Pharmacist or GP? When to just ask us first

You do not always need an appointment and a waiting room. Here is when your local pharmacist can help you the same day.

Getting a GP appointment can mean waiting days, and often you do not need one at all. As pharmacists, we are highly trained healthcare professionals, and for a huge range of everyday complaints we can help you there and then, with no appointment and no charge for the advice.

What we can help with

You would be surprised how much your pharmacist can sort out. Come and talk to us about:

• Coughs, colds, sore throats, sinus problems and hay fever
• Skin conditions, bites, rashes, cold sores and minor infections
• Tummy troubles like reflux, constipation, diarrhoea and thrush
• Aches, pains, sprains and headaches
• Children's and baby ailments
• Emergency contraception and general medicines advice

When you should see your GP

Part of our job is knowing our limits and being straight with you. We will point you to your GP, or to urgent care, if:

• Your symptoms are severe, unusual or lasting longer than expected
• You have a high fever that will not settle
• You have chest pain, breathing difficulty or another red-flag symptom
• A child or baby is very unwell

Think of your pharmacist as the first, easiest stop. Often we can sort it in minutes. And when you do need a doctor, we will tell you plainly.

How to use us

Just call in and ask to speak with the pharmacist, or book a quick word online and tell us what it is about. We have a private consultation room for anything you would rather discuss discreetly.