Leeds Pharmacy Access to Self Care (Previously Known as Pharmacy First)
This service is currently commissioned by NHS Leeds ICB to help release capacity in general practice by providing an appropriate alternative for the treatment of minor ailments. To be eligible for the service patients must:
- Be currently suffering from one of the minor ailments included in the service – e.g. the service MUST NOT be used to supply medicines for “just in case” use.
- Be exempt from prescription charges – remember to check this in case you need to complete the declaration on behalf of the patient.
- Consent to share details with their GP – without this consent the patient cannot access the service.
- Be registered with a Leeds GP practice (please note: the service may also be provided for a patient who is not registered with a GP. See the service specification below for details).
Leeds Pharmacy Access to Self-Care (ASC) was previously known as Pharmacy First but was renamed following the launch of the national Pharmacy First Service in January 2024.
NHS Leeds ICB Pharmacy Access to Self Care (ASC) Service
The NHS ICB in Leeds has confirmed that the service is to continue until 31st March 2025.
The 2024/2025 service specification and updated formulary are listed below.
Leeds Service Specification 2024/25
Leeds Formulary – October 2024
Leeds Consultation Form – August 2024
Leeds Pharmacy Access to Self Care Service Providers – last updated on 28th February 2025. This list will be updated monthly.
Claims for this service are processed via PharmOutcomes.
For any Leeds pharmacies wanting to provide the service, please email info@cpwy.org.
Resources
Caring for Children with Coughs Leaflet
Treat Yourself Better website – Not available as a leaflet but patients can be signposted to the website.
Final Scabies Leaflet – English
Final Scabies Leaflet – Romanian
West Yorkshire Healthier Together Website
The West Yorkshire Healthier Together website has a wide range of resources covering child health. For example, the page on Fever has advice for parents on red, amber and green symptoms with an associated video (available in 6 languages) that includes clips of breathing difficulty to help aid assessment of the child.
The website also allows you to share the page via free SMS text message with parents or carers so they can access the resource from their phone.
Leeds Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES)
CUES provides urgent assessment, treatment or referral for sudden onset eye problems such as:
- Temporary and sudden loss of vision
- Flashes and floaters
- Minor eye injuries, pain, and irritation
- Eye infections that have not responded to treatment
- Trichiasis
- Double vision (Diplopia)
This service is open to adults and children registered with a GP practice in Leeds and access to this service is only available by calling 0300 303 4922. See the CUES leaflet below for further information.
Minor Illness Resource Hub
To support pharmacy teams in managing minor illnesses, including identifying red flag symptoms, Community Pharmacy England has compiled a one-stop resource hub linking to the most up to date clinic resources on managing minor illnesses. See Minor Illnesses Resource Hub.
Last Updated: 28th February 2025
