Your local pharmacist is qualified to offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains. If they think your symptoms are more serious, they will advice you see your health team or GP.

Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends. You do not need an appointment.

Most pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with staff in confidence.

• Somerset community pharmacy consultation service

• NHS how your pharmacy can help
• Choose well for advice if you are injured or unwell
• Over the counter medicines
• Treating minor illnesses and injuries
• A to Z directory of services and organisations to turn to
• How to avoid medicine waste and store medicines safely