Community pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines to effectively and safely manage a range of minor health concerns. These include coughs, colds, sore throats, itchy eyes, earaches, tummy troubles, aches and pains and many more.
We are very lucky to have some excellent local community pharmacists who can support you without needing to wait for a doctor’s appointment.
If symptoms suggest it’s something more serious, pharmacists have the right clinical training to ensure people get the help they need and can refer patients on as required.
Self care information for common minor ailments
The links below will take you to the relevant page of www.NHS.UK where you will find some really clear information, including photos, to help you with some common minor ailments.
Blood Pressure
Cold sores
Common cold
Conjunctivitis & Urgent Eye Problems
Constipation
Cough
Diarrhoea
Earache
Ear Wax
Eczema
Head lice
Haemorrhoids (piles)
Hayfever
Headache
Heartburn & Indigestion
Influenza
Insect bites & stings
Migraine
Nasal congestion
Painful periods (Dysmenorrhoea)
Sickness / vomiting
Sinusitis
Sore throat & tonsilitis
Thrush