Your local urgent treatment centres are open 365 days a year and can treat non-life-threatening illness and injury and has x-ray facilities. The two nearest to Warrington are:

► Widnes         ►Runcorn

Pharmacy can support you with seven common illnesses without needing a GP appointment.

► This free service is funded by NHS England

Self-care. Many people feel comfortable managing everyday minor ailments like coughs and colds themselves, particularly when they feel confident in recognising the symptoms and have successfully used over-the-counter medicine before.

►NHS A-Z Health Conditions for self-diagnosis of non-serious medical issues.

►Cheshire and Merseyside NHS: Explore Self-Care for Your Well-being