LOCAL PHARMACY

Your local Pharmacy can also offer expert health advice and free treatment for a range of common illnesses, ailments such as:

• Digestive disorders – heartburn, constipation, indigestion

• Minor infections – cold sores, warts, verrucas, cystitis, thrush, bites, stings

• Coughs, colds, sore throats, hay fever

• Minor cuts and bruises

• Minor aches and pains – headache, ear ache, back pain

• Pregnancy and Children – Minor ailments

The Pharmacist will advise if you need to see a GP

PRE-BOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS

For routine problems, advice, reviews, referrals and results

Please note – Urgent appointments for sick children under the age of 16 are always available on the day

TELEPHONE PRE-BOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS

For when an examination is not required, for example to discuss results, sick notes, blood tests or medication

WALK-IN/OPEN ACCESS SERVICE

9.00 – 10.00 am – Mon to Fri (Exc. Bank Holidays)

For patients registered with Lowther Medical Centre

For when you have an URGENT medical problem which you feel cannot wait until the next pre-bookable appointment

There may be a wait of approximately 2 hours but everybody will be seen. Remember, there may be an emergency or difficult problem for the patient in front of you which the Clinician is dealing with

PLEASE DO NOT USE WALK-IN/OPEN ACCESS SERVICE FOR ROUTINE OR MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, REVIEWS, REFERRALS AND RESULTS