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.