Who Should I See

Pharmacy

Your local pharmacy can help with the following:

• Impetigo
• Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
• Condom and dam distribution
• Emergency hormonal contraception (morning after pill)
• Gluten free food service
• Assessment and treatment for skin infection
• Assessment and treatment for shingles on the torso
• Chlamydia testing and treatment
• Gonorrheoa testing
• Chronic medication service (CMS)

Your pharmacist can also help with a range of minor ailments.

Opticians (Eye Health / Problems)

Your local optician can help with the following:

• Any changes to clarity of vision - including distortion, shadows, vision loss, blurring and peripheral vision problems
• Red eye
• Sore or gritty eye
• Watery or dry eye
• Itchy or sticky eye
• Unexplained headaches
• Flashing lights and / or floaters
• Swelling around the eye
• Foreign body e.g. dust or grit.

Dentists (Dental / Mouth Problems)

For any or dental or mouth problems it is best to seek advice from a dentist as they can help with a variety of problems. 

If you are not registered with a dentist you can seek advice from a local dental practice and they may be able to register you for continuing dental care.  Alternatively, call the NHS Ayrshire and Arran dental helpline (01563 507950) who can signpost people to a dentist in their area which are part of the emergency dental service rota.

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