A ‘walk-in’ nurse led service for residents and visitors who require treatment for minor ailments is to be piloted this Easter in Tenby.
The service will be based at Tenby Hospital and be run by a team of advanced nurse practitioners and healthcare assistants to give top quality care to people visiting the hospital.
The service will start on Good Friday and will run until April 3 between 10 am and 6 pm daily.
The ‘walk-in’ service will offer convenient access to a range of treatments for minor illnesses and injuries.
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These include: infections and rashes; blood pressure checks; fractures and lacerations; emergency contraception and advice; stomach aches; vomiting and diarrhoea; hay fever; insect and animal bites; stitches (sutures); dressing care; minor cuts and bruises; minor burns and strains; stop smoking support.
A first aid service was successfully provided over weekends and bank holidays over previous Easter and summer holidays by the British Red Cross Service.
Hywel Dda UHB county director and commissioner for Pembrokeshire, Sue Lewis, said: “The service proved very successful in previous years and we are pleased to commission a more comprehensive service again for residents and visitors this year over the busy holiday period.”
Community pharmacies are also able to give advice and provide over the counter remedies for common conditions such as coughs, colds, allergic reactions, and emergency contraception.
The Tenby branch of Boots in High Street (01834 842120) will provide pharmacy cover over the Easter weekend as follows:
March 25 - 8.30 am - 5.30 pm; March 27 - 10 am - 4 pm; March 28 - 9 am - 5 pm.
The Choose Well guidance can help families when they aren’t sure of the best health service to meet their needs. For more information on which service is right for you visit: www.hywelddahb.wales.nhs.uk/choosewell, or by downloading the Choose Well app on your mobile phone, which uses GPS to find your nearest service. GP’s advise that you get repeat prescriptions in as early as possible to avoid any delay.
In addition to the service provided in Tenby Hospital and participating pharmacies, RNLI lifeguards based on beaches across the county will assist the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust by providing life support on scene in isolated locations and respond as part of the Trust’s Community First Responder scheme.