Appointments & Services
Immediate action required: Call 999 now for any of these
Signs of a heart attack - chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest
Signs of a stroke - face dropping on one side, can’t hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
Sudden confusion (delirium) - cannot be sure of own name or age
Suicide attempt - by taking something or self-harming
Severe difficulty breathing - not being able to get words out, choking or gasping
Heavy bleeding - spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
Severe injuries - after a serious accident
Seizure (fit) - shaking or jerking because of a fit, or unconscious (can’t be woken up)
Sudden, rapid swelling - of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue
Labour or childbirth - waters breaking, more frequent intense cramps (contractions), baby coming, or just born
British Sign Language (BSL) speakers can make a video call to 999.
Deaf people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay.
Urgent advice: NHS 111
If you think you need medical help right now, NHS 111 can tell you what to do next.
Contact Us Online
Got a medical or admin query? No need to call. Contact us online. It’s simple, fast, and reaches the right team directly.
Availability
Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), 8:00 am – 6:30 pm.
Next Steps
• Messages are reviewed the same day
• Urgent needs are prioritised
• Non‑urgent matters answered within 7 working days
Our Reply
We’ll respond by phone, text, NHS App message, or send a self‑booking link for a telephone or face‑to‑face appointment.
Total Triage System
We operate a Total Triage System to ensure every patient receives timely and appropriate care based on their needs. All request whether medical or administrative are reviewed by a trained member of our team on the day they're received. You can contact us online, by telephone or via the reception desk. This allows us to:
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Assess urgency and priority so patients are directed to the most suitable healthcare professional
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Utilise GP expertise where it's needed, while making full use of our wider multidisciplinary team
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Offer flexibility with phone, online or in-person consultations depending on clinical need
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Improve appointment availability by managing demand safely and efficiently
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Support continuity of care whenever clinically appropriate
Our team will then contact back by calling, text messaging or sending a text with a self-booking link for a telephone or face-to-face appointment.
Number of medical and admin requests received between June 2024 - June 2025:
- Online submissions: 31,422
- Via telephone or reception desk: 33,590
- Adult Autism & ADHD Assessment
- Blood Test Services
- Community / Social / Dementia / Carer Support
- Hearing & Ear Wax
- Long Term Conditions: Asthma / COPD / Blood Pressure / Cancer / Diabetes / Learning Disability
- Medication Review
- Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Minor Injuries
- Muscle, Joint & Back Problems
- Sexual Health
- Smoking, Drug & Alcohol Support
- Transport Services
- Travel Clinic
- Weight Loss & Exericse
- Women's Health
Page created: 10 December 2019