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Minor Illness - Major Challenge

This website is all about managing minor illness in primary care. Every day, thousands of people across the UK ask for an urgent consultation with a health care professional. Some have no more than a concern that something might be wrong with their health, others have simple minor illnesses, and a few have major disease needing immediate action. How can health professionals cope with this major challenge?

Courses: we have designed and run our own courses in minor illness management since 1997. Our courses are regularly given five star ratings; you will learn from experienced, approachable clinicians with a wealth of knowledge in their subject, who will encourage you to ask questions. You can attend the two-day Pharmacology course or the three-day Clinical Skills course, or combine the two and then go on to complete our Nmic Minor Illness Diploma. We also have a range of e-learning courses which you can purchase via this website.


Now with over 1,500 students taught and 25,000 books sold!

FEVER:
Download our guide on why there is no need to lower a fever

SEPSIS:
Download our tool for using the data to assess the risk of sepsis, or try our new "SepsisToolkit" iOS app which has just been released. Collect key data quickly and easily for an age-specific 'traffic light' assessment of sepsis risk, based on NICE guidance. Find it on the App Store.


COVID-19:
Access our free course for those returning to Primary Care


Our new book:



Little Book of Red Flags
Recognising the symptoms of serious illness


The National Minor Illness Centre - NMIC - was developed in an English NHS GP practice, and is managed by front-line health professionals. We are proud of our reputation for telling you exactly what you need to know, and only what you need to know.

Members’ Section: join us to access our e-learning resources and ensure that you are up to date with important changes in guidance.

Books: buy the fifth edition of our Minor Illness Manual (25,000 copies sold) and get six months free access to our members' section.

This is an educational site for health professionals. If you are seeking advice on your own symptoms, we suggest NHS Choices.


We are in partnership with CRC Press.