Choose Well - Haldon House Surgery

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Chest pain?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago, people
thought that chest pain
could be prevented by
wearing the skeleton of a
snake around your neck.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast, effective
treatment these days.
For major accidents
and symptoms
of serious illnesses,
choose an Emergency
Department or dial 999.
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Bad cough?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago,
people thought that
ongoing coughs could be
cured by holding a chicken
against their chest.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast, effective
treatment these days.
For persistent
problems like chest
infections, back
ache and everything
between, choose
your GP.
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Need a doctor?
Choose to register with a GP.
Not so long ago,
people went to the
local witch doctor for
cures and advice.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast,
effective treatment
these days.
To register with
a local GP, visit
www.yourweb.co.uk
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Runny nose?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago, people
thought that a cold could
be cured by sniffing
an old mouldy sock.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast,
effective treatment
these days.
For common colds,
sickly stomachs
and everything
between, choose
a pharmacist.
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Need help fast?
Choose the right care.
Not so long ago,
people thought that
aches and pains could
be cured by strapping
on a baked potato.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get advice
and care these days.
For fast medical
help when it’s not
a 999 emergency,
choose NHS 111.
Call 111 or visit
www.nhs.uk/111
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Hungover?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago,
people thought that an
upset stomach could be
cured by tying a toad to
your tummy.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get the rest
and recovery time
you need these days.
For wear and tear,
minor trips and
everything between,
choose self-care.
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Ankle sprain?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago, people
treated joint and muscle
injuries by strapping an
eel skin around the joint.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast, effective
treatment these days.
For strains,
minor burns
and everything
between,
choose the NHS
walk-in centre
on Sidwell Street.
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Small cut?
Choose the right treatment.
Not so long ago,
people thought that
wounds could be treated
by applying cow dung.
Thankfully, it’s much
easier to get fast, effective
treatment these days.
For minor cuts,
skin complaints
and everything
between,
choose the NHS
walk-in centre
on Sidwell Street.
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Contraception?
Choose the right advice.
Not so long ago, people
thought that wearing a weasel
foot around your neck would
stop you getting pregnant.
Thankfully, it’s much easier
to get free contraception
and advice these days.
For emergency
contraception,
stop smoking support
and everything
between, choose the
NHS walk-in centre
on Sidwell Street.