There are many conditions and injuries that don't require a GP appointment. These conditions and injuries can be treat at home by yourself or if you need further information or treatment, you can see you local pharmacist for advice or attend a minor injury unit.
Minor Injury & Illness
Non-urgent advice: Colds
You can often treat a cold without seeing your GP. You should begin to feel better in about a week or two.
Non-urgent advice: Cold sores
Cold sores are common and usually clear up on their own within 10 days. But there are things you can do to help ease the pain.
Non-urgent advice: Animal bites
Serious animal and human bites can get infected if they're not checked and treated quickly.
Non-urgent advice: Cuts and grazes
Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.
Non-urgent advice: Cuts and grazes
Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.
Non-urgent advice: Headaches
Most headaches will go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious.
Non-urgent advice: Sprains
Sprains and strains are common injuries affecting the muscles and ligaments. Most can be treated at home without seeing a GP.
Non-urgent advice: Hayfever
Hay fever is usually worse between late March and September, especially when it's warm, humid and windy. This is when the pollen count is at its highest.
Non-urgent advice: Back Pain
Back pain is very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months.
Non-urgent advice: Head injuries & concussion
Most head injuries are not serious. You do not usually need to go to hospital and should make a full recovery within 2 weeks.
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Find a local pharmacy
Pharmacists can help you with many common conditions.
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Find a minor injury unit
Do you have a minor injury?
Use your local minor injuries unit if you need medical treatment or advice which does not need a visit to A&E or a medical appointment.