |
028 87 789804 |
Nicholl Opticians |
132 Main Street |
Fivemiletown |
028 89522207 |
Nicholl Opticians |
21 Main Street |
Clogher |
028 85549444 |
To arrange an appointment contact one of the above practices of your choice, although if the optometry practice (optician) that you usually attend is on the list you are encouraged to go there.
You must be registered with a GP in NI and remember to bring along your Health & Care number which should be on your medical card.