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Service ID

521675

Description

The overall aim of the service is to provide treatment and advice via a minor ailments service
to patients within the boundary of NENC ICS. The service will:

  • Promote self-care.
  • Support local developments to promote appropriate use of antibiotics.
  • Address health inequalities.
  • Provide additional access in the event of a pandemic, to encourage self-care to
    patients who are able to manage their own symptoms at home.
  • Contribute towards the reduction in demand on inappropriate attendances at GP
    surgeries and Accident and Emergency (A&E).
  • Bring care closer to home for patients.
  • Contribute towards the cost-effective use of medicines.
  • Increase patient choice to access primary care in alternative settings.
  • Facilitate access and support behaviour change programmes as part of the Change
    for Life initiative addressing prevention and early intervention.
  • Make every contact a health improvement contact.

Location of service

North Cumbria LPC

Commissioner

Local Authority (LA)

Method of commissioning

Source of funding

Service type

Minor ailment service

Other organisations involved

Dates

Start date:
End date:

Status

Ongoing

Training

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