If you feel that your child is unwell, or you are unable to care for them, seek medical help. This could be your local pharmacist, NHS111, GP, an urgent treatment centre (UTC) or A&E.
GREEN – CARE AT HOME
- Your local pharmacist or NHS111 can give advice
- Check www.nhs.uk
- Consider paracetamol
- Encourage rest and drinks, even if only in small amounts
AMBER – GP/NHS111
- Phone your GP for advice and decision – this may be by telephone/video or face to face
- Call GP/NHS111 if concerned
- If worried, always seek advice
RED – URGENT HELP REQUIRED
- Take your child to your nearest A&E department
- CALL 999 FOR BREATHING DIFFICULTIES OR A NON-BLANCHING RASH (rash that does not fade and lose colour under pressure – glass test)/COLLAPSE