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
