Who do I see?

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
Further information about abdominal pain from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Attend walk in centre or A&E

Advice
For routine asthma care, please book to see the Practice Nurse.
Further information about Asthma from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Alcoholic’s Anonymous

Advice
Please visit alcoholics anonymous.
Further information about Alcohol from NHS UK

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
Further information about Anxiety from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Find your local community pharmacy.
Further information about athletes foot from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/ Physiotherapist / GP after 7 days

Advice
Find your local community pharmacy.
Further information about back pain from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
A pharmacist can help with earwax build-up

Speak to a pharmacist about earwax build-up. They can give advice and suggest treatments.

They might recommend chemical drops to dissolve the earwax. The earwax should fall out on its own or dissolve after about a week.

Do not use drops if you have a hole in your eardrum (a perforated eardrum).

Find your local community pharmacy.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse

Advice
These can also be performed at most local pharmacies. If the results are high, a GP appointment would be needed for further evaluation.
Further information about blood pressure from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice
Appointments for blood tests MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.
Further information about blood tests from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP

Advice
Further information about boils and carbuncles from NHS UK

Who do I see?
GP or A&E for severe symptoms

Advice
Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe.
For less serious breathing issues such as COPD or chest infections.
Further information about breathlessness from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacist/GP / UCC

Advice
For pain relief, please search for your nearest community pharmacy. For difficulty breathing, please book an appointment with the surgery.
Further information about broken or bruised ribs from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/ Urgent Care Centre if severe

Advice
If severe, please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre.
If not, please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Further information about burns and scalds from NHS UK

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
Please book your appointment with the surgery.
Further information about cellulitis from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse (female)

Advice
Once you are invited, please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse on a day that you are not bleeding or on your period.
Further information about cervical screening from NHS UK

Who do I see?
GP if persists for more than 1 week, or other chest issues (asthma)

Advice
You can book an appointment with the surgery.
Further information about chest infections from NHS UK

Who do I see?
GP or A&E for severe symptoms

Advice
Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe.
If not severe and has lasted for more than a few days;
You can book an appointment with your the surgery.
Further information about chest pain from NHS UK

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/GP/Sexual Health Clinic

Advice
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Information about contraceptive implants.
Further information about coils.
Find you nearest sexual health clinic.

Who do I see?
GP/Practice Nurse

Advice
Annual clinic appointments will be sent to all CHD patients, please ask for an earlier appointment if worried.
You can book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively, please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information about heart disease from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist. Antibiotics are NOT needed for the common colds, as colds are caused by a virus.
Further information about colds from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information about cold sores from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP/Practice Nurse

Advice
Contraception and family planning appointments are available in any routine GP clinic.
Please ensure your smears are up-to-date.
Please book to see the GP for an initial assessment and the nurse for repeat prescriptions once you are completed your first 3 months of medication.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor/Practice Nurse.
Further information about contraception from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists more than 1 week

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about constipation from NHS UK.
Further information about piles (haemorrhoids) from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse/ Doctor.
Further information about constipation from NHS UK.
Further information about cystitis from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 3 weeks

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information how to treat your cough from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Dentist

Advice
Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services. NHS 111 can advise on an emergency dentist if needed.
Please note: The Doctors do not see dental problems.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about Dementia from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about Depression from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse

Advice
Please book to see the GP for an initial assessment and the nurse for repeat prescriptions once you are completed your first 3 months of medication.
Please ensure your smears are up-to-date.
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Further information about the contraceptive injection from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacist/GP if persists longer than 7 days or in a career dealing with food or caring for others

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about diarrhoea and vomiting from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/Health Care Assistant/GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with the surgery.
Further information about diabetes from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
See the Practice Nurse or Healthcare assistant, immediately before a GP appointment

Advice
You can book an appointment with the Nurse.
Further information about dizziness from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Health Care Assistant or Practice Nurse

Advice
You can either book an appointment with appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively, please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information about diet from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice
You can either book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively, please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.

Who do I see?
Talk to Frank or Alcoholic Anonymous

Advice
Information about drugs please visit: Talk To Frank.
Please phone: 0300 1236600, for self-referral help.
For further information concerning alcohol please visit: Alcoholics Anonymous UK.
Call free: 0800 9177 650 or Email AA

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about earache from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
If you think you may need ear irrigation (‘syringing’ ) please book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information about ear wax build up from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 4 weeks or is infected

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about eczema from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Family Planning Clinic/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist, or for your nearest Family Planning Clinic.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about emergency contraception from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Urgent Care Centre/A&E if severe

Advice
Please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre. If severe, please go to your nearest A&E department.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can either book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information about flatulence from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days or difficulty breathing

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Please book an appointment with your GP.
Further information about flu from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/ HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse.

