Common Ailments Service

The common ailments service offers patients access to free NHS advice and treatment for common ailments that cannot be managed by self care. The service offers an alternative to making an appointment with the GP to discuss the following 26 conditions. Acne Athletes Foot Backache (acute) Chickenpox Cold sores Colic Conjunctivitis (bacterial) Constipation Dermatitis (dry skin) Diarrhoea Dry Eye Haemorrhoids Hayfever Head Lice Indigestion Ingrowing toenail Mouth Ulcers Nappy rash Oral thrush Ringworm (Intertrigo) Scabies Sore throat Teething Threadworm Vaginal thrush Verruca Sometimes our pharmacists may need to refer you to your GP or another healthcare professional if they are unable to treat your condition.