The links below will take you to advice pages about the named minor illnesses, ailments and injuries on the NHS UK website. You can also search for advice about a huge range of conditions using the NHS A-Z of Health which is embedded in our website.
Sunray Surgery is pleased to offer patients the ability to self-refer to community pharmacists for minor illness consultations, hypertension case-finding services and contraception services
Pharmacists can provide advice, treatment, or refer you to a GP or another healthcare professional if necessary. They will also update your GP health record after your consultation.
The Pharmacy First Service
This new service improves access to healthcare by directing patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional, whether that’s a GP or a pharmacist.
What’s Included?
Pharmacists can now offer advice, treatment, and supply NHS medicines for these common conditions:
- Earache/Ear Infections (Ages 1–17)
- Impetigo (Ages 1+)
- Infected Insect Bites (Ages 1+)
- Shingles (Ages 18+)
- Sinusitis (Ages 12+)
- Sore Throat (Ages 5+)
- Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (Women, Ages 16–64)