SEASONAL INFLUENZA- CHILDREN

Catching flu increases the risk of becoming severely unwell with secondary infections like invasive Strep A (iGAS).

You can help to protect your family by making sure your children and other eligible adults in your household get a free flu vaccine.

All children from the age of two (age on 31st August 2022) up to, and including, school year 11, can get a free and safe flu vaccine.

Find out more here: Immunisation and Vaccines

We are currently 40% busier than pre-pandemic times. These listed services are to assist you in getting the help you need by the most appropriate services. 

Choose Pharmacy

Podiatry

If you are struggling with:

• Standard Foot Care
• Nail Cutting
• Ingrowing Nails
• Verrucas
• Musculo-Skeletal Discomfort
• or, Fungal Nails

A Podiatry service will be able to help you with your problem.

You can contact any of your local podiatrists without a GP referral. 

Opticians

As well as your routine optical check up you can attend the opticians for other eye complaints.

If you have a complaint within the eye, it is best to contact a optician as they have the specialist equipment to look into the eye. 

Any complaints around the eye, you should contact a local pharmacy under the Choose Pharmacy Scheme first, then a GP if recommended.

Ear Syringing

Following recent Health Board guidance, it is no longer recommended to carry out ear syringing procedures. This is due to the increased risk of ear perforation. 

Private services are able to complete micro-suction procedures without a GP referral. However, this may occur a variable charge.

If you would rather be seen under the NHS, your GP can refer you to audiology. 

Dentist

If you are experiencing a dental complaint, you should contact your dentist.

GP's are unable to deal with any dental complaint. If you are experiencing a dental complaint and require a prescription, the dentists are obliged to issue a prescription under the NHS for NHS patients or private prescriptions for those who attend privately. 

If you require emergency dental treatment please contact the following number: 01633 744 387