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Help Us Help You Message from Margaret Jones Margaret Jones is reminding us all to remain careful as to stay well we prepare to enjoy Christmas under the Government’s relaxed coronavirus rules that will be this winter in place from Wednesday 23 to Margaret Jones Sunday 27 December. (Director of public health) This handy guide from the NHS in Sefton and “While most of us will be taking a well-earned break over the Christmas West Lancashire will help you access the right period, I can assure you that COVID-19 won’t, so please remain really careful. health advice and treatment over the “It won’t be coming down the chimney, but it will fi nd its way into our homes if we give it a chance. It might arrive with our friends or relatives or holiday period. if it’s got here already, it may leave with them. And nobody will know until it’s too late. During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic health services “The rules mean we can form a ‘Christmas Bubble’ made up from people continue to be there for you but how you access them may be from three households and can travel between tiers and UK nations to meet our Bubble - but it is important we don’t get carried away with festive different – contacting them fi rst by telephone or online for fi zz and let our guard down. example. This is to keep you and their staff safe. You will fi nd “We all need to carry on socially distancing, washing our hands frequently details of these changes and what they mean for you throughout and regularly cleaning touch points such as door handles and surfaces. this guide. “So, I would urge you to keep you and your loved ones safe and I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year.” Please remember, we all need to protect ourselves and others so: You can find all you need to know about the Government’s response to coronavirus – from Christmas rules in full and regular restrictions in Sefton, to COVID-19 testing and links • Wash your hands - keep washing your hands regularly to guidance for residents, businesses and organisations – by • Cover your face - wear a face covering in enclosed spaces visiting www.gov.uk/coronavirus • Make space - stay at least 2 metres apart, or 1 metre with Keep this guide in a safe place. It will help you a face covering or other precaution be prepared for whatever winter has in store… Stay well this winter This handy guide from the NHS in Sefton will Keep this guide in a safe place. It will help you help you access the right health advice and be prepared for whatever treatment over the holiday period. winter has in store… @NHSSSCCG www.southseftonccg.nhs.uk @NHSSFCCG www.southportandformbyccg.nhs.uk @WestLancsCCG www.westlancashireccg.nhs.uk @NHSSSCCG @NHSSFCCG It is free if you are: • Aged 50 and over (including those who will be 50 by 31 March 2021) • Have certain health conditions • Pregnant • In long-stay residential care • Receiving a carer’s allowance, or are the main carer for Call NHS 111 first if you need medical an older or disabled person who may be at risk if you get sick help fast but it is not a 999 emergency • On the clinically extremely vulnerable patient list and NHS 111 will direct you to the right health service for you, which members of their household could include a walk-in centre, a pharmacy, or a booked time slot • Frontline health and social care workers at a hospital accident & emergency (A&E) department. • Aged 2 – 3 years on 31 August 2020 Remember, you should still dial 999 for a medical emergency, • At primary school or in year 7 such as a suspected stroke or heart attack. • Aged 2 to 17 years with long-term health conditions Freephone 111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk Your GP practice Available 8am to 6.30pm weekdays - with same day appointments if necessary - apart from bank holidays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. (Individual practice times may vary. Please contact your local GP practice for their opening hours). The way you access your GP has changed to keep you and practice staff safe from coronavirus. So, please contact your practice by telephone, via its website or the NHS App. Your GP will then assess you by phone or video to decide next steps, and you The simple and secure way to access a range of will be offered a face to face appointment if you need NHS services on your smartphone or tablet. it. Don’t delay in seeking advice Get answers to hundreds of health questions about healthcare concerns online: www.nhs.uk from your practice. Find GPs, pharmacies and dentists in your area. Includes a symptom checker that offers advice if you have a health problem. NHS Walk-in and Urgent Care Centres To get help for minor illnesses and minor Appointments must be made by phone in advance injuries, the Walk-in Centres in Skelmersdale before attending to help keep patients and staff safe. and Litherland and the Urgent Treatment When