Your GP surgery is best for ongoing health concerns, medication reviews, and non-urgent problems.
Remember to use your surgery’s website to contact them, via online consultations if you are able to!
Use your local pharmacy, for many common, minor illnesses, your local community pharmacy can now provide advice and treatment through the NHS Pharmacy First scheme, without the need for a GP appointment. Trained pharmacists can assess symptoms, offer clinical advice, and in some cases provide NHS treatment or medication where appropriate.Find your nearest pharmacy here: https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy/find-a-pharmacy/
If you need medical advice when the surgery is closed, NHS 111 is available 24/7 online or by phone.
They can advise you on self-care, arrange an out-of-hours GP appointment, or direct you to urgent care if needed.
Use the link here to access NHS 111: https://111.nhs.uk/
