Doctors Stevens, Harrison, Cassidy, Parsons & Stimson     01280 702436

• Run cold water over the burn for at least 10 minutes. Do this straight away. Do not remove clothes that are stuck to the skin. Never rub butter, oil or ointment on to the burn. Seek medical advice if area is larger than a fifty pence piece.
   

• Clean small cuts and grazes with soap and water if necessary. If there is heavy bleeding, press on the cut using a clean hankie providing there is no object in the wound. Elevate affected area if possible. Get help from your doctor if the wound is dirty, if there is something stuck inside, or it is deep.
   

• Do not move the patient unless you have to, just in case there are broken bones or internal injuries. Call for help or dial 999. Remember to keep calm. Never leave an unconscious person alone unless you have to.
   

• Infants: Hold your child upside-down by their legs, or over your knee, or over a chair, with their head well down.
• Older Children and Adults: Slap sharply between the shoulder blades up to four times. Contact your doctor as soon as you can, or dial 999 for ambulance if no better. Don’t leave the casualty at any point, unless you have to.
   

• Find the bottle or container the poison came from, so that you can talk about it to the doctor. Telephone your own doctor, or nearest accident and emergency. Remember to take the container with you if you go to the hospital or doctor. Never try to make your child sick.
   

• This is very common and often associated with a cold. It is not always due to an ear infection. Simple treatment includes giving regular junior paracetamol. If the earache persists for two to three days, then you should consult your doctor in normal surgery hours for further advice.
   

• This is common in children and usually short-lived. It is usually caused by a virus. Treatment involves replacing the fluid the child is losing by giving regular and frequent drinks. Choose clear fluids - water, diluted squashes etc - and give small amounts often. Give paracetamol for any associated fever or tummy pain.
   

• These are very common and are usually due to a virus, so often antibiotics are not very helpful. Simple remedies include cough linctuses from the chemist inhaling over a steam bowl if the child is old enough, and making sure the bedroom is not too dry from the central heating. It helps sometimes if you boil the kettle in the bedroom so there is more moisture in the air.
   

• These creatures prefer clean hair and are not a sign of poor hygiene. Medicated shampoos and lotions are available from the chemist without prescription.
   

• These are not uncommon in young children and are not dangerous. Worming medicines are available from the chemist without prescription.
   

• Please return any unused medication to our dispensary. Always leave tablets or medicines in their original container. Please remember to keep all medicines in a safe place locked away from children.