you call, your problem may be dealt with by Centre in Ormskirk operate seven days a phone or video consultation, or a clinician may make week from 8am until 8pm, including Bank an appointment for you or your loved one at an Holidays (Christmas Day times do vary). appropriate location following a telephone consultation. Litherland West Lancashire Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre Urgent Care Centre Walk-in Centre Litherland Town Hall Health Centre, Hatton Hill Road, Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, The Concourse, Skelmersdale, Litherland, L21 9JN - 0151 475 4667 L39 2AZ - 01695 402 180 WN8 6LJ - 01695 402 180 Open 8am - 8pm everyday including Christmas Day, Open 9am - 5pm Christmas Day and 10am - 2pm Christmas Day and 8am - 8pm Boxing Day, Boxing Day, Boxing Day in lieu (28 December 2020) 8am - 8pm Boxing Day, Boxing Day in lieu Boxing Day in lieu (28 December 2020) and New Year’s Day (28 December 2020) and New Year’s Day and New Year’s Day Times are subject to change. Please check with your respective centre when calling in advance of attending. Think you have coronavirus? If you have any coronavirus symptoms: If you DO NOT have coronavirus symptoms you can have a SMART COVID-19 test at the following centres, seven days • a high temperature a week, 9am-6pm (apart from bank holidays, Christmas Day, • a new, continuous cough Boxing Day and New Year’s Day), no appointment needed. • a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste • Splash World in Southport (please use the rear car park Get a test and stay at home accessed from the Esplanade, opposite the Lifeboat Station). If you DO have coronavirus symptoms you can book a • Bootle Leisure Centre test by calling 119 or visiting www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. • Aintree Racecourse Drive-through mobile testing units are operating in Sefton during December at Bootle and Southport town halls, Crosby For more information about COVID-19 testing in Sefton Library car park and Netherton Activity Centre. visit: www.sefton.gov.uk/testing If you need medical advice about your coronavirusMake symptoms sure visit: you www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/ have a well stocked medicines Ifcabinet you are at feeling home toanxious, treat If you need depressedminor illnesses or simply like: need emergency dental someone to talk to. treatment when Help· Headaches is there. · Sore throatsyour dentist is Contact· Fever Sefton’s talking therapy ·service Coughs on and colds 0300 303 2708 closed or visit:Speak to your pharmacist www.insighthealthcare.org/our-services/talking- you can call 0161 476 9651 therapies/find-a-service/access-sefton/.for advice on what you if you live in Sefton, or if you Frommight 1 January need. 2021 They can also live in West Lancashire pleaseoffer visit: you expert advice on www.mhm.org.uk/talking-matters-sefton call 0300 1234 010. health issues without the Heat your home need for an appointment. to at least 18c Heat your home to at least 18°C if youif you can. can Make sure you are Keep an eye on neighbours and those vulnerableup to datein your with community your Remember by helping to look them out for run your errands they cannot do themselves and ensurerepeat they prescriptions are warm enou gh,neighbours where who possible. may be on from your GP their own at this time of year before weekends and remind them to stay warm. Please maintain a safe social distance.and bank holidays – but remember www.nhs.uk not to over order (Search for keep warm keep well) All clinics will be closed Maghull and Lydiate on Christmas Day, Sefton Council Social Care Boxing Day and New Year’s Day with limited ServicesNeighbourhood over the festivePlans period opening times over the holiday period Most Council buildings will be closed from Tuesday 24 December to Wednesday 1 January inclusive, i.e. re‑opening on Thursday 2 January 2020. Full details of all regular and bank holiday clinic opening times can be found at www.seftonsexualhealth.nhs.uk or by calling For Social Care EMERGENCIES For Social Care 01695 656550 (operating until 2pm on Christmas and ONLY during daytime EMERGENCIES ONLY New Year’s Eve, closed on bank holidays). December 24, 27, 30, and 31 between at all other times 9.00am‑5.30pm call: For sexual health emergencies visit the website above to find out: Call the emergency duty team 0151 934 3555 · Where to find local pharmacies offering emergency contraception Children’s Social Care · Where to access PEPSE (post exposure prophylaxis for HIV 0151 934 3114 following sexual exposure) during the holiday period Adult Social Care · For advice and support after sexual assault please call North: 01704 704489 Safe Place on 0151 295 3550 South: 0151 529 3761 2o3o If you need emergency treatment when your dentist is closed for the holidays you can call Dental 0161 476 9651 from 9am to 9.30pm every day, including weekends and bank holidays.