Emergency Appointments During practice hours, please telephone the
practice and your message will be relayed to the doctor by the
receptionist doctor will ring you back at their earlest conveniance.
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
Self Care If you have a cough, cold, headache or
other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first.
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's Can Help To 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.
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.
If you or someone in your care experiences
severe chest pains, loss of blood or suspected broken bones,
go to your nearest Accident and Emergency Department or
call 999.