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.
Pre-bookable appointments
For routine problems, advice, reviews, referrals and results, appointments are released up to a maximum of 28 days ahead on a daily basis. These are available to book online
We also have a number of same day appointments but ask that you only use these for EMERGENCY problems which cannot wait until the next routine appointment is available
Please note – EMERGENCY appointments for sick children under the age of 16 are always available on the day
Each appointment (prebookable and telephone) is for 1 patient only
Telephone pre-bookable appointments
For when an examination is not required, for example to discuss results, sick notes, blood tests or medication – these are also available to book online
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
Your local Pharmacy can also offer expert health advice and free treatment for a range of common illnesses, ailments such as:
- Digestive disorders – heartburn, constipation, indigestion
- Minor infections – cold sores, warts, verrucas, cystitis, thrush, bites, stings
- Coughs, colds, sore throats, hay fever
- Minor cuts and bruises
- Minor aches and pains – headache, ear ache, back pain
- Pregnancy and Children – Minor ailments
- Flu vaccinations
The Pharmacist will advise if you need to see a GP
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.
