Who is the Right Person for my Appointment?
GP
If a patient’s condition cannot be cared for by the various members of the nursing team this will be handled by one of our GP’s.
Registrar/FY2
These doctors are fully qualified and completing their training, they care for the same conditions as our GP’s.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Associate
In addition to the nursing team/nurse practitioner, our advanced nurse practitioner can triage, diagnose and treat patients presenting with minor illness and also prescribe medications.
Nurse Practitioners
Can be seen for many conditions including:
- Acute back pain/joint sprains
- Acute chest infections
- Sticky eyes
- Cystitis
- Diarrhoea/constipation/piles
- Dizziness/headache
- Earache/swollen glands
- Wounds
- Scalds/burns
- Rashes
- Tonsillitis/sinusitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Menstrual disorders
- Breast lumps
- Depression
- Contraception
Nurses
They can help with health issues such as
- Family planning
- Ear syringing
- Travel vaccinations
- Dressings
- Removal of stitches
- Blood pressure checks
- Health checks
- Cervical smears
They also perform routine contraception and HRT reviews.
Assistant Practitioner
Can be seen for thing such as:
- Long term condition reviews
- BP checks
- ECG
- Injections
Physiotherapist
Can help with rehabilitating physical problems caused by illness, injury, disability or ageing, through treatment.
Appointments can be booked directly by reception without seeing a GP.