What to do if you're unwell on holiday - Lewisham Children & Family Centre

There’s nothing more worrying than you or your child being hurt or unwell whilst you are away from home and it can be difficult to know what to do. If it’s an emergency always call 999 but if you thing you may need A&E call 111 first, otherwise call your own GP practice.

Always contact your usual GP practice If you’re away from home and need help from a GP.

They can help you:

Speak to a GP with a video or telephone consultation to put your mind at rest
Arrange for prescription medication to be collected from a pharmacy close to where you are staying

Local pharmacists can help with minor health concerns

If you need healthcare advice, pop into a local pharmacy. They offer a more convenient, quicker way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns.
Local pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can:

help you manage minor illnesses like tummy troubles, aches and pains and many more
offer confidential discussions in a consultation room with no need for an appointment
refer you to a GP or A&E if your symptoms suggest it’s something more serious.

To find a local pharmacy visit nhs.uk/find-a-pharmacy

“My child and I have really enjoyed coming to Little Explorers. It has helped my child to get used to see other babies and have interaction with them, which has been really important for him after the pandemic.”

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“The Children Centre is our favourite place to come, we have been coming here since my child was 6 months old, he is now 4 years old and is still enjoying! Well done staff”

“I have just found the ‘taking care of ourselves’ section, which is massively important for us all, especially compassion fatigue.”

“The help and support that my family support worker gave me was above and beyond, she was always there to listen to me and make me feel like I was good enough and I was being heard.”

“The Outreach Team have such outgoing, friendly and fun personalities and made each Outdoor Learning session a great experience.”

“The Explorers session has helped my child a lot with his communication and his development. It’s really been impactful for him; we are really grateful to have this opportunity to attend the session and meet other parents as well.”

“The sessions help my daughter with speaking English, as well as helping her to listen and follow directions. I am very happy, my baby is very happy, and I feel relief when I come.”

“The Children Centre is very beneficial for my child, she has developed lots of skills e.g., sharing toys and naming colours. Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful.”

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