Nhs Minor ailments scheme free treatments without having to see your GP
Not sure if posted before I have searched but found nothing listed, I have personally used this service to get my daughters teething gel and it's saved me quite a lot of money and time wasted at the doctors
If you or your children don't pay for prescriptions you can use the NHS Minor Ailments service to get advice and medicines free of charge.
The NHS Minor Ailments service is available at pharmacies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and selected stores in England and Wales so check locally with your Boots pharmacist for availability.
by selected store's it means basically boots link here:
http://www.boots.com/en/Pharmacy-Health/Health-pharmacy-services/Pharmacy-services-support/I-need-more-information/Minor-ailments-service-NHS/
Your pharmacist may be able to help with:
skin conditions, such as mild acne and mild eczema
coughs and colds, including nasal congestion and sore throat
minor cuts and bruises
constipation and haemorrhoids (piles)
hay fever and allergies
aches and pains, such as headaches, earache and backache
indigestion, diarrhoea and threadworms
period pain and thrush
warts and verrucas, mouth ulcers and cold sores
athlete's foot
nappy rash and teething
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Jump to unread Post a CommentThis started about 12-18 months ago. A scheme to save trips to the doctors and only certain things are covered. I have had Gaviscon for indigestion and Allergy Syrup similar to Piriton for kids hay fever. You will need to know your NHS Number for this though so have your card handy or if it is your local they may find you on the system. If medicine or item is for yourself you must get it or if for the kids then they must be with you. Sign a couple of places and job done.
One good thing come out from the NHS to save time and money!
Edited By: PH4TC4T on Oct 24, 2012 13:50
The NHS Minor Ailments service is available at pharmacies in Scotland, Northern Ireland and selected stores in England and Wales.
It may have been out for some time but not everyone knows what they are entitled to
never thought to post on here for others :/ heat added!
It has been out a long time and is a great service however I have always bought teething gel/nappy rash cream/paracetamol etc with my shopping.
Having kids is certainly expensive but have never bothered about the cost of teething gel,if its been needed then I have bought it-there are far more expensive things than teething gel.
I also can't believe people would go and ask for nappy rash cream-again it was always something I bought as and when it was needed or bought it when doing my tesco shop.
Edited By: takethatfan1978 on Oct 24, 2012 19:48
It has been out a long time and is a great service however I have always bought teething gel/nappy rash cream/paracetamol etc with my shopping.
Having kids is certainly expensive but have never bothered about the cost of teething gel,if its been needed then I have bought it-there are far more expensive things than teething gel.
I also can't believe people would go and ask for nappy rash cream-again it was always something I bought as and when it was needed or bought it when doing my tesco shop.
I was made redundant in march of this year from a very high paying job due to the way the economy has shrunk leaving me with over 20k in debt, and I'm glad you can still afford to get things for your child but a lot of people like me simply don't have the resources anymore due so this does come in handy
If you get free prescriptions or child tax credit or working tax credit you are eligible
It has been out a long time and is a great service however I have always bought teething gel/nappy rash cream/paracetamol etc with my shopping.
Having kids is certainly expensive but have never bothered about the cost of teething gel,if its been needed then I have bought it-there are far more expensive things than teething gel.
I also can't believe people would go and ask for nappy rash cream-again it was always something I bought as and when it was needed or bought it when doing my tesco shop.
I was made redundant in march of this year from a very high paying job due to the way the economy has shrunk leaving me with over 20k in debt, and I'm glad you can still afford to get things for your child but a lot of people like me simply don't have the resources anymore due so this does come in handy
All i was saying is if i needed teething gel or whatever then i would pick it up with my shopping as I have always done,its nothing to do with being able to afford it or not.
My oldest is now 14.5 and back,before this was introduced I wouldn't have even dreamed about making a gp app to get nappy rash cream,calpol or what ever was needed,I would have just bought it whether I could afford it or not,which if iirc I probably couldnt then!
This is a great service and is not just for people on benefits,all children are entitled to free prescriptions so will be able to benefit from this too.