1. Self-care for Shropshire
NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is responsible for the planning and commissioning (buying) of health and care services from a range of providers for the people of Shropshire.
It also has a duty to monitor these services to ensure they provide a high level of care and are value for money. 
The CCG is a clinically led organisation with 41 GP Practices providing healthcare services for patients across the county registered with a local GP.

2. What is self-care? What is self-care?
NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is promoting self-care in Shropshire.
What is self-care?
Self-care is about looking after yourself in a healthy way. It can be anything from doing some exercise, managing common conditions (like headaches, colds and flu) to living with a long-term health problem, such as asthma or diabetes.
There are a number of common conditions that can be treated with self-care
You don’t always need to see a GP
A pharmacist is an excellent source of advice for many common conditions
Next time you have a minor condition, why not ask your pharmacist for free advice.

3. What is self-care?
There's lots of helpful advice and tips about self-care on the NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) website.
Visit our website for more information:

4. Did you know?
One in every five GP visits are for common conditions, such as backache, headache or a cough.
Many patients visit their GP or Accident and Emergency department with common conditions, which could have been treated with advice from their pharmacist.
Every time you see a GP it costs the NHS an average of £43 and a visit to Accident and Emergency can cost up to £112.
Last year in Shropshire, the NHS spent over £2million on Over the Counter products, items that can be bought without a prescription, which could have been obtained from a pharmacy.
You don’t always need to see a GP for minor health conditions - ask your local pharmacist for free advice, no appointment necessary.

5. Think pharmacist Saving you time and helping you feel better quicker
Pharmacists are qualified health professionals and have the knowledge and skills to help and advise you on the best course of action. You may not need to see a doctor but can get helpful advice or buy a treatment for your condition.
Remember your pharmacist…
Is open late nights and weekends
Can be found in local communities, on the high street, in some supermarkets and in shopping centres
Can see you without an appointment; just pop in any time and they will be happy to help you
A consultation with a pharmacist is confidential.
An appointment is not necessary.
They are often available in the evenings and at weekends.

6. Common conditions that can be treated with self-care
These are some common conditions that can be helped with self-care:

7. Think pharmacist
Ask your pharmacist for advice about treating minor conditions such as Head lice and nits…

8. Think pharmacist Info and pics
Head lice and nits information (from NHS Choices)
Info and pics
Head lice and nits are very common in young children. They don't have anything to do with dirty hair and are usually picked up from head-to-head contact.

9. Think pharmacist How to get rid of head lice
A consultation with a pharmacist is confidential.
An appointment is not necessary.
They are often available in the evenings and at weekends.
You can treat head lice without seeing a GP.
Think pharmacist. A pharmacist will be able to offer free medical advice and has access to a range of Over the Counter remedies and treatments.
Treat head lice as soon as you spot them. Check everyone in the house and treat them on the same day.
There's no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice.

10. Think pharmacist Treatments for Head lice and nits include:
Wet combing
Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. This method should be tried first.
Medicated lotions and sprays
Ask your pharmacist for advice if you have tried wet combing for 2 weeks, but your child still has head lice or nits.
Don't use medicated lotions and sprays to prevent head lice. This can irritate the scalp.
A consultation with a pharmacist is confidential.
An appointment is not necessary.
They are often available in the evenings and at weekends.

11. More information on self-care
Self-care information and advice for a range of minor health conditions and ailments can be found on the NHS Shropshire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) website, including hay fever, head lice and sunburn. Visit today to find out more:
You don’t always need to see a GP for minor health conditions - ask your local pharmacist for free expert advice, no appointment necessary.