Pharmacy First
Pharmacists can suggest treatments that do not need a prescription for a range of conditions.
Most pharmacies can also offer prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP or make an appointment. This is called Pharmacy First.
Conditions they can help with are:
- uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) for female patients with NON-recurrent symptoms, ages 16-64
- impetigo, age 1 year and over
- infected insect bites, age 1 year and over
- earache, ages 1-17
- shingles, age 18 years and over
- sinusitis, age 12 years and over
- sore throat, age 5 years and over
They can also advise on medicine that you can buy without a prescription.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.
Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff.
Physiotherapy
You do not need a GP letter to be referred to a physiotherapist. Click here to refer yourself.
Podiatry
You do not need a GP letter to be referred to a podiatrist. Click here to refer yourself.
Sick notes
You can self-certify if you’ve been ill for less than a week using this form.