Doncaster Urgent and Emergency Care

17/09/2025

If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of shingles this can be managed by most pharmacies via ‘Pharmacy first’.

The first signs of shingles can be:

a tingling or painful feeling in an area of skin
a headache or feeling generally unwell

A rash will usually appear a few days later. In rare cases shingles can cause pain without a rash

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shingles/

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

16/09/2025

If you are worried about a sore throat and are 5 years and over, this can be managed by your local Pharmacist, through the ‘Pharmacy First’ scheme, even if antibiotics are needed

https://www.nhs.uk/symptoms/sore-throat/

https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

15/09/2025

Atopic eczema is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages but is most common in young children. It cannot be cured, but fortunately treatment can help manage the symptoms.

https://knowyourskin.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/condition/eczema/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/atopic-eczema/

14/09/2025

If you have questions about your child’s vaccinations your GP, Health Visitor or Midwife are there to help.

https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/?wt.mc_id=dhscwintervax_VST_childhoodvaccineschedule_phrasematch&wt.tsrc=ppc&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22939336514&gclid=CjwKCAjwz5nGBhBBEiwA-W6XRDOsjW-KncmHlNS5tlUlDXKYDUST7AF103s38_oq6C6LV6BlVg22zRoCFtMQAvD_BwE

14/09/2025

If you think you may have a urinary tract / water infection, and this is not something you usually suffer with, your local pharmacist may be able to help.

https://southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/news/south-yorkshire-nhs-pharmacies-begin-treating-people-common-conditions?newsID=

13/09/2025

Our clinicians are all trained to recognise Sepsis, but if you are worried just ask
‘Could it be sepsis?’

Follow our links to spot the signs of sepsis

https://sepsistrust.org/

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sepsis/

08/09/2025

This week is ‘Know your numbers week’. If you know what your blood pressure is you can check if this healthy here

https://www.nhs.uk/health-assessment-tools/check-your-blood-pressure-reading

07/09/2025

It’s not uncommon for minor illness to spread after schools re-open, and deciding whether or not to keep your child at home can be difficult. NHS guidance is available to help you decide by following this link

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

06/09/2025

Tomorrow, Sunday 7 September at 3pm, ALL UK mobile phones will receive an Emergency test Alert. Don't worry when your phone suddenly makes a loud siren sound - it's just a test

This 10-second alert will still work if your phone is on silent, you just need to dismiss the message when it appears.

If this will cause a problem to you, it is possible to opt out at gov.uk/alerts

06/09/2025

Flu vaccinations are now available for some
Check below if and when you are eligible

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/

06/09/2025

Have you heard about
‘Include Me TOO’ ?

Include Me TOO is a national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families from diverse range of backgrounds. Follow the link below to learn more

Our vision is a disability friendly, inclusive and safe society for all.

03/09/2025

From January eligible children across the UK will be offered the chicken pox vaccination 👏

The chickenpox vaccine has been safely used for decades and is already part of the routine vaccine schedules in several countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and Germany.

A free chickenpox vaccination will be offered for the first time to children across England on the NHS from January.