Please choose services wisely and take simple steps to help keep you and your family well and ensure care is available to those who need it most.
For many minor health concerns local pharmacies are able to offer clinical advice and can now supply medicines for a number of conditions, without the need for a GP appointment or prescription.
Local pharmacies can now offer support for a range of conditions including:
- earache (for those aged between 1 and 17),
- impetigo
- infected insect bites
- shingles
- sinusitis
- sore throat
- urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 years
Pharmacists have the right clinical training to make sure you get the help you need and can also signpost to other local services.
For more urgent health concerns you can use 111 online where you can check your symptoms and get advice or call 111, both services are available 24 hours a day. You should only call 999 in the event of a life-threatening emergency.
You can find more information about getting health help on our get the right care and support webpage.