Join us for a Pharmacy First information event

We’re hosting a drop-in event to help you learn more about the NHS Pharmacy First scheme and how it can make getting healthcare advice and treatment quicker and easier.

• Wednesday 5 November 2025
• 9.30am to 11.30am
• Sheepmarket Surgery

Come along to find out how your local community pharmacies can support you with advice and treatment for minor illnesses, including:

• Sinusitis (aged 12 years and over)
• Shingles (aged 18 years and over)
• Sore throat (aged 5 years and over)
• Earache (aged 1 to 17 years)
• Impetigo (aged 1 year and over)
• Infected insect bites (aged 1 year and over)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs) (women aged 16–64 years)

What is Pharmacy First?

The NHS Pharmacy First scheme encourages people to visit their local pharmacy for minor health concerns instead of booking a GP appointment or going to A&E. 

Pharmacists are trained healthcare professionals who can:

• Provide advice and treatment for common conditions.
• Help you get care on the same day, often without the need for an appointment.
• Refer you to a GP or other services if needed.

By choosing your pharmacy for minor illnesses:

• GP and hospital appointments are freed up for people who need them most.
• NHS resources can be used where they are needed most.

Many people instinctively contact their GP or visit A&E when they feel unwell, but for minor conditions, this isn’t always the quickest or best option.

We look forward to welcoming you to our event and showing how Pharmacy First can make a real difference for you and your family.

Published: Oct 28, 2025