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Emergencies outside normal hours
The doctor is part of the primary care centre which provides emergency cover between 6:30pm and 8:00am on weekdays and 24 hours at weekends and bank holidays. 

To contact the emergency doctor please contact 01282 502770 and an answerphone will give you details of the telephone number to ring.  Alternatively ring direct on: 111

Appointments
All surgeries are run by appointment.  To make an appointment telephone 01282 502770 or call at reception.  If you need to see the doctor urgently please tell the receptionist

Cancelling your Appointment
If you are unable to attend an appointment with one of the doctors or nurses, please telephone or use the link at the bottom of this page to cancel your appointment.

Minor Ailment Scheme

PHARMACY FIRST:  MINOR AILMENT SCHEME

DID YOU KNOW?

You can get medication from the pharmacy using your "Pharmacy First" Minor Ailment Scheme Pass Book.  You can be treated at the pharmacy for the following conditions rather than seeing the GP:

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  • Athletes Foot
  • Colds & Flu
  • Cold Sores (oral)
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhoea
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  • Productive Cough
  • Eczema & Dry Skin
  • Fever
  • Head Lice
  • Indigestion/Heartburn/Tummy Upset
  • Nappy Rash
  • Nasal Congestion
  • Pain Relief
  • Sore Throat
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  • Threadworms
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  • Warts & Verrucae

CONDITIONS OF USE

WHAT IS THE SCHEME?

This pass book allows you to access certain medicines through any participating Community Pharmacy (Chemist) for the Minor Ailments listed.  You are encouraged to use this service through your usual Pharmacy wherever possible.  If you do not pay for prescriptions you will not have to pay for any medicines supplied through the scheme.

You must present this pass book to obtain any supply.

WHO CAN USE THE SCHEME?

Anybody registered with a participating GP practice may take part in the scheme.  Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by their parent/guardian.

CAN I DEMAND THE MEDICINES I WANT?

No.  The pharmacist will make a decision whether there is a need for any medication.  The pharmacist may decide that you should see your doctor or give advice without supplying medicines.

IMPORTANT

  • If your symptoms persist you should seek further advice from your GP practice.  Please remember to take your passbook with you.
  • If you lose your passbook please inform your GP practice.
  • Misuse of this scheme will ressult in you no longer being able to use this scheme.

When your passbook is full, take it to your GP Practice and it will be replaced with a new one.



 
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