NHS gives important message to people in Sussex: ‘We’re still here for you when you need us’

The NHS has given an important message to Sussex: 'we're still here for you when you need us'.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Do you need medical help? Remember the NHS is still here for you

During the coronavirus pandemic, people have been asked to stay at home to help protect the NHS.

However, it is really important people do not ignore symptoms or delay getting treatment due to coronavirus (Covid-19) as it could pose a long-term risk to their health.

The NHS has issued some important adviceThe NHS has issued some important advice
The NHS has issued some important advice

The NHS is still here for you when you need it.

You can still:

· Contact your GP practice either by phone or online via the NHS app

· Contact NHS 111 online or by phone if you need urgent medical help and advice

· Contact 999 or go to A&E if it’s serious or life-threatening

· Call NHS 111 to get advice if you or a member of your family is showing signs of coronavirus,before attending any scheduled appointments.

· Attend regular vaccination appointments – to prevent outbreaks of deadly serious diseases

· Attend your screening appointments

Make sure that you still attend for vaccinations

The NHS is urging people to attend their scheduled vaccination appointments.

The national immunisation programme is highly successful in reducing the number of serious and sometimes life-threatening diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and measles.

It is important to maintain the best possible vaccine uptake to prevent a resurgence of these infections and to stop outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases, which also protect vulnerable groups including children, babies and pregnant women.

If you or a member of your family is showing signs of coronavirus, please call NHS111 first to get advice before attending your appointment.

Tell us about your care during coronavirus

Over the coming weeks we will bring you updates from the NHS about how you can still get the care you need during the pandemic, along with real-life stories from readers who are continuing to use the NHS.

We will hear from teenagers who have been able to get GP help online from the privacy of their own bedroom and about the people with DIY disasters who still got prompt and expert help from A&E.

If you have any stories about using the NHS during this pandemic we would love to hear from you.

Please email [email protected].

And please, don’t forget the NHS is still here for you!

Related topics: