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Unwell? Feeling sick? If you’re unsure what to do…call 111

NHS 111 is a free to call service available 24/7 with fully trained health advisors ready to help you.

Remember, 999 and A&E are for serious and life-threatening emergencies only.

Before you call 999 or go to A&E, ask yourself, "Is it a real emergency?"

If not, there are other local health services in Milton Keynes that can provide you with the help and care you need. Save time and find the right NHS service that will help you best. See the list of alternative options detailed below that should be considered before you call 999 or visit A&E.

If your health concern is less urgent than a call to 999, call 111. If needed, you can speak with a clinician or the 111 health advisor who can arrange an ambulance for you.

111 helps you to find the right local health care service for you.

 

If your child is unwell do you know what to do? Do you feel you could benefit from finding out more information or receiving training on common ailments and injuries? Please let us know by completing our short survey here

 

 

There is a range of services available for you if you have a minor injury, illness or pain. Please see the tabs below for more information about each service.

Self Care

Self-care at home is the right choice for most minor illnesses and injuries. Normally, with coughs, colds, stomach upsets, sore throats and headaches, the right medicine, plenty of fluids and proper rest is enough to help you feel better.

We all get ill from time to time so keep your medicine cabinet stocked with essentials like pain killers, antihistamines, cold and flu remedies, anti-diarrhoea and indigestion medicine. If you have children, make sure you’ve got the right medicines according to their age.

Keep your first aid kit stocked with:

  • Plasters
  • Bandages
  • Dressings
  • Safety pins
  • Tweezers
  • Antiseptic cream
  • Insect bite/sting cream or spray
  • Cleansing wipes
  • Digital thermometer

Pharmacies

 

 

MK Pharmacy First

Before you book an appointment with your GP or visit A&E, why not visit your local MK Pharmacy First?

What is MK Pharmacy First?

MK Pharmacy First provides confidential health advice without needing to book an appointment.

If you don’t pay for your prescription, the pharmacy can supply your recommended medicines free of charge.

Use MK Pharmacy First instead of booking a GP appointment and get immediate advice and treatment.

All Pharmacies have qualified pharmacists.

You can get professional, confidential health advice and treatment for a range of common illnesses, aches and pains, quickly without having to wait for a GP appointment.

Just give them a call or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment.

There are 45 pharmacies in Milton Keynes. A number of these are now open late in the evening, over weekends and bank holidays. If your child is ill, take them along to a pharmacy, they can provide free clinical advice and may also be able to provide free medication.

Find your local pharmacy using the 'find your nearest' tool on the right.

Pharmacies can:

  • Give advice on treating minor illnesses and injuries and help you choose the right treatments
  • Provide advice on whether you should see your GP
  • Dispense prescription medicines and provide advice on how to take them safely
  • Dispense repeat prescriptions if you have arranged this with your GP
  • Help you to manage long-term conditions and your medication for them
  • Give advice on sexual health and contraception
  • Give advice on staying healthy, including stopping smoking

How do I use MK Pharmacy First?

  • Ask for MK Pharmacy First at your local Milton Keynes pharmacy and talk to the pharmacist in confidence about your symptoms.
  • If you need advice about a child, please bring the child with you.
  • The pharmacist will recommend appropriate treatment and medication. They may also direct you to other services.
  • Tell the pharmacist if you get free prescriptions so that they can provide any recommended medication free of charge.

GPs

General Practitioners (GPs) can provide a wide range of health services and support for illnesses or injuries. Nurses and health care assistants often work alongside GPs to help support patients’ everyday health.

Many GP surgeries are now open for longer hours and offer emergency appointments each day for patients with more urgent conditions. However, if you need to see a GP outside opening hours, call 111.

The types of health services provided by GP practices include:

  • Diagnosis and treatment of medical problems
  • Planned care of long term illnesses such as heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes
  • Treatment of minor injuries
  • Prescriptions and repeat prescriptions for medicines
  • Preventive immunisations
  • Contraceptive and sexual health advice
  • Mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Advice on any health problems or concerns
  • Advice and guidance on healthy lifestyle choices and local groups/services
  • Advice on, and referrals to, other health and social services
  • Travel vaccinations (charges may apply)

If you’re not registered with a local GP surgery, click here to find out how to do so.

NHS Choices

NHS Choices - Get advice and information on symptoms and medicines and find local health services and opening times.

 

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