We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.
Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a practice nurse might be appropriate. They can help you with a wide range of medical problems.
Our receptionists can help you decide which is the right person for you to see.
Pharmacist | Nurse Practitioner | Doctor |
Colds | Hay Fever | Chest Pain |
Sore Throats | Conjunctivitis | Abdominal Pain |
Indigestion | Ear-ache | Headache |
Constipation | Pill Repeats | HRT |
Head Lice | Injuries | Follow-up |
Thrush | Skin Problems | Menstrual Problems |
Mouth Ulcers | Sinus Pain | Fits/Faints/Blackouts |
Morning after Pill | Chest Infection | On-going Joint Problems |
Back Pain | Back Pain | Ingrowing Toenails |
Aches & Pains | Vaginal Discharge | Tonsillitis |
Thrush | Lumps (Breast/Testicular) | |
Mouth Ulcers | Paliptation | |
Morning after Pill | Fever (Under 5’s) | |
Water infections | Coughs (Under 5’s) | |
Animal Bites | Breathing Problems | |
Period Pain |
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 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 urgently 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.