Minor Illness & Injury
Patients are encouraged to try self care for minor, self-limiting illnesses and injuries. Make sure you have a well-stocked medicine cabinet at home.
You can also ask your local pharmacist about a wide range of minor ailments. Pharmacists can offer advice and recommend over the counter remedies. They can also prescribe medicines for certain conditions without you needing to see a GP first.
Further Advice
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.
