Many issues seen by the GPs can be treated by yourself at home! This saves you from waiting for a GP appointment and allows us to keep slots available for more serious conditions.
Some of the most common issues that can be treated at home include:
- Coughs and colds
- Heartburn/indigestion
- Headaches
- Soar throats
- Back pain
- Sprains and strains
- Earache
- Acne
- Eczema
- Constipation
For more information on your specific condition, visit NHS Health A to Z.
Medicine Cabinet
To treat minor ailments, we recommend you keep the following in a medicine cabinet at home.
- Paracetomol or ibuprofen
- Indigestion remedy (e.g. antacids)
- Travel sickness tablets
- Anti-diarrhoea medicine
- Rehydration solution
- Mild laxatives
- A selection of plasters
- Suncreen
- Sunburn treatment
- A thermometer
- Tweezers and sharp scissors
Note: Medication should be kept secure and out of the reach of children. Remember to read the instructions, recommended dose, and the EXPIRY DATE. Please return any out-of-date or unwanted medication back to the pharmacy.
Other NHS Services
There are also many local NHS services you can use for information and support on your health and wellbeing (e.g. Well Newham).
For free, confidential sexual health and contraception services visite the All East Sexual Health website.
You can ask your local pharmacist on many health issues too, and they can advise you if you need to visit the GP. See how your pharmacy team can help.