We've provided links below to information on the most common minor ailments. GPs spend a deal of time each day advising patients on ailments which will get better by themselves.
Please help yourself by following the advice on NHS Direct before you ask to see a doctor or nurse - if you continue to have a problem, we will be happy to see you.
Acne Back Pain Boils and Nail Infections Colds Conjunctivitis Constipation Cough Cystitis and Kidney Infections Diarrhoea Eczema and Dermatitis Haemorrhoids Hayfever Headache Heartburn and Indigestion Migraine Nasal Congestion Psoriasis Sore Throat Sprains and Strains Ticks/Lyme Disease Warts
There are also a number of conditions which can be treated at your pharmacy -
- Acne
- Allergies
- Athletes Foot
- Cold Sores
- Conjuctivitis
- Coughs, Colds and Nasal Congestion
- Diarrhoea
- Hay fever
- Headlice
- Insect bites and stings
- Nappy rash
- Rashes (if otherwise well)
- Sprains and Strians
- Threadworms
- Thrush (vaginal)
- Thrush (oral)
- Travel Sickness
- Urinary Tract Infections (see below)
- Wart and Verrucas
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - use the flowchart below to check when you should be visiting your local pharmacy to deal with a UTI/Suspected UTI
Are you female aged 16-65? |
Yes – continue | No – GP appointment/call
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Are you pregnant, already on antibiotics or have a catheter in situ? |
No - continue
| Yes – GP appointment/call |
Have you had a UTI within the last year? |
Yes – continue | No – refer to Community Pharmacy for treatment
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Have you had any of the following – UTI which was treated with antibiotics in the last 28 days Two or more UTI episodes within the last six months Three or more episodes within the last 12 months
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No – refer to Community Pharmacy for treatment
| Yes – GP appointment/call
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