Appointments

The GP had historically been the first port of call when a health problem develops.  There are now a wider range of options if the problem is beyond self-management, local pharmacies provide a range of services.  A Community Urgent Eyecare Service (CUES) is provided by most of the local Opticians who are able to provide a free fast and effective diagnostic service for a range of eye problems with specialist equipment we do not have.

Our own services have also expanded to incorporate Advanced Nurse Practitioners (who are able to diagnose and treat many ailments) and MSK Physio Practitioners for joint or muscular issues.

Our doctors have a huge amount of experience between them and also have areas of special interest including Dermatology and ENT.  We are also a training Practice which means that we typically have three fully qualified doctors who are spending time at the practice applying their hospital knowledge in developing a good understanding of how General Practice operates.

Before you see the clinician, it is usually helpful to write down the symptoms you are experiencing which you may find helpful in providing them with information such as when the problem started, whether this changes during the day and what makes them better or worse.

When making the appointment you will be routinely asked what the nature of the problem is and would ask that you provide this information so that you are booked in with the most appropriate clinician and allows them to have an understanding of what you are seeing them about before you see them.  This will also prevent wasting both your and their time if they are not the most appropriate person to see and help identify any acute cases which may need more immediate action.

If our team are unable to deal with a problem, they may refer you to a hospital for tests, treatment, or to see a consultant with specialist knowledge.