Do you need to see the doctor today?
If you think:
- you have a common ailment but are not sure about your symptoms or how to treat them with over-the-counter medicines
and you need an NHS appointment
You can now get FREE NHS ADVICE AND TREATMENT for a range of common ailments from our local community pharmacists instead of seeing the doctor.
- You don’t have to make an appointment.
- You can go along at a time that suits you.
The service is available for the following conditions:
Acne Chickenpox Conjunctivitis Diarrhoea Hayfever Ingrowing toenail Nappy rash Sore throat Vaginal Verruca | Athletes Foot Cold sores Constipation Dry Eye Head Lice Intertrigo/ringworm Oral thrush Teething Thrush | Backache (acute) Colic Dry skin Haemorrhoids Indigestion/reflux Mouth Ulcers Scabies Threadworm |
Where no medicine is recommended by the NHS, the pharmacist will give you advice on how to manage the condition.
As a practice, we are committed to making sure that you can access a GP appointment when you need one. The introduction of this service will increase the NHS appointments available to our patients.