If you are concerned that you, a friend, relative or colleague has swine flu, you should :

·         Stay at home

·         Check your symptoms as soon as possible on www.pandemicflu.direct.gov.uk/   or

·         Call the Swine Flu Information line on 0800 1 513 100 or for Minicom use 0800 1 513 200

·         If you fulfill the criteria you will be allocated a unique reference number which enables a flu friend to collect your antiviral medication (Tamiflu).

.        Certain groups of patients may still be advised to contact their GP.  This will include patients who have a serious underlying illness, pregnant women, children under 1, a child whose condition is deteriorating.

·         Advise them not to go to A&E unless they are seriously ill. 

 If you do experience symptoms, you can help yourself by staying at home, following the advice above, resting, drinking plenty of fluids and taking over the counter flu remedies to relieve symptoms.  If your condition worsens you should contact your GP.