Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.

Before you book an appointment to speak to a doctor please consider whether an appointment with another clinician might be more appropriate. They can help you with a wide range of medical problems.

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 give your local pharmacy a call 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 111
111 is the free NHS non-emergency number.

You should use the NHS 111 service if you need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.

Call 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.

A&E
A&E is for life-threatening accidents and emergencies only. Before you go there, ask yourself, “Is it a real emergency?”

If not, please consider using other local health services before you visit A&E.

Social Prescribers
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