We are keen to help patients improve on self help to ensure you know where to access the information but feels comfortable in managing common ailments that will not always require seeing a GP.
Here are a list of common ailments that can be self managed:
Back Pain
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/back-pain/
Cold Sores
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cold-sores/
Common Cold
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/common-cold/
Conjunctivitis
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/conjunctivitis/
Constipation
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/
Cough
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cough/
Diarrhoea and Vomiting
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting/
Earache
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/earache/
Haemorroids
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/piles-haemorrhoids/
Hayfever
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hay-fever/
Head Lice
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/head-lice-and-nits/
Headache
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/headaches/
Heartburn and Indigestion
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/heartburn-and-acid-reflux/
Influenza
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/flu/
Insect Bites
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings/
Migraine
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/migraine/
Nasal Congestion
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/catarrh/
Nappy Rash
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/nappy-rash/
Sore Throat
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sore-throat/
Sinusitis
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sinusitis-sinus-infection/
Thrush
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/thrush-in-men-and-women/
Warts and Verrucas
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/warts-and-verrucas/
Minor Ailment Medicines
https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/1a-over-the-counter-leaflet-v1.pdf