If you have friends or family staying with you temporarily (Less than 3 months) and they need medical advice or attention. DO NOT bring them to the practice. Please take them to an Urgent Care Centre or Accident and Emergency for fast treatment. Thank you.
Get the right treatment when you need it
NHS services are very busy. It's important to come forward with any health concerns but you can help ease the pressure by choosing the right service.
Knowing the right place to go can help you get the treatment you need faster. Please choose wisely and help us help you.
Looking after yourself
Most minor illnesses will get better without the need to visit a doctor and can be treated at home. The NHS England website has Health A to Z, which is a complete guide to conditions, symptoms and treatments, including what to do and when to get help.
You can help ease the pressure on local health services by making sure your medicine cabinet is fully stocked with the basic essentials, such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, cold remedies, indigestion treatment and antihistamine, and by ordering repeat prescriptions in good time so that you don't run out.
Pharmacy
Your local pharmacist can give you expert advice about over-the-counter medicines that can help you with lots of common conditions such as Diarrhoea, a runny nose, a cough or headache - without the need for an appointment.
As well as dispensing prescriptions, pharmacists provide a range of services related to specific health issues and can advise on minor ailments such as colds, skin conditions and allergies.
Other services include emergency contraception and an emergency supply of prescription medicine. Find information on what to do if you have run out of prescription medicine.
General practice
If you have an illness or injury that won’t go away, including persistent vomiting, ear pain, stomach ache or back ache, make an appointment with your GP.
Urgent treatment Centre's
Urgent treatment Centre's and minor injury units are equipped to diagnose and deal with many of the most common ailments people attend emergency departments for, including sprains, minor burns, and minor illnesses.
Patients can visit a Centre without an appointment if they have an urgent condition that needs to be seen on the same day.
Appointments can also be booked by contacting NHS 111 by phone or online. By using NHS 111 patients will know they are going to the right place for treatment.
Dental
You should be registered with a dental practice and have regular check-ups. Your dentist can also help with toothache, gum problems, wisdom teeth, bleeding from the gums and most other mouth related health problems.
If you need urgent treatment, please contact your usual dental practice, as they may be able to see you or direct you to an urgent dental care service. You can also phone NHS 111 which can put you in touch with an urgent dental service. Do not contact a GP, as they will not be able to offer urgent or emergency dental care.
Find your nearest dental practice here.
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