Minor Ailment Service

November 14, 2025

With the cold weather fast approaching and the cost of living crisis we wanted to remind parents/students that there is a scheme called the Minor Ailment Service
 
Through the scheme Pharmacies can provide support for some illnesses. Medicines can be supplied free of charge for children (under 18) because they are exempt from NHS prescription charges. 
 
The illness covered are below: 
 
• Back-ache, sprains and strains

• Colds

• Conjunctivitis

• Constipation

• Coughs

• Diarrhoea

• Earache

• Haemorrhoids

• Hay fever

• Head lice

• Headache and fever

• Heartburn and indigestion

• Insect bites and stings

• Mild eczema and dermatitis

• Minor fungal skin infections

• Mouth ulcers

• Sore throat

• Threadworm

• Thrush