Did you know that some conditions don’t usually need a GP or nurse? To make sure that our staff are seeing patients that do need a GP or nurse, you may sometimes be asked to speak to another suitably qualified professional, sich as those below. This means you are more likely to have an available appointment with one of our team when YOU need a GP.
Pharmacy
The following issues may be more appropriate for a pharmacist to review and treat:
| Sore throat | Cough less than 1 week | Cold/flu symptoms | Ear symptoms including pain |
| Bites & stings | Constipation & diarrhoea | Indigestion & heartburn | Worms in stool |
| Athlete’s foot | Chickenpox | Cold sores | Fungal infection or thrush |
| Nappy rash | Scabies | Warts & verrucae | Urine infections |
Local services available in Small Heath:
Twilight Pharmacy 0121 772 5955 – 309 Bolton Rd, Birmingham B10 0AU
Asda Pharmacy 0121 766 4819 – 859 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0HH
Allcare Pharmacy 0121 772 3108 – 674 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0UU
Morrisons Pharmacy 0121 773 2526 – 280 Coventry Rd, Birmingham B10 0XA
Optician
The following issues may be more appropriate for an optician to review and treat:
| Red eye or eyelids | Dry, gritty, or uncomfortable eyes | Eye irritation and inflammation |
| Eye discharge or watery eye | Painful eye | Recently occurring flashes or floaters |
| Ingrowing lashes | Recent and sudden loss of vision | Foreign body in the eye |
Local services available in Small Heath:
Eyecare Optometrists 0121 773 2129 – 503a Coventry Road, Birmingham, B10 0LL
Dentist
The following issues may be more appropriate for a dentist to review and treat:
- Any tooth symptoms
Local services available: Need to contact a dentist directly; NHS website may be helpful