Emergency appointments

These appointments are released to patients who have developed new symptoms within the last 24-48 hours. These should be conditions that are likely to deteriorate if the Doctor does not take action. This may be that these patients need referral to hospital or an acute prescription.

Children under 5 will normally be seen with any new symptoms if a parent is concerned about their health.

These are not for ongoing conditions or problems that have already been assessed by the Doctor and need modifications to prescription. Issues such as stronger painkillers can be dealt with in a telephone consultation.

The Receptionist will ask you for an idea of your symptoms, she is not being nosey, this allows the GP to prioritise appointments as some patients may need to be called in earlier than their given time.