Common Ailment Scheme

Free NHS Advice and Treatment for Minor Health Conditions

You can access free NHS advice and treatment for a range of minor health conditions through our Common Ailment Scheme — all without needing to book a GP appointment.

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What is the Common Ailment Scheme?

The Common Ailment Scheme allows eligible patients to consult with a pharmacist for certain minor health issues. If suitable, we can offer advice and, where appropriate, provide treatment or medication — all free of charge.

What can we help with?

Allergic Rhinitis

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Athletes Foot

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Back Pain (lower, acute)

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Chickenpox (In children under 14 years of age)

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Cold Sores

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Conjunctivitis (Bacterial)

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Constipation

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Diarrhoea

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Dry Eye

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Dry Skin including dermatitis and atopic eczema

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Dyspepsia

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Haemorrhoids

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Head Lice

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Ingrown Toenail

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Mouth Ulcers

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Nappy Rash

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Oral Thrush

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Ringworm, Tinea Cruris and Intertrigo

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Scabies

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Sore Throat

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Teething

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Threadworms

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI - women aged 16-64)

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Vaginal Thrush

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Warts and Verrucas

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How it works:

1. Speak to our pharmacist

Appointments can be made online, phone or call in (Subject to availability)

2. Receive a private consultation

in our consultation room.

3. Get expert advice and treatment

where appropriate, including certain free NHS medicines.

4. Be referred

to another healthcare professional if your condition requires further care.

Who can use the scheme?

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