At Red Oak Healthcare Pharmacy, we prioritise the patient experience in our local community. Recognising the challenges in accessing GP services for common health concerns, we now offer Free NHS Consultations for our local community. Discover the range of consultations available through the NHS Pharmacy First service. Visit us to learn more and benefit from our accessible healthcare solutions.
NHS Pharmacy First is a service in England that allows community pharmacies to assess and treat several common health conditions directly—without you needing to visit your GP.
If you have a minor illness, you can simply walk into your local pharmacy or book a consultation online/over the phone. The pharmacist will see you in a private consultation room, assess your symptoms, and provide professional clinical advice with free treatment where appropriate.
Skip the GP appointment and get treated for common ailments at your local pharmacy.
Enjoy extended hours and easier access compared to traditional GP surgeries.
Our qualified pharmacists provide professional advice and treatment for numerous conditions.
By using Pharmacy First, GP workloads decrease, enhancing patient care access.
Ear pain and discomfort can be distressing, especially for young children. Our NHS Pharmacy First service provides expert care and same-day treatment for acute ear infections in children aged 1 to 17 years. Our pharmacist will assess your child’s symptoms and supply prescription treatment if appropriate.
For patients aged 18 and over with ear concerns, we offer a private ear health consultation service for £25.
Insect bites can quickly become painful, swollen, or infected. Our NHS Pharmacy First service provides expert clinical assessment and fast treatment for infected insect bites in adults and children aged 1 year and over. Our dedicated healthcare team will examine the affected area in a private consultation room and supply effective treatment (such as antibiotics) if appropriate, getting you on the path to a swift recovery.
We know how distressing skin infections like impetigo can be, especially for young children. Through the NHS Pharmacy First initiative, we provide professional care for patients aged 1 and above. If you notice crusty, red sores or fluid-filled blisters, visit our friendly pharmacy team today. We can examine the infection and provide same-day NHS prescription care to stop the spread and support a swift recovery.
Early treatment is essential for managing shingles effectively. Our NHS Pharmacy First service provides fast clinical assessment and treatment for adults aged 18 years and over. If you notice a tingling sensation, burning pain, or a painful rash on one side of your body or face, visit our dedicated pharmacy team in a private consultation room for swift, professional NHS care and prescription antiviral treatment.
Persistent head pressure, blocked sinuses, and severe facial tenderness shouldn’t hold you back. Through the NHS Pharmacy First initiative, we offer compassionate, professional care for adults and young people (aged 12+). Visit our friendly pharmacy team to get same-day clinical advice and prescription-strength relief without the need to visit your GP.
Severe throat pain, redness, or trouble swallowing? Skip the GP wait and visit us instead. Under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, we provide fast, confidential clinical checks and prescription treatments for sore throats in patients aged 5 years and older. Drop in today for immediate NHS support and relief.
Painful urination, lower abdominal pressure, or frequent urges to go? Skip the doctor’s waiting room and visit us instead. Under the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, we provide confidential clinical assessments and prescription antibiotic treatment for women aged 16 to 64. Pop in today for fast, local NHS care.