Key local NHS service
Feeling unwell? There are a range of local NHS services to choose from and you don't always need to see a GP or go to A&E.
Key local NHS services
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Integrated care board
- About the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
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Individual care
- Support for the armed forces, reservists and veterans
- Care navigation in GP practices
- Services for people with Learning Disabilities
- Individual funding requests
- Continuing healthcare
- Non-emergency patient transport
- Northamptonshire Care Record
- Patient choice
- Personal health budgets
- Prior approval policies
- Assisted Fertility Review
- Shared decision making
- Weight management
- Documents
- Team ICB portal
- Contact us
- Latest updates
- Home
- Integrated care system
-
Integrated care board
- About the Integrated Care Board (ICB)
-
Individual care
- Support for the armed forces, reservists and veterans
- Care navigation in GP practices
- Services for people with Learning Disabilities
- Individual funding requests
- Continuing healthcare
- Non-emergency patient transport
- Northamptonshire Care Record
- Patient choice
- Personal health budgets
- Prior approval policies
- Assisted Fertility Review
- Shared decision making
- Weight management
- Documents
- Team ICB portal
- Contact us
- Latest updates
Choosing the right place to get help
Feeling unwell? There is a range of local NHS services to choose from and you don't always need to see a GP or go to A&E.
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NHS 111Back up
If you need help fast but it’s not an emergency, ring 111 or visit 111 online.
Visit 111 online for:
- Where to get help for your symptoms
- How to find general health information and advice
- Where to get an emergency supply of your prescribed medicine
- How to get a repeat prescription.
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PharmacyBack up
Visit your local pharmacy if you’re feeling poorly and need advice about fevers, stomach upsets, bites and stings, headaches, aches and pains. Pharmacists are experts in medicine and are a great source of advice and support.
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Self-care advice and supportBack up
Many common conditions can be treated with advice and support from your local pharmacy.
The following conditions can all be treated in this way and prescriptions are not routinely given for simple treatments. Click the links to visit the NHS website to find out more about the conditions and the treatment available.
Acne Athlete's foot Cold sores Colds and nasal congestion Colic Conjunctivitis Constipation Coughs Cradle Cap Dandruff Diarrhoea and Vomiting Dry Eyes Ear Wax Excessive Sweating Fungal Nail Infection Haemorrhoids (Piles) Hay Fever Headache Headlice Mouth Ulcers Nappy Rash Oral Thrush Temperature and Fever in children Travel Sickness Vitamin D Warts and Verrucas
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GP servicesBack up
Visit your GP if your symptoms don’t go away, for example, if you are experiencing continuous ear pain, back pain or stomach pain. If you need treatment in the evening or at the weekend call 111 and they will be able to connect you to the GP Out of Hours service.
The new enhanced access service will help patients who are registered with a surgery in Northamptonshire to access General Practice appointments outside of normal, core hours.
Bookable appointments will be available from 6.30pm to 8pm on weekday evenings and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays but patients may be required to travel to a location, which is not their registered practice.
What services will be available?
The following appointments will be available to book. These services will be delivered by a mix of clinical professionals including GP’s, nurses and physios.- Routine pre-bookable
- Same day appointments
- Vaccinations and immunisations
- Screening
- Health checks
- Paediatric services
- Physiotherapy
How do patients access appointments?
Appointments can be booked through your General Practice or through NHS 111. -
Urgent care centreBack up
Visit your local Urgent Care Centre when your health problem is urgent but not life threatening, for example, sprains, fractures, minor burns and skin infections.
Corby Urgent Care Centre offers care for minor injuries or illnesses that are not life-threatening and support you with wellbeing needs.
Corby Urgent Care Centre
Willowbrook Health Complex
Cottingham Road
Corby
NN17 2UWOpen 8am-8pm, everyday of the year.
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Emergency departmentsBack up
Use emergency departments (also known as Accident & Emergency) for immediate emergency care for critical or life-threatening situations.
This includes:
- Unconsciousness
- A suspected stroke
- Heavy blood loss
- A deep wound such as a stab wound
- A suspected heart attack
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe burns.
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Mental health supportBack up
Anyone can get support and advice for their mental health, at any time of day or night by calling The Mental Health Number 0800 448 0828.
Crisis Cafes run most evenings on a drop-in basis, visit the Northamptonshire Healthcare website to find out more.
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