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Minor Ailments

Our Minor Ailments service helps you manage everyday health issues like acne, cold sores, and hayfever with professional advice and effective treatments.
Starts September 2024
Minor Ailments

Our Minor Ailments service helps you manage everyday health issues like acne, cold sores, and hayfever with professional advice and effective treatments.

Expected No Of Sessions: 
Session Length: 
30 mins
Availability:  
Mon-Fri / 9am-6:30pm
Price: 
Free
Available for both NHS and private patients

About Our Minor Ailments Service

Dealing with minor health issues can be a hassle, but you don’t have to manage them alone. Our Minor Ailments service provides professional advice and effective treatments for a wide range of common conditions, ensuring you receive the care you need to feel better quickly.

We can assist you with:

  • Acne
  • Athletes Foot
  • Backache (acute)
  • Chickenpox
  • Cold sores
  • Colic
  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
  • Constipation
  • Dermatitis (dry skin)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dry Eye
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Hayfever
  • Head Lice
  • Indigestion
  • Intertrigo
  • Ingrowing toenail
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Nappy rash
  • Oral thrush
  • Ringworm
  • Scabies
  • Sore throat
  • Teething
  • Threadworm
  • Vaginal thrush
  • Verruca

How Our Minor Ailments Service Works

Simple and Accessible Care

Step 1: Consultation

Visit our pharmacy and speak with one of our trained pharmacists. No appointment is needed for most conditions.

Step 2: Assessment

Our pharmacist will assess your symptoms and medical history to recommend the best course of action.

Step 3: Treatment and Advice

We will provide you with appropriate treatments or over-the-counter medications and offer advice on managing your condition.

Step 4: Follow-Up

If necessary, we will schedule a follow-up to ensure your symptoms are improving and adjust treatment if needed.

Results You Can Expect

Quick Relief and Expert Guidance

Effective Treatment

Receive effective treatments tailored to your specific condition, helping you feel better faster.

Professional Advice

Our pharmacists provide expert guidance on managing your symptoms and preventing future occurrences.

Convenient Access

Quick and easy access to care without the need for a GP appointment.

Ongoing Support

We offer continuous support and follow-up to ensure your health improves and remains stable.

Appointments
Available
Starts September 2024
Minor Ailments

Our Minor Ailments service helps you manage everyday health issues like acne, cold sores, and hayfever with professional advice and effective treatments.

Expected No Of Sessions: 
Session Length: 
30 mins
Availability:  
Mon-Fri / 9am-6:30pm
Price: 
Free
Available for both NHS and private patients

FAQs

Commonly asked questions

How can I book an appointment for the Minor Ailments service?

You can book an appointment for our Minor Ailments service by visiting our pharmacy, calling us, or using our online booking system. Walk-ins are also welcome during our service hours Mon-Fri / 9am-6:30pm.

What conditions are covered under the Minor Ailments service?

Our Minor Ailments service covers a wide range of common conditions including:

  • Acne
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Backache (acute)
  • Chickenpox
  • Cold sores
  • Colic
  • Conjunctivitis (bacterial)
  • Constipation
  • Dermatitis (dry skin)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dry Eye
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Hayfever
  • Head Lice
  • Indigestion
  • Intertrigo
  • Ingrowing toenail
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Nappy rash
  • Oral thrush
  • Ringworm
  • Scabies
  • Sore throat
  • Teething
  • Threadworm
  • Vaginal thrush
  • Verruca

How does the Minor Ailments service work?

Our Minor Ailments service is simple and accessible:

  • Consultation: Visit our pharmacy and speak with a trained pharmacist. No appointment is needed for most conditions.
  • Assessment: Our pharmacist will assess your symptoms and medical history to recommend the best course of action.
  • Treatment and Advice: We provide appropriate treatments or over-the-counter medications and advice on managing your condition.
  • Follow-Up: If necessary, we will schedule a follow-up to ensure your symptoms are improving and adjust treatment if needed.

Is the Minor Ailments service available for NHS and private patients?

Yes, our Minor Ailments service is available for both NHS and private patients. We offer professional advice and effective treatments to help you manage common health issues.

What are the benefits of using the Minor Ailments service?

Using our Minor Ailments service offers several benefits:

  • Effective Treatment: Receive treatments tailored to your condition, helping you feel better faster.
  • Professional Advice: Our pharmacists provide expert guidance on managing your symptoms and preventing future occurrences.
  • Convenient Access: Quick and easy access to care without needing a GP appointment.
  • Ongoing Support: Continuous support and follow-up to ensure your health improves and remains stable.

Trusted by Our Community for Exceptional Care

Average Patient Rating is 4.7
The staff is alway friendly knowledgeable and goes out of their way to ensure I have everything I need. The efficiency and accuracy with which my prescriptions are handled make my visits stress free. Additionally the clear communication and willingness to answer any questions I have truly set your service apart. I thank you for your exceptional care and dedication.

Jorge Costa Machado

Local Resident

The staff is alway friendly knowledgeable and goes out of their way to ensure I have everything I need. The efficiency and accuracy with which my prescriptions are handled make my visits stress free. Additionally the clear communication and willingness to answer any questions I have truly set your service apart. I thank you for your exceptional care and dedication.

Ashton Manor

Ashton Care

We use Pitchkin & Currans as our pharmacist for 3 care homes. They are by far more organised, responsive and helpful than any other pharmacy we use. Medication is delivered the next day. Always someone on the phone. Thank you.

Suthersan Suthakaran

Customer

Excellent service from the Pharmacy, always being greeted and given great advice. Very nice looking pharmacy and feels professional, would recommend this place to everyone.

Victoria Dheilly

Customer

Great, newly refurbished pharmacy just around the corner from me! Useful and a great range of products.

Dan Pinteala

Customer

Great experience with this pharmacy, very friendly and empathic members of staff, who have professionally, in a timely manner and discreetly sorted out my prescriptions. Also great variety of over the counter products and cheaper then other shops in the area.

Luke Simmons

Customer

A Beautiful, Modern and presentable pharmacy in a prime location. Very attentive Staff and a Friendly helpful pharmacist.

Nab A

Customer

During my visit, I found the staff to be friendly and welcoming, and they went out of their way to assist me with my needs. The pharmacist took the time to listen to my concerns and provide me with helpful advice and information.

Anthony Silver

Helpful team, always pick up phone and able to get regular prescription. Thanks
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