You will be asked if you need to see a doctor face to face or whether a telephone consultation would be appropriate. If it would be appropriate, the receptionist will confirm your contact details and advise you of an approximate time when the GP will call you back.
The receptionist may offer you an appointment at the local pharmacy. The pharmacy is able treat the following :
Uncomplicated UTI (women aged 16-64)
Shingles 18 years and over
Impetigo 1 year and over
Infected insect bites 1 year and over
Sinusitis 12years and over
Sore throat 5 years and over
Acute Otitis media ( ear infections) 1 to 17 years
They can also treat Colds, Thrush, Pain, Swelling to lower limbs, swelling to hands and fingers hay fever, constipation, diarrhoea, infant colin, Athletes foot, blisters on foot, scabies, warts, verruca, teething, Please ask the receptionist for more information.