Advice
You can either book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information about the flu vaccine from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
Self-Care/111/Community Pharmacy

Advice
Please visit the NHS UK information home pages. You can also telephone 111 for any non-urgent medical issues or you can search for your nearest community pharmacist.

Who do I see?
Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic/GP

Advice
Find a GUM clinic near you.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about sexual health from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Hay fever medications are available from the chemist without needing to see your GP.
search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information about hay fever from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP/Urgent Care Centre if severe

Advice
Please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre, or search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about head injury from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/School Nurse/Practice Nurse

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Further information about head lice from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about headaches from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about hyperventilation from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about indigestion from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse

Advice
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if severely infected

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about insect bites and stings from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about insomnia from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP/Mental Health Support Services/Samaritans

Advice
These are helplines with specially trained volunteers who’ll listen to you, understand what you’re going through, and help you through the immediate crisis.

Samaritans operates a free service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who want to talk in confidence. Call them on 116 123 or visit the Samaritans website.

Find out how to deal with a mental health crisis or emergency.

Further information from NHS UK How to access mental health services.

To see your GP
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about moles from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Dentist/GP for Dental abscess if not emergency dentist available

Advice
Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services, or you may Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy or Health Visitor

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information about nappy rash from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about neck pain from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
111/Urgent Care if severe/GP if several episodes

Advice
Pinch nose (do not lean head back) and apply ice pack. Find out more information about nose bleeds. If concerned, you can ring 111, or search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about panic attacks available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about period problems available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information about phobias available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days.

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information – Rashes in babies and children.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days.

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/ HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice
You can either book an appointment with appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/ HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse.

Advice
You can book an appointment with the appropriate Nurse. Further information about the shingles vaccination available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor. Further information about sinusitis available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor. Further information about common skin conditions available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Nurses/GPs/Smokefree

Advice
You can also visit Smokefree, or find out more from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Optician/Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
If severe, please go to your nearest A&E departments. Please search for your nearest opticians or search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.

Who do I see?
Sexual Health Clinics/GP if it persists

Advice
Find your local clinic.
You can book an appointment with the GP.
Further information about penis problems, available from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
If you have a sore throat, there are a number of ways you can help yourself. Paracetamol can help with the pain, andgargling with warm, salty water may help shorten theinfection (but this isn’t recommended for children). In most cases, you only need to see your GP if your sore throat doesn’t improve after a week.
You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information on how to treat a sore throat yourself.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists over 7 days/Urgent Care Centre

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
If it is a suspected serious injury, please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre.
You can book an appointment with the GP.
Further information on sprains and strains from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information on stings from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Optician/GP if it persists

Advice
Please search for your nearest opticians or search for your nearest community pharmacist.
You can book an appointment with the GP.
Further information on styes from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information on sunburn from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Sexual Health Services/Family Planning Clinic

Advice
Termination of Pregnancy service is for women who are pregnant and want to discuss their pregnancy options, which might include having a termination. Your local clinic will offer advice and information, and can help you with a hospital appointment if that is what you decide to do.
Find pregnancy termination services.
Further information on terminating your pregnancy from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/ HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse.

Advice
You can either book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional or, alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information on tetanus from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
Further information on threadworms from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Self-Help Advice/Community Pharmacy/Sexual Health Clinic

Advice
You find information on the NHS help page. You can also search for your nearest community pharmacist. If you are sexually active, you can also visit your local Sexual Health Clinic.

Who do I see?
Self-Help/GP

Advice
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for “tired all the time”.
If you feel that you are still experience symptoms of tiredness, please book an appointment with your GP.
Further information on tiredness from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse

Advice
Please book an appointment, at least 6 weeks or more before travelling.
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Further information on travel vaccinations from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
GP

Advice
Please bring a urine sample into the consultation; sterile pots available at reception.
You can book an appointment with the GP.
Further information on urinary tract infections (UTIs) from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Sexual Health Clinic/Practice Nurse/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist.
If you are sexually active, you can visit your local Sexual Health Clinic.
You can book an appointment with the Practice Nurse/GP.
Further information on vaginal discharge from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist who can advise on over the counter treatments available.
Further information on warts and verrucas from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse

Advice
You can either book an appointment with the appropriate healthcare professional, or alternatively please phone the surgery to arrange your appointment.
Further information on Vitamin B12 or folate deficiency anaemia from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For babies and toddlers, or if it persists longer than 1 week in children and adults, please book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information on diarrhoea and vomiting from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Referral required

Advice
If you are taking warfarin blood thinning tablets, we can refer you for this service. You can book an appointment with your Doctor.
Further information on warfarin from NHS UK.

Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP

Advice
Search for your nearest community pharmacist who can advise on over the counter treatments available.
Further information on warts and verrucas from NHS UK.