If you are unsure if you need to see a Doctor, then please read through this page.
This page is designed to help cut down unneeded appointments and to free up spaces for more urgent cases. We aim to do this by providing you with information and supporting links for treatments for some of the most common conditions that we see, day in day out in general practice, as well as what to do in more serious and emergency situations in order to get the most appropriate help in the least time possible.
Do I Need To See A Doctor?
It may be frustrating to ring up for an appointment only to find out that we haven't got any available to pre-book for a week or so, but there are, in some case, alternatives to seeing a doctor. There are many other ways to access medical help, that may be more appropriate to your needs.
" Every year, millions of us visit our GP with minor health problems that our local pharmacist could resolve.
It's estimated 50 million visits to the GP are made every year for minor ailments such as coughs and colds, mild eczema and athlete's foot .But by visiting your pharmacy instead, you could save yourself time and trouble.
Instead of booking and waiting for a GP appointment, you can visit your local pharmacist any time – just walk in.
All pharmacists can recognise many common health complaints. They can give advice or, where appropriate, medicines that will help clear up the problem.
If your problem is more serious and needs the attention of a GP, your pharmacist will recognise this and advise you to see your GP instead.
What's more, many pharmacies are open in the evenings and on the weekends.
If everybody went to a pharmacist with common health problems, more time would be freed up for our GPs. This might make it easier to get a convenient appointment with your GP next time you need one.
So, if you have a common health problem, a trip to your local pharmacy is an option.
Your pharmacist may be able to help with:
Some pharmacies also provide truss fittings, stoma products and incontinence supplies.
Go to your GP or a walk-in centre for:
Go to A&E for the following:
If an injury is not serious, you can get help from a minor injuries unit (MIU), rather than going to an A&E department. "
Information taken from NHS Choices website
Should I Be Worried About My Child?
Please click the link to download a helpful booklet on the common infections, coughs, colds, sore throats and ear aches. This could help you understand them better and give you more knowledge of how to help your child yourself to get better.
Information sourced from patient.info and NHS Choices