Do you need to see a GP?
Sometimes the GP is not the most appropriate Healthcare Professional to deal with your ailment. Please see the information on Who should I see? which might help you decide whether a GP appointment is truly necessary or whether it might be better for you to see a Pharmacist, Optician, Dentist or other Healthcare Professional. You […]
Giving Consent for Treatment
You have the right to accept or refuse treatment that is offered to you, and not to be given any physical examination or treatment unless you have given valid consent. If you do not have the capacity to do so, consent must be obtained from a person legally able to act on your behalf, or […]
Consultations for 16 to 75 year olds
If a patient aged between 16 and 75 years has not had a practice consultation within a period of three years, we are happy, on request, to provide a consultation.
Life Threatening Emergencies
For real life-threatening emergences such as those below: RING 999 Chest pain (suspected heart attack) Suspected stroke Suspected meningitis Anaphylactic shock (severe allergy) Heavy bleeding or deep lacerations Fluctuating levels of consciousness or completely unconscious Difficulty breathing or stopped breathing with a change in colour New seizure, fit or uncontrollable shaking For immediately serious conditions […]
