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CRICKLEWOOD GENERAL PRACTICE
WHO SHOULD I SEE?
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We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.
Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with our Advanced Nurse Practioner might be appropriate. They can help you with a wide range of medical problems.
Receptionists can help you decide which is the right person for you to see.
Self care
If you have a cough, cold, headache or other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first.
Find out more about treatments for common minor ailments by clicking here.
Please remember that self-care for common conditions can help free up our GPs’ time, making it easier to get an appointment when you have a more serious condition.
Your pharmacist can help too
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and can give you confidential health advice for a range of common illnesses and complaints.
Don’t wait for a GP appointment for coughs, colds, aches and pains. Just give your local pharmacy a call or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment.
Your pharmacists can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor or nurse.
Click here for more information about how pharmacies can help you.
NHS 111
111 is the free NHS non-emergency number.
You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
Call 111 if:
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you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
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you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
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you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
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you need health information or reassurance about what to do next
Click here for more information about how NHS 111 can help you.
A&E
A&E is for accidents and emergencies only. Before you go there, ask yourself, “Is it a real emergency?”
If you need wound care and it is an emergency, you should go to A&E. If your need is routine wound care, you should book yourself in with our practice nurse.
If not, please consider using other local health services before you visit A&E.
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