Pharmacists are highly qualified health professionals who can give advice and treatment on a range of urgent conditions.
Choosing to visit your local pharmacist for advice means:
Many pharmacies are open at weekends, which is useful if you start feeling unwell at these times.
If you run out of your prescribed medicines, pharmacies can provide you an emergency supply without the need for you to see your GP.
Many pharmacies may also offer the Common Ailments Service, which allows them to diagnose and treat a range of common ailments, for example head lice. If you register for this service your pharmacist may give you medicines free of charge. Your pharmacy will let you know whether your condition or the type of medicine you require will still require an appointment with a GP or another health care professional.
Choosing Well ensures you get the treatment you need in the shortest possible time, reducing the pressure on essential NHS services.
It can be difficult to know what to do if you or someone you know or care for is feeling unwell. At NHS 111 Wales, you can have quick and easy access to health advice and care - for example, a GP, nurse, pharmacist or a Minor Injury Unit- where you will often be seen far more quickly than in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments, where only patients with major illnesses or injuries can be treated.
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Area 43 is an Independent Registered Charity, based in Cardigan, west Wales, providing Information, Support and Training to young people aged 16-25 and counselling services to those aged 10-30. Founded as a community needs led project in 1996 we have been at the centre of the ThirdSector in west Wales for more than 20 years.
Area 43 provides a safe, fun, informative and inspiring environment for young people to access support.
For more information visit www.area43.co.uk