Self-care

A lot of common illnesses can be treated in your own home by taking medicine and getting plenty of rest.

It is worth keeping in your medicine cabinet paracetamol or aspirin, rehydration mixture, indigestion remedy, plasters and a thermometer.

That way you’ll be ready for any minor illness or injury that you or your family may suffer.

Information about treating common conditions is available at NHS Choices.

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