You can access #PharmacyFirst by walking into or contacting a pharmacy, or your GP surgery or NHS 111 may electronically refer you to the service, giving you faster access to healthcare advice and treatment.
Consultations with the pharmacists are private and information on the consultation and any advice or treatment you receive will be added to your GP record.
#PharmacyFirst allows you to get healthcare advice and treatment directly from a pharmacy without needing a GP appointment.
➀ Sinusitis (aged 12+)
➁ Sore throat (aged 5+)
➂ Earache (children aged 1-17)
➃ Infected insect bite (aged 1+)
➄ Impetigo (aged 1+)
➅ Shingles (aged 18+)
➆ Urinary tract infection (women aged 16-64)
If you suspect you have one of the seven minor conditions above, skip the morning rush to see a GP by visiting your pharmacy first.
Are you experiencing hearing loss or discomfort because of earwax build-up?
We run a microsuction earwax removal clinic on Thursdays at our Horninglow pharmacy. Appointments can be booked on our website: deanandsmedley.com/services/earwaxremoval/
Millions of people are using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way.
Find out how you can use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions:
➡️ https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/online-services/…
Pharmacy First is a new free NHS service where you can visit your local pharmacy for help with seven minor conditions which would have previously required a GP appointment:
➀ Sinusitis (aged 12+)
➁ Sore throat (aged 5+)
➂ Earache (children aged 1-17)
➃ Infected insect bite (aged 1+)
➄ Impetigo (aged 1+)
➅ Shingles (aged 18+)
➆ Urinary tract infection (women aged 16-64)
If you suspect you have one of the seven minor conditions above, skip the morning rush to see a GP by visiting your pharmacy first.
Dean & Smedley Christmas Opening Hours
Sunday 24th December: Christmas Eve
All pharmacies: Closed
Monday 25th December: Christmas Day
Stretton Pharmacy: Open 10:00am - 12:00pm
All other pharmacies: Closed
Tuesday 26th December: Boxing Day
Ashby Health Centre Pharmacy: Open 10:00am - 12:00pm
All other pharmacies: Closed
Sunday 31st December: New Year's Eve
All pharmacies: Closed
Monday 1st January: New Year's Day
All pharmacies: Closed
All other dates: usual opening hours
If you need a pharmacy over the Christmas period and your usual one is closed, you can find your nearest open pharmacy on the NHS website:
https://nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/…
We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
If you're aged 𝟔𝟓+ and have not yet had your seasonal flu jab, now is the time!
It takes just a few minutes, and is completely free on the NHS.
Book an appointment online: https://www.deanandsmedley.com/fluvaccination
Flu and COVID-19 spread more easily in winter and can cause serious harm to those more vulnerable.
Get winter strong – check if you're eligible and book your vaccination now.
More info: nhs.uk/wintervaccinations
COVID-19 vaccinations are available at some of our pharmacies, but must be booked via the NHS:
https://nhs.uk/nhs-services/covid-19-services/…
The flu vaccine is available at all our pharmacies, and can be booked directly on our website:
https://www.deanandsmedley.com/fluvaccination
