Health & Wellbeing guide

Use your local pharmacy for minor illnesses

Get quick advice and, where eligible, treatment from your local pharmacy for common minor illnesses, saving time and freeing up GP appointments.

Estimated time: 15–30 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Use this guide when you or a family member have a minor illness and are not sure whether a GP appointment is needed. Know the symptoms, when they started and any medicines already taken.

Step by step

  1. Check whether it is an emergency

    Call 999 for severe symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of stroke or heavy bleeding. If you are unsure how urgent it is, call NHS 111 or use the online service.

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