Please note that if you require urgent medical assistance when the surgery is closed, please dial 111. Calls to the NHS 111 service are free from both landlines and mobile.
If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, please dial 999
Heavy Bleeding Difficulty Breathing Burns or Scalds Chest Pain Loss of Consciousness Acute Severe Pain | Go to A&E if you are seriously ill, badly injured or have a life threatening condition. Using A&E when you don’t need to could delay treatment for someone who is more seriously ill than yourself. You can also ring 111 if you require advice as to whether you should attend A&E |
Strains and Sprains Itches Stings/Bites Vomiting Ear Pain Aches and Pains Infections – chest/ears/eyes/urine etc | We have a Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurses and a Duty GP available every day to deal with minor injuries/illnesses. Contact reception on 01772 423555 and they will advise you regarding daily availability. When we are closed you can telephone the 111 service for advice. |
Long Term Conditions: COPD Asthma Diabetes CHD Hypertension | Our Practice Nurses specialise in the care and treatment of long term conditions. If you are ill with a long term condition, please contact the surgery on 01772 423555 in the first instance to speak to the appropriate nurse responsible for the disease area. |
Coughs and Colds, including sore throats Headache Fever Hangovers Diarrhoea Minor ailments | Your local pharmacy is often able to help with common health problems, providing advice and the best medicine to treat them. They will advise you if you need to be seen by a health care professional. Most are open everyday and late evenings. |
111 Information Link
http://www.nhs.uk/NHSEngland/AboutNHSservices/Emergencyandurgentcareservices/Pages/NHS-111.aspx