We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.
Before you book an appointment to see a doctor, consider an appointment with our practice nurse/ANP, as they can help you with a wide range of medical problems. Our receptionists can help you decide who is the right person for you to see.
The way we access urgent care has changed.
A&E is for life-threatening accidents and emergencies only.
• If you think you need A&E, but it’s not life-threatening, you can now call NHS 24 on 111, day or night.
• Or you can still contact your GP as normal, during the day.
• If it’s an emergency, you should continue to call 999 or go to your local A&E.
See the posters below (click for larger image) for more detail.
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Self care
If you have a cough, cold, headache or other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first. Find out more about treatments for common minor ailments.
Please remember that self-care for common conditions can help free up our GPs’ time, making it easier to get an appointment when you have a more serious condition.
Your pharmacist can help too
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and can give you confidential health advice for a range of common illnesses and complaints.
Don’t wait for a GP appointment for coughs, colds, aches and pains. Just call your local pharmacy or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment.
Your pharmacists can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor or nurse.
Click here for more information about how pharmacies can help you.
NHS 24
111 is the free NHS non-emergency number.
You should use the NHS 24 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Telephone for FREE, dial 111 if:
- you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
- you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
- you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
- you need health information or reassurance about what to do next
Click here for more information about how NHS 111 can help you.
