Minor Injury & Illness

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.

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.

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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.

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Non-urgent advice: Animal bites

Serious animal and human bites can get infected if they're not checked and treated quickly.

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Non-urgent advice: Cuts and grazes

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

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Non-urgent advice: Cuts and grazes

Most cuts and grazes are minor and can be easily treated at home.

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Non-urgent advice: Headaches

Most headaches will go away on their own and are not a sign of something more serious.

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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.

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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.

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Non-urgent advice: Back Pain

Back pain is very common and normally improves within a few weeks or months.

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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.