Student Health Guide 2020/21 - Edinburgh Napier edn

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WHERE TO GET MEDICAL HELP? ■ Self care at home Hangover. Grazed knee. Sore throat. Cough. ■ Call NHS 111 Unsure? Confused? Need help? ■ See your pharmacist Diarrhoea. Runny nose. Painful cough. Headache. ■ Visit your GP (Doctor) Unwell. Vomiting. Ear pain. Back ache. ■ NHS Walk-in Sevices If you cannot get to the GP and it is not getting any better. ■ Visit A&E or call 999 Choking. Severe bleeding. Chest pain. Blacking out.

THE BEST BODY APPS These apps will help you make the most of your body, plus they’re all free and suitable for both Apple and Android phones: Smoke Free: Want to quit? Chart your progress to visualise how long you’ve been smoke-free.

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St. John Ambulance first aid: Have all the basic first aid skills at your fingertips and learn lifesaving techniques. Record Recovery: Supporting your recovery from an eating disorder, this app lets you record and plan meals.

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