Appointments

Routine appointments

When you contact our GP practice in need of an appointment, there are a number of ways in which we can help. The receptionist will look at the services below and find the best service to help you get the quickest and most appropriate care.

Self care

Before you contact us , have you tried using NHS 111 Online? This can help you see what care you need. You can also also visit Health A-Z for information on conditions https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/

The HANDi app offers simple and straightforward advice, for the following conditions in children:

• diarrhoea and vomiting
• high temperature
• ‘chesty baby’ illnesses, such as bronchiolitis, asthma and croup
• ‘chesty child’ illnesses such as wheezing and asthma
• abdominal pain
• common newborn problems.

HANDi app – NHS BNSSG ICB

Pharmacy referrals

The NHS are advising patients with certain symptoms to seek help at a Pharmacy first. You can refer yourself to a local pharmacy by using this link:

https://www.patienttriage.co.uk/cadbury-heath-healthcare

For more information visit this page: Pharmacy First

Physiotherapist

We have a physiotherapist in the surgery who can deal with many ailments, including arthritis, possible problems with muscles ligaments and tendons and mobility changes.

Clinical Pharmacists and Minor illness team

We have Clinical Pharmacists who can review long term conditions such as blood pressure, asthma and COPD. They can conduct medication reviews and give advice about medication. Our minor illness team can deal with minor ailments such as chest infections, rashes and urinary tract infections.

Routine Appointments

Depending on what you need to see a GP about, we may offer a routine appointment. These are non-urgent appointments for discussing long-term conditions, new referrals, a new (non-urgent) diagnosis, test results, or private administration requests. These will be offered as telephone calls or face to face.