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Take care when using creams to treat dry skin conditions as they can easily dry onto clothing, bedding and bandages making them more flammable.
Find out about the symptoms of COVID-19, what to do if you or your child has them and when to get medical help.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Due to risk of infection, non-sterile alcohol-free wipes are not appropriate for the treatment of injuries, wounds or on broken skin, nor for cleaning of intravenous lines.
Safety leaflet on topical corticosteroids and withdrawal reactions to help patients and their carers to use these medicines safely.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
This page advises those with responsibilities for people currently sleeping rough. This includes local authority teams for emergency preparedness, public health and rough sleeping, as well as non-governmental organisations, including those providing temporary accommodation or street-based support.
Safety leaflet on opioid medicines to help patients and their families reduce the risks of harm.
Applications received to amend the specification of a patent under sections 27 and 75 before the court and the Office.
The latest reproduction number (R) and growth rate of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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