The Ask My GP service is designed for assessing acute but non-emergency conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please visit the hospital or call 999.
Urgent on-the-day appointments are available online Monday – Thursday between 08:00 am and 09:00 am, or until capacity has been reached.
Purpose: The Ask My GP service is designed for assessing acute but non-emergency conditions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please visit the hospital or call 999.
- Acute Conditions Suitable for Ask My GP:
- Mild breathing discomfort, such as a new or persistent cough
- Worsening of mild symptoms in pre-existing conditions (e.g. asthma flare-ups)
- Any chest symptoms (not including chest pain please go straight to A&E if experiencing this)
- Any ear symptoms (please note the pharmacy treats ear infections for ages 1 -7)
- Constipation
- Muscle/Joint pain (we do have an in-practice first-contact physiotherapist who offers face-to-face appointments)
- Headaches
- UTI’s (please note the pharmacy treats simple Female UTI’s)
Sicknote extension requests can be requested at any point throughout the day.
Medication requests can be requested at any point throughout the day.
Please be aware that there are alternative care options you can use before contacting your GP Practice, including:
Pharmacy First Scheme:
https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/
Minor Eye Conditions Service
https://healthwatchbury.co.uk/advice-and-information/2021-09-21/minor-eye-conditions-service-mecs
Self-Care with Over-the-Counter Medication
https://111.nhs.uk/
If you have any questions, please call 0161 764 1217
