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Home > Minor Ailment Services

Minor Ailment Services

Minor Ailments is a service which is available to all patients’ aged three months or over and registered with a GP.

The Minor Ailments Service includes the following areas:

  • Acne Vulgaris
  • Athlete's Foot
  • Acute Diarrhoea
  • Ear Wax
  • Groin Area Infection
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Head Lice
  • Mouth Ulcers
  • Scabies
  • Threadworms
  • Oral Thrush
  • Vaginal Thrush
  • Verrucae

Patients’ can self refer to their community pharmacist for treatment for the above areas but have to ask for treatment under the Minor Ailment Service.

Last Updated 9 Jul 2024

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