Spinney Hill Medical Centre is proud to be part of the NHS Pathfinder Service – a new and exciting initiative that gives patients faster and easier access to healthcare through their local pharmacy.
What Is the NHS Pathfinder Service?
The NHS Pathfinder Service is a new national programme that empowers trained and experienced pharmacy professionals to see, assess, and treat patients for a wide range of minor ailments and conditions – without the need to see a GP first.
By using the skills of specially trained pharmacy prescribers, the NHS is making it easier and quicker for you to get the help you need, when you need it.
How Does It Work at Spinney Hill?
We’ve partnered with Vision Pharmacy to offer clinic appointments directly in the pharmacy. If you contact Spinney Hill Medical Centre about a minor issue, our team may now book you into a pharmacy clinic run by a registered pharmacy prescriber.
What Can the Pharmacist Help With?
The pharmacy prescriber can provide support and treatment for a wide range of common conditions, including:
- Coughs and colds
- Sore throats
- Earache
- Sinusitis
- Skin infections or rashes
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Hay fever
- Eye infections
- Mouth ulcers and more
They will listen to your symptoms, give you professional clinical advice, and if needed, issue medication on a prescription – just like a GP would.
Why Choose the Pharmacy Clinic?
- ✅ Fast access – no long waits for a GP appointment
- ✅ Expert care – seen by a trained pharmacy prescriber
- ✅ Convenient location – clinics held in Vision Pharmacy
- ✅ Same-day treatment – with advice and prescriptions if needed
- ✅ Supports your GP practice – helps reduce appointment pressure
How Do I Book an Appointment?
Simply contact Spinney Hill Medical Centre in the usual way. If your concern is suitable for the service, we’ll book you directly into the next available slot at Vision Pharmacy. It’s that simple!