Who can help me with a minor illness?

Pharmacies can now offer appointments, with medication available if required, for six conditions that affect university students:

• Sore throat (over 5s)
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (Women 16-64)
• Sinusitis (over 12s) 
• Infected insect bites (over 1s) 
• Impetigo (over 1s)
• Shingles (over 18s)

GP practices are busy and an appointment is not always necessary. When you're a student and ill with any of the conditions listed, by going straight to a local pharmacy, you can have a consultation with a trained clinical professional and receive advice and even medication if it is needed, meaning that you could be on the road to recovery as soon as possible. 

The majority of community pharmacies in Surrey offer the Pharmacy First service. Remember – if you have any of the symptoms listed, think Pharmacy First.

For more information on where your local pharmacy is and how to book an appointment please visit the NHS website.