COVID19 is unlikely to cause serious illness in children, but please remember children can still become unwell from other causes.

Please do not let concerns over COVID19 stop you from seeking medical assistance.

For advice, contact 111 or your GP.

If your child is severely unwell, call 999 or go to A&E.

Please find attached an updated Allerdale newsletter

and an updated directory of community services.

In these fast changing and challenging times we are working hard to bring you the most up to date information available.

Please see below for the latest newsletter and support directory from Allerdale council – giving useful information during the COVID19 emergency.

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You will be given a form to complete; this will be uploaded as a consultation document in your medication record for the doctor to triage.

This is a new service.

Just to remind everyone that at the beginning of April, prescription charges rose to £9.15/item.

See the government website for all details including increases in pre-payment Certificates (PPCs)