NHS care, right here on your high street.

NHS care, right here on your high street.

From Pharmacy First consultations and contraception to vaccinations and free blood pressure checks — trusted NHS services from your local pharmacy team, often with no appointment needed.

From Pharmacy First consultations and contraception to vaccinations and free blood pressure checks — trusted NHS services from your local pharmacy team, often with no appointment needed.

No GP appointment needed

Free NHS consultations

Walk-ins welcome

No GP appointment needed

Free NHS consultations

Walk-ins welcome

NHS Contraception

Start or continue your contraception, no GP appointment needed

Under the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service, our pharmacists can start you on the pill or continue your existing supply — free, confidential, and without seeing your GP first.

We'll have a short private consultation, check your blood pressure and BMI, and make sure your contraception is still right for you. Everything is recorded and shared with your GP practice, so your care stays joined up.

What's included

Start the combined pill or progestogen-only (mini) pill

Ongoing repeat supplies without a GP appointment

Blood pressure and BMI check as part of your review

Free, confidential consultation with a pharmacist

NHS Pharmacy First

Seven conditions we can treat, right here

Under NHS Pharmacy First, our pharmacists can assess and treat seven common conditions — including supplying prescription-only medicines where clinically appropriate — without you needing a GP appointment.

Sore throat (age 5+)

Assessment and NHS treatment for acute sore throat, including antibiotics where clinically appropriate. Walk in — no GP appointment needed, and we'll refer you on if anything needs further attention.

Sore throat (age 5+)

Assessment and NHS treatment for acute sore throat, including antibiotics where clinically appropriate. Walk in — no GP appointment needed, and we'll refer you on if anything needs further attention.

Sinusitis (age 12+)

Advice and treatment for acute sinus infections, with antibiotics where appropriate.

Sinusitis (age 12+)

Advice and treatment for acute sinus infections, with antibiotics where appropriate.

Earache (ages 1–17)

Assessment and treatment of acute middle ear infections in children and teens.

Earache (ages 1–17)

Assessment and treatment of acute middle ear infections in children and teens.

Infected insect bites (age 1+)

Treatment for bites and stings showing signs of infection.

Infected insect bites (age 1+)

Treatment for bites and stings showing signs of infection.

Impetigo (age 1+)

Treatment for this common, contagious skin infection.

Impetigo (age 1+)

Treatment for this common, contagious skin infection.

Shingles (age 18+)

Antiviral treatment works best started early — see us promptly if a rash appears.

Shingles (age 18+)

Antiviral treatment works best started early — see us promptly if a rash appears.

Urinary tract infections (women 16–64)

Same-day assessment and antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs.

Urinary tract infections (women 16–64)

Same-day assessment and antibiotics for uncomplicated UTIs.

Standard NHS prescription charges apply to any medicines supplied — free if you're exempt.

NHS Flu & COVID-19

Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

Free NHS vaccination for eligible groups each autumn and winter — quick, convenient and given by our own pharmacists.

If you're eligible for both, we can usually give your flu and COVID-19 vaccines together in a single visit. Not eligible on the NHS? We also offer a private flu vaccination service.

Who's eligible on the NHS

Adults aged 65 and over

People with certain long-term health conditions

Pregnant women

Carers and frontline health and social care workers

COVID-19 boosters follow the seasonal NHS eligibility criteria

NHS Blood Pressure Checks

Free NHS blood pressure checks

High blood pressure often has no symptoms — a free five-minute check could catch it early. Available to adults aged 40 and over, with no appointment needed.

Quick clinic check

A free, five-minute blood pressure reading with your results explained on the spot by our pharmacists.

Quick clinic check

A free, five-minute blood pressure reading with your results explained on the spot by our pharmacists.

24-hour monitoring (ABPM)

If your clinic reading is raised, we can fit an ambulatory monitor to track your blood pressure over a full 24 hours.

24-hour monitoring (ABPM)

If your clinic reading is raised, we can fit an ambulatory monitor to track your blood pressure over a full 24 hours.

Joined up with your GP

Your results are shared with your GP practice, and we'll arrange onward referral if anything needs following up.

Joined up with your GP

Your results are shared with your GP practice, and we'll arrange onward referral if anything needs following up.

NHS Men B Vaccination

Protection against meningococcal group B

The MenB vaccine helps protect against meningococcal group B bacteria — a leading cause of meningitis and septicaemia, particularly in babies and young children.

Our pharmacists can check your eligibility for NHS MenB vaccination and administer the full course here at the pharmacy. If you fall outside the NHS criteria, private MenB vaccination is also available through our clinic.

Good to know

Protects against a leading cause of bacterial meningitis

Eligibility confirmed in a quick consultation

Full course scheduled and recorded for you

Private MenB vaccination also available

Book NHS Services In Kingsthorpe

Book an appointment online or give our friendly team a call — we’re here to help with NHS and private care in Kingsthorpe.

Book NHS Services In Kingsthorpe

Book an appointment online or give our friendly team a call — we’re here to help with NHS and private care in Kingsthorpe.

Book NHS Services In Kingsthorpe

Book an appointment online or give our friendly team a call — we’re here to help with NHS and private care in Kingsthorpe.