Black Country NHS Minor Ailment Scheme

Professional healthcare delivered right in the heart of your community. If you are registered with a GP in the Black Country, our clinical team at Pendeford Pharmacy can provide expert medical advice and NHS-funded treatment for over 25 common conditions. Skip the surgery wait times and see a pharmacist today—helping you and your family stay healthy without the need for an appointment.

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NHS Service

What can we treat?

The Black Country Scheme covers a wide range of ailments, including:

Infections & Viruses

Acute Coughs, Cold & Flu, Cold Sores, Cystitis (UTIs), Oral & Vaginal Thrush.

Skin & Scalp

Athlete’s Foot, Nappy Rash, Scabies, Sunburn, Head Lice, Warts & Verrucae.

Pain & Inflammation

Earache, Headaches, Teething Pain, Sprains & Strains, Acute Fever.

Allergies & Eyes

Hay Fever, Bites & Stings, Acute Bacterial Conjunctivitis (Sticky Eyes).

Digestive Health

Constipation, Diarrhoea, Heartburn, Indigestion, Threadworm

Mouth & Throat

Mouth Ulcers, Sore Throats.

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Why use the Minor Ailment Scheme?

The Black Country Minor Ailment Scheme is designed to take the pressure off local GP surgeries and A&E departments by allowing pharmacists to treat "minor" (but often painful or frustrating) conditions directly.

  • Clinical Expertise: Consult with a qualified pharmacist in our private, confidential clinical room.
  • The Deltera Advantage: Use the Deltera platform to book your slot instantly, avoiding phone queues and long waits in-store.
  • Free for Many: If you are normally exempt from NHS prescription charges, any medication recommended during your consultation is provided free of charge.
Black Country Minor Ailments

Eligibility & Registration

Who can access this service at Pendeford Pharmacy?

To qualify for the scheme, you must be registered with a GP practice within the Black Country Integrated Care System (which covers Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell, and Walsall).

  • Registration is easy: We can register you for the scheme during your first visit.
  • GP Notification: We automatically notify your GP of any advice or treatment given, ensuring your medical records stay up to date.
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What our patients say

We’re proud to deliver an excellent service

"I swapped over to Pendeford Pharmacy located in the same building as my doctor surgery and the difference is huge! The service is amazing and efficient. The main pharmacist who I tend to see when collecting my prescriptions is extremely polite, attentive and always has my prescription ready extremely fast! The rest of the team are also extremely polite and have time for you when serving you. Thank you!"

Andrew Baker
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"Great staff 👍 very helpful and also will go the extra mile to get my meds done so easily 5☆for me they just know what they are doing and they do it well not a negative thing to say from my experience"

Mathew Waterhouse
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"This has been my pharmacy of choice for over 10 years. The staff are always welcoming and despite the current worldwide difficulties in obtain several items, they have kept me informed and been able to provide the prescribed medications. Always a pleasure to use this local pharmacy!"

Hilary James
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"Went to use pharmacy first for my partner who has shingles as we are canalling. Male pharmacist was lovely and helpfulVery positive experience with pharmacy first use"

Helen McGinn
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"The most friendly staff especially when it comes after care service especially when it comes to repeat percriptions and goes above and beyond their job responsibilities and providing excellent customer services."

Royston Hughes
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"I have recently transferred my prescriptions to this pharmacy from a local competitor. The service I have received to date has been first class. The staff are all extremely polite, helpful and efficient, an all-round excellent pharmacy."

Jeremy Ramsden
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"Excellent staff, can't thank them enough for their friendly attitude towards customers and very helpful"

Elieen Voyce
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