Your Local Pharmacy Your local Pharmacy is the place to go to get any prescription medicines and clinical advice for minor health concerns. Pharmacy Teams play a key role in providing quality healthcare. Pharmacists can also help you decide whether you need to see a medical health professional. What to expect from your Pharmacy Team Pharmacists are […]

Your Local Optician If you have an eye problem, you can make an emergency appointment with an Optician (also known as an Optometrist). These appointments are provided free by the NHS and will ensure you receive the correct specialist care as soon as possible. How can an Optician help? Opticians (Optometrists) have the same specialist

The NHS pledges to provide services at a time that’s convenient for you. Outside normal Surgery Hours you can still phone your GP Practice, but you’ll usually be directed to an Out-of-Hours Service. The out-of-hours period is from 6.30pm to 8am on weekdays and all day at weekends and on Bank Holidays. You can also

Your Local Hospital If your GP is closed you can go to 111.nhs.uk or call 111, which will direct you to the best local service. Alternatively, you can visit an NHS Urgent Treatment or Walk-in Centre, which will also treat minor illnesses without an appointment. Urgent Treatment Centres are GP led and open for at least

Your Local Dentist Severe toothache, infection or injury within your mouth or to your teeth that needs urgent attention? You should contact your Dental Practice for an appointment. Even if your Practice is closed, you will hear a message which provides details of their out of hours arrangements for providing advice and treatment. Not registered

Find your nearest A&E Not all Hospitals have an A&E Department.  Your nearest A&E If you dial 999 for an Ambulance and you have to be taken to Hospital, then the Ambulance Crew will take you to the most appropriate A&E – this may not be the closest.  Find Services When to go to A&E