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To wait for 111 callback?

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NoMatch4Me · 22/07/2025 21:31

I called 111 around 2 hours ago after noticing a pin prick type of rash all over my 10mo DD. Aswell as the rash she has a temp at 38.6, a sore blister type rash around her mouth (i suspected a drool rash as she is teething) and a wheezy cough. They didn't seem to concerned and I was told we would be put on a waiting list for a consultant call back but we still haven't heard anything back. (Photos attached for advice)

I don't have the means to quickly get to A&E and back if it's nothing. I have £20 to my name, I don't drive nor know anyone who does and the local hospital is 45 minutes away but I'm really worried it could be something serious and don't just want to start getting settled for bed. Should I call them back, wait or go to a&e?

(Rash isn't as obvious in the photos unfortunately, it's worse in person)

To wait for 111 callback?
To wait for 111 callback?
To wait for 111 callback?
To wait for 111 callback?
OP posts:
Sunshineclouds11 · 23/07/2025 12:26

Seen the photos now and looks exactly like my DD's HFM.

We got a throat/mouth numbing spray, can get from chemist and it was a game changer. She started eating and drinking properly.

Hope she feels better soon

SleepyRic · 23/07/2025 22:12

NoMatch4Me · 22/07/2025 23:04

I've just had the callback from 111, they are going to send out a paramedic to check her over and assess how she is to see what they think the next steps should be. Understandably theres no specific time frame on when to expect them though. I think the sleep seems to be helping her temp though as she is now more sweaty hot than burning hot. Sod's law really but I'm hopeful we are heading in the direction for some recovery or atleast an answer to what is wrong.

Yep 111 do say this often - a paramedic check up. Except paramedics don't have any minor illness training and very very strong guidance never to discharge any child under the age of 5 - if parents are concerned enough to accept an ambulance then even if you find a child that looks the picture of health without a single symptom you take them to A&E. (Essentially you don't have any pead minor illness training or qualification - if you miss something you can't defend it, if something goes wrong it'll make the news).

I wish 111 would at least be honest about it, so frustrating "they said you were just going to check him out I didn't want to goto a&e" so annoying - no I'm here to persuade you to goto a&e, and if you refuse I have to safeguard you as a possible risk to your children.

SleepyRic · 23/07/2025 22:18

NoMatch4Me · 23/07/2025 10:36

It was a waste of time and a logistical nightmare. Paramedics were concerned with her temp and heart rate so wanted to take her in. They didn't take us to the local one 45 minutes but the one almost 2 hours away instead (no idea why) and the doctors just took a brief look at her and said its likely viral so wait it out until it clears. We ended up stuck in the hospital with no way home until 6.30am this morning when the buses started. DD still isn't eating or drinking is still abit upset but she is less unsettled. She mostly slept all night, I, in the other hand, am utterly exhausted.

At least they didn't think it was anything sinister! Hope she's doing better now! It's parenthood, a permanent state of exhaustion!!!

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