Your local pharmacy can provide confidential, expert advice and treatment for a range of common illness and complaints, without having to wait for a GP appointment or go to A&E. 

As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses.  Pharmacists are able to help with: 

If symptoms suggest it's something more serious, pharmacists have the right training to make sure you get the help you need. For example they will tell you if you need to see a GP, nurse or other healthcare professional.

All pharmacists train for 5 years in the use of medicines. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.

No appointment is necessary and your local Pharmacist is usually open late, is available at weekends and many public holidays. It will also save you making an appointment with your GP.

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Do not go to a pharmacy if you have symptoms of coronavirus (a high temperature, a new, continuous cough or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste).  Instead use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do.