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The NHS has recently announced the rollout of a free chickenpox vaccine for children, beginning in late 2025, to be offered by GP surgeries. We will update on this when NHS issue further details.

Current advice for managing chickenpox at home includes treating fever with paracetamol, using antihistamines for itching, staying hydrated, and applying calamine lotion or using oat baths to soothe skin. You should stay home from work or school for five days from the first rash or until all spots have crusted over, and avoid contact with newborns, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems until all spots are scabbed.

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The NHS app lets you book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.

NHS 111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally.

Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth.

Find information and support for your mental health.

If you or someone you know needs help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, this website explains your options and where you can get support.