To improve access for patients to GP appointments, we are using a new service which directs patients to the most appropriate healthcare professional. The NHS Community Pharmacy Consultation Service (CPCS) provides convenient treatment closer to patient’s homes with pharmacists for minor ailments. They have 5 years training in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.
Lots of conditions are more appropriate to be seen with a Community Pharmacist instead of a GP. Our receptionists will discuss your symptoms and send you for a same-day appointment with a Community Pharmacist for a personal consultation.
Conditions which can be treated by the Pharmacist:
- UTI’s
- Infected insect bites/eczema
- Acne, spots/pimples
- Ankle/foot pain or swelling
- Athlete’s foot
- Blisters
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dressing issues
- Earache
- Eye problems
- Ear Discharge
- Eye, Red or Irritable
- Eye, Sticky or Watery
- Eyelid Problems
- Failed Contraception
- Headache
- Hearing Problems or Blocked Ear • Hip, Thigh or Buttock Pain or Swelling
- Knee or Lower Leg Pain
- Lower Back Pain
- Lower Limb Pain or Swelling
- Mouth Ulcers
- Nasal Congestion
- Rectal Pain
- Scabies
- Shoulder Pain
- Skin, Rash
- Sleep Difficulties
- Sore Throat
- Tiredness
- Toe Pain or Swelling
- Vaginal Discharge
- Vaginal Itch or Soreness
- Vomiting
- Wrist, Hand or Finger Pain or Swelling
Please visit the pharmacy if you have these symptoms/conditions or ask for a pharmacy referral when entering a request on Accurx
For more information on CPCS please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-integration-fund/community-pharmacist-consultation-service/
