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We are participating in a new approach to improve access for patients to GP appointments. The aim is to direct patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional, which may be a GP or a pharmacist.
We think this is a good thing. Once you see how great your local pharmacist is – they are highly trained and skilled clinicians experienced in treating minor illnesses – we don’t think you’ll look back.
This will also help us to free up GP appointments for people with more complex health needs and ensure that everyone gets treated at the right time, by the right healthcare professional.
We are keen to hear what you think and will be listening to your comments and feedback about your experience of using this service.
What conditions can be referred:
| Conditions |
What conditions are SUITABLE for referral to pharmacists? |
| Bites/Stings |
Bee sting
Wasp Sting |
Stings with minor redness |
Stings with minor swelling |
| Colds |
Cold Sores
Coughs |
Flu-like symptoms |
Sore throat |
| Congestion |
Blocked or runny nose |
Constant need to clear their throat |
Excess mucus
Hayfever |
| Ear |
Earache |
Ear wax
Blocked ear |
Hearing problems |
| Eye |
Conjunctivitis
Dry/sore tired eyes
Eye red or irritable |
Eye sticky
Eyelid problems |
Watery/runny eyes |
| Gastric/Bowel |
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Infant Colic |
Heart burn
Indegestion |
Haemorrhoids
Rectal pain
Vomitting and nausea |
| General |
Hayfever |
Sleep difficulties |
Tiredness |
| Gynae/Thrush |
Cystitis
Vaginal discharge |
Vaginal itch or soreness |
| Pain |
Acute pain
Ankle or foot pain
Headache
Hip pain or swelling
Knee or leg pain |
Lower back pain
Lower limb pain
Migraine
Shoulder pain |
Sprains and strains
Thigh and buttock pain
Wrist, hand or finger pain |
| Skin |
Acne, spots and pimples
Athlete's foot
Blisters on foot
Dermatitis/dry skin
Hair loss |
Hay fever
Nappy rash
Oral thrush
Rash - allergy
Ringworm/threadworm |
Scabies
Skin dressings
Skin rash
Warts/verrucae
Wound problems
|
| Mouth/Throat |
Cold sore blisters
Flu-like symptoms
Hoarseness |
Mouth ulcers
Sore mouth
Sore throat |
Oral thrush
Teething
Toothache |
| Swelling |
Ankle or foot swelling
Lower limb swelling |
Thigh or buttock swelling
Toe pain or swelling |
Wrist. hand or finger swelling |
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