Swindon's Great Western Hospital recommends the new NHS Winter Children and Young Person's Clinic phone number as the first point of action for acute illness.
Swindon's new children’s and young people clinic aims to help 2-17 years old who are unwell or who are suffering from acute illness.
The child/young person or their family members can call 01793 709505 to speak to a GP or an Advanced Clinical Practitioner for a quick assessment over the phone.
A spokesperson for GWH said: "Using this service may save you a trip to hospital and where needed, you will be invited in for a face-to-face appointment at the clinic based in Taw Hill Medical Centre, SN25 1UH."
This service at Taw Hill is open from Monday – Friday, 8am to 4pm.
The NHS have listed examples of some of the symptoms that children and young people (or their family members) can call the Clinic phone number for:
- Aching Muscles
- Continuous Cough
- High Temperature
- Loss of Taste or Smell
- New Fatigue
- Shortness of Breath
- Nasal Congestion
- Persistent Headache
Other services available for medical advice are:
- NHS Websites ( www.nhs.uk/conditions or www.whenshouldiworry.com or https://bswccg.nhs.uk/your-health/hospital-care/childrens-health )
- Local Pharmacies
- 111 - NHS 27/7 triage service designed to help assess an individual's current symptoms. 111 can also be accessed online via https://111.nhs.uk
More information about GWH can be found at https://www.facebook.com/GWHNHS
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