September 2004
Over-indulgence, office parties, family get-togethers - all recipes for festive fun and feeling under the weather!

From colds and flu to sickness and diarrhoea, the festive season may bring with it plenty of unwanted gifts this year.

But help is at hand thanks to Thomson Local directories. Thomson has joined forces with the Department of Health and NHS Direct to provide a comprehensive self-help guide for you and your family's health. This 64-page guide has been incorporated into the back of the Thomson Local directory that is delivered to homes throughout England, free of charge.

Bringing useful healthcare advice to every home, the new guide aims to provide a handy reference for many every day health problems. Each section features useful questions and answers on everything from fevers and headaches to diarrhoea, so you can quickly assess your symptoms.

NHS Direct
Underpinning the self-help guide is the NHS Direct telephone service itself. Staffed by experienced nurses and professional advisors, the 24 hour, confidential helpline provides health advice and information for you and your family. Details of how to contact the NHS Direct telephone service can be found at the start of the guide. There's also information about how to access the NHS Direct Online website for health information.

So whether you've over-eaten, had a little too much to drink or simply caught a cold this Christmas, look no further than the back of your Thomson Local directory for sound healthcare advice.

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