Useful Information

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The Family Medicine Chest

Here is a list of useful medicines and dressings and a description of their uses. Keep them in a box or cupboard with a lock, or store them well out of the reach of children:

• Paracetamol syrups:  For relief of pain or fever in young children
• Soluble Aspirin:  For adults and children over 12 years
• Cough Linctus:  For dry or painful coughs, but not caused by cold
• Menthol Crystals:  Add to hot water to make steam inhalations for treating catarrh and dry/painful coughs
• Antiseptic Cream:  For treating septic spots and sores
• Calamine lotion:  For dabbing on insect bites, stings & sunburn
• Non-adhesive dressings, plasters & 3″ crepe bandages
• Cotton wool or antiseptic wipes:  For cleaning cuts and grazes
• Thermometer/fever scan (forehead thermometer)
• A good up-to-date first aid book
• Tweezers

Local Domestic Violence Services #YouAreNotAlone

Here are some useful contact numbers that you can reach out to for support:

• Brighton and Hove/East Sussex – 03002329985
• West Sussex – 03302228181