Saltash Health Centre

19/12/2025

Advise for adults this cough and cold season.
Please take a look at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/ and https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/ webpages for more info.
The symptoms are of a short duration and there are no symptoms of major concern. Discoloured sputum is common with viral infections and does not indicate a bacterial infection and is not a reason to prescribe antibiotics.
We appreciate that the cough is irritating, particularly at night but the treatment is conservative only with over the counter cough mixture as well as paracetamol which help the associated symptoms.
Information as to why antibiotics are not appropriate can be found on the following page: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/

Find out about the common cold, including what the symptoms are, how it's spread, how it's treated, and how you can prevent it.

18/12/2025

Advise for children this cough and cold season.
Please take a look at https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/ and https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/ webpages for more info.
These are very common in children and normal, healthy children can sometimes have 8 or more colds in a year!
The symptoms are of a short duration and there are no symptoms of major concern. Discoloured sputum is common with viral infections and does not indicate a bacterial infection and is not a reason to prescribe antibiotics.
This is a viral infection which is self-limiting and does not respond to antibiotics. A child’s immune system is very powerful and will clear up most common infections by itself.
Treatment is therefore aimed at relieving symptoms and the following is recommended:
• Make sure they get plenty of rest and offering them healthy food (like fruit).
• Give your child plenty to drink. This will help prevent dehydration, loosen phlegm, and lubricate the throat. Try to avoid very sugary drinks.
• Pain and fever are best treated with Paracetamol
• You can try over the counter cough mixture, although there is limited evidence of benefit
• Make sure no-one smokes around your child.
Please also have a look at the following websites which will provide you detailed information on when to worry and seek further assessment:
https://what0-18.nhs.uk/parents.../worried-your-child-unwell
http://www.whenshouldiworry.com/.../When%20should%20I...
Information as to why antibiotics are not appropriate can be found on the following page: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/antibiotics/
Please ensure if your child does develop any symptoms of concern described in the above sites then please seek further urgent assessment.

Find out about the common cold, including what the symptoms are, how it's spread, how it's treated, and how you can prevent it.

17/12/2025

💉Walk in Flu and Covid vaccination clinic available at Liskeard Community Hospital for eligible patients aged 18+
Thursday 18th December 2025 9am til 5pm💉

Please see the list of walk-in vaccination clinics offering the latest COVID-19 booster to eligible cohorts hosted by our NHS team.

15/12/2025

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Hours – Important Patient Notice 🎄

As the festive period approaches, we’d like to remind our patients to plan ahead for any medication needs.

📅 Repeat Prescriptions
Please note that the last date to order repeat prescriptions, if you require them before Christmas, is Wednesday 17th December. This will help ensure you receive your medication in time for Christmas.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We wish all our patients a safe, healthy, and happy Christmas 🎅✨

15/12/2025

Eligible for your flu vaccination but haven't had it yet? Contact us to book an appointment in one of our clinics

10/12/2025

🌟 Supportive Study Programmes for Young Learners 🌟

Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 16–18 (or 18–24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan) who’s finding school or college difficult?

Start your journey with one of our exciting Step Into study programmes:
✨ Step Into Hospitality
🍽️ Step Into Catering
🔧 Step Into Skills

👀 Want to find out more?
We’d love to show you what we offer!

🏫 We can visit your school and run a taster session
📍 Or you can come and visit our training centre
📞 Get in Touch
📱 Phone: 01566 770729
✉️ Email: info@stepintolearning.org.uk
🌐 Website: stepintolearning.org.uk/school-leavers

04/12/2025

Patient demand today is particularly high and as a result our services have been overwhelmed. Please only contact us today if you feel your need is clinically urgent. If you can wait please do so.
You may find it helpful to look at the NHS website that gives good guidance on how to deal with different ailments, here is the link:
https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/

Thank you for working with us to best help you.

Find out about conditions, symptoms, medicines, tests and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.

01/12/2025

28/11/2025

We realise that dental problems can be incredibly painful and that accessing a dentist is difficult for many of our patients, however your GP practice is not the right place to go for help.
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly have now made available urgent dental appointments to support patients with sudden or complex dental needs.
This service is open Monday- Friday 08.30-17.00, outside of these hours you should contact NHS 111

27/11/2025

25/11/2025

✨ Don’t put it off!
Book your flu vaccine appointment today and arm yourself against the risk of severe illness over the festive period.
Stay protected, stay healthy, and enjoy the season with peace of mind. 🎄💉