Common Ailments and Minor Illness

Our triage nurses and our Paramedic have had specialist training in common ailments and holds a daily clinic. The following is a list of conditions that the nurse or Paramedic are able to give you advice or treatment for (including antibiotics if these are necessary). 

Please also remember to visit your Pharmacy before booking an appointment with the surgery. Pharmacy First schemeis available in this area.  Please see your Pharmacy First. 

 

Ear nose and throat

SEE YOUR PHARMACY 

Sore throat
Sinusitis
Cough, colds, flu & other minor illness
Cold sores
Fever
Nose bleeds
Hay fever
Mouth ulcers

 

 

Skin/Nails & eyes

Sore eyes
Styes
Rashes
Scabies
Eczema
Warts/verrucae
Bites & stings
Sunburn
Mouth problems
Nail infections
Impetigo
Chicken pox & other childhood illnesses

Abdomen

SEE YOUR PHARMACY

Diarrhoea & vomiting
Constipation
Urinary infections (UTI)
Cystitis
Threadworms
Balanitis

Woman's Health

Emergency contraception (unprotected sex)
General contraception
Vaginal discharge
Thrush symptoms
Mastitis
Period problems
Menopausal concerns

Minor Injuries

Burns
Wounds
Sprains
Injuries (minor) or joint pain due to injury
New back pain

Head

SEE YOUR PHARMACY

Minor head injuries
Head lice
Itchy scalp