It is not always necessary to see a GP if you have hay fever symptoms, you can access treatment from your pharmacy without the need for a prescription. Help is always at hand via the NHS website plus local pharmacists are available for quick, free advice for people unsure whether they are suffering from hay fever symptoms. No appointment is necessary.

In the UK, the hay fever season starts from late March until September with three different pollens active throughout this time. Tree pollen occurs first, then grass (which most are allergic to) and then weed pollen. Dependent upon where you live in the UK, the hay fever season will start at different times.