Self Help for Minor Illness     

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Common ailments can often be treated by yourself at home using medicines that are available over the counter from your local pharmacy (chemist shop) or supermarket. NHS Choices has advice on their website or you can phone NHS 111. Your local pharmacist can also advise you on minor illnesses

 

Health A-Z Self Help Guide

The Health A-Z contains advice on many conditions, including how you can treat them at home, and when to seek further help. 

If the symptoms persist or worsen, or if you are at all unsure, please ring NHS 111 for advice or contact us at the practice.

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Health A-Z

 

 

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Find a pharmacy

Pharmacists are qualified to offer advice and over-the-counter medicines for many common ailments. Your local pharmacy can help you with a variety of Minor Illnesses, including headaches, coughs and colds, back pain, tummy trouble and other minor health problems.

You can use the NHS Website to find a pharmacy near you, or visit one of the East Grinstead pharmacies listed below:

  • Moatfield Pharmacy, St Michael's Road - 01342 322239
  • Day Lewis Pharmacy, The Parade, London Road - 01342 313840
  • Boots Pharmacy, London Road - 01342 323405

Find A Pharmacy

 

Self Help Guides for Minor Illnesses

If you have any new symptoms like a cough, sore throat, ear ache, diarrhoea or any other minor illness there are lots of things you can do to try and resolve these without having to come to the surgery. 

These are the guides our nurses and doctors use in clinic to give patients the most appropriate care. The links below can direct you to your local pharmacist, physiotherapist and over the counter medication directly.

 

 

Last Reviewed 07/10/2024

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