Scan the QR code to find your nearest pharmacy or visit www.nhs.uk/servicesearch/pharmacy/ find-a-pharmacy Community pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can assess symptoms, provide expert clinical advice and, where appropriate, supply NHS medicines, including some prescription-only treatments. For parents, Pharmacy First offers a fast and convenient way to access healthcare when a child develops an earache, sore throat, impetigo or an infected insect bite. Most pharmacies offer walk-in consultations, meaning you can often get help on the same day without waiting for a GP appointment. When Should I Seek Other Medical Help? Pharmacy First is designed for common conditions that can be safely managed by a pharmacist. However, if your child is seriously unwell, has difficulty breathing, develops a high fever that is not improving, becomes unusually drowsy, has signs of sepsis, or you are concerned that they need urgent medical attention, please contact NHS 111, your GP practice, or call 999 in an emergency. Your Community Pharmacy Can Help With More Than You Think In addition to Pharmacy First, community pharmacies can provide advice and support for minor illnesses, medicines, vaccinations, contraception, blood pressure checks and healthy living. The next time your child develops a common illness, think Pharmacy First. Your local pharmacist can provide expert NHS care quickly and conveniently, helping your child get back to school, learning and enjoying everyday life sooner. Save yourself a trip and check with your local pharmacy first – the right care, at the right time, in the right place. 27 How Do I Access the Service? Accessing Pharmacy First is simple. You can: • Walk into a participating community pharmacy and ask for a Pharmacy First consultation • Be referred by NHS 111 • Be referred by your GP practice or another healthcare professional Pharmacy First consultations are provided through the NHS and are free of charge. If treatment is required, standard NHS prescription charges may apply for people who normally pay for prescriptions. Many pharmacies are open during evenings, weekends and school holidays, making healthcare more accessible around busy family schedules. Raring2go! PHARMACY FIRST
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