Who do I see?
Abdominal Pain
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Acute Asthma
Who do I see?
Attend walk in centre or A&E
Advice
For routine asthma care, please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Alcohol Advice
Who do I see?
Alcoholic’s Anonymous
Advice
Please visit Alcoholics Anonymous.
Anxiety
Who do I see?
Talking Therapies
Advice
Please visit Talking Therapies
Athletes Foot
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Back Pain
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/ Physiotherapist / GP after 7 days
Advice
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Blocked ears (wax)
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
A pharmacist can advise on a build up of wax. To search for your nearest Community Pharmacy.
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Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Practice Nurse
Advice
These can also be performed at most local pharmacies.To search for your nearest Community Pharmacy.
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If the results are high, a GP appointment would be needed for further evaluation.
Blood Tests
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse
Advice
Appointments for blood tests MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional. If requested, please book an appointment with the practice.
Boils
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP
Advice
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Breathlessness
Who do I see?
GP/A&E for severe symptoms
Advice
Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe.
For less serious breathing issues such as COPD or chest infections please complete a triage request.
Bruised Ribs
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacist/GP/Urgent Care Centre
Advice
For pain relief, please search for your nearest Community Pharmacy.
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For difficulty breathing, please book an appointment with the practice.
Burns
Who do I see?
Bognor Minor Injuries Unit/Urgent Care Centre if severe
Advice
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If severe, to search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre
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Cellulitis
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Cervical Smear
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse (female)
Advice
Once you are invited, please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse on a day that you are not bleeding or on your period.
Chest Infections
Who do I see?
GP if persists for more than 1 week, or other chest issues (asthma)
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Chest Pain
Who do I see?
GP or A&E for severe symptoms
Advice
Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe.
If not severe and has lasted for more than a few days, please complete a triage request
Coils or Implants
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/GP/Sexual Health Clinic
Advice
Please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Coronary Heart Disease
Who do I see?
GP/Practice Nurse
Advice
Annual clinic appointments will be sent to all CHD patients, please ask for an earlier appointment if worried.
Colds
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
Antibiotics are NOT needed for the common colds, as colds are caused by a virus.
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Cold Sores
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Contraception and Family Planning
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP/Practice Nurse
Advice
Contraception and family planning appointments are available in any routine GP clinic.
Please ensure your smears are up-to-date.
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Constipation
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists more than 1 week
Advice
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Cystitis
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Practice Nurse/GP
Advice
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Cough
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 3 weeks
Advice
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Dental Problems
Who do I see?
Dentist
Advice
Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you. NHS 111 can advise on an emergency dentist if needed.
Dementia Screening
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Depression
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Depot Injection (Contraception)
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse
Advice
Please book an appointment with the Practice Nurse.
Diarrhoea
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacist/GP if persists longer than 7 days or in a career dealing with food or caring for others
Advice
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Diabetes Monitoring
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/Health Care Assistant
Advice
Please book an appointment with the practice.
Dizziness
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Dressings
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse
Advice
Please book an appointment with the practice.
Drug Addiction
Who do I see?
Talk to Frank or Alcoholic Anonymous
Advice
Please phone: 0300 1236600, for self-referral help.
For further information concerning alcohol please visit: Alcoholics Anonymous UK.
Call free: 0800 9177 650 or Email AA at help@aamail.org
Earache
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Ear Care/Ear Wax
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse or HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse
Advice
If you think you may need ear irrigation (‘syringing’ ) please phone the practice to arrange your appointment.
Eczema
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 4 weeks or is infected
Advice
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Emergency Contraception
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Family Planning Clinic
Advice
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Alternatively, find your nearest Family Planning clinic.
Eye Injuries
Who do I see?
Urgent Care Centre/A&E if severe
Advice
If severe, please go to your nearest A&E department.
Flatulence
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP
Advice
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Flu
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days or difficulty breathing
Advice
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Fungal Infections
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
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General Advice
Who do I see?
Self-Care/111/Community Pharmacy
Advice
You can telephone 111 for any non-urgent medical issues or to search for your nearest Community Pharmacy.
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Genital Infections including Herpes
Who do I see?
Genitourinary (GUM) Clinic
Hayfever
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
Hay fever medications are available from the chemist without needing to see your GP.
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Head Injuries
Who do I see?
Urgent Care Centre/A&E if severe
Head Lice
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/School Nurse/Practice Nurse
Advice
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Headaches
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Indigestion
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
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Infected Wounds
Who do I see?
Bognor minor injuries/Practice Nurse
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Insect Bites
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Insomnia
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP
Advice
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Mental Health
Who do I see?
Mental Health Support Services/Samaritans
Advice
These are helplines with specially trained volunteers who’ll listen to you, understand what you’re going through, and help you through the immediate crisis.
Samaritans operates a free service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for people who want to talk in confidence. Call them on 116 123.
Moles
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request (please include a photo if it is not in an intimate area)
Mouth Problems
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Dentist
Advice
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Alternatively, please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you.
Nappy Rash
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy or Health Visitor
Advice
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Neck Pain
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
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Nosebleeds
Who do I see?
111/Urgent Care if severe/GP if several episodes
Advice
Pinch nose (do not lean head back) and apply ice pack.
If concerned, you can ring 111.
Panic Attacks
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Period Problems
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Rashes
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days.
Advice
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Rectal Problems
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if persists for more than 7 days.
Advice
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Removal of Stitches
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse/HCA (Health Care Assistant)/Treatment Room Nurse
Advice
Please book an appointment with the practice.
Sinusitis
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
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Skin Conditions
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
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Sore Eyes
Who do I see?
Optician/Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
If severe, please go to your nearest A&E departments.
Sore Penis
Who do I see?
Sexual Health Clinics/GP if it persists
Sore Throat
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP if it persists
Advice
If you have a sore throat, there are a number of ways you can help yourself. Paracetamol can help with the pain, and gargling with warm, salty water may help shorten theinfection (but this isn’t recommended for children). In most cases, you only need to see your GP if your sore throat doesn’t improve after a week.
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Sprains
Who do I see?
Bognor minor injuries/Urgent Care Centre
Advice
If it is a suspected serious injury, please search for your nearest Urgent Care Centre.
Stings
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Styes
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/Optician/GP if it persists
Advice
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Sunburn
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Termination of Pregnancy
Who do I see?
Sexual Health Services/Family Planning Clinic
Advice
Termination of Pregnancy service is for women who are pregnant and want to discuss their pregnancy options, which might include having a termination. Your local clinic will offer advice and information, and can help you with a hospital appointment if that is what you decide to do.
Thrush (vaginal)
Who do I see?
Self-Help Advice/Community Pharmacy/Sexual Health Clinic
Advice
If you are sexually active, you can visit your local Sexual Health Clinic.
Tiredness and Fatigue
Who do I see?
Self-Help/GP
Advice
Feeling exhausted is so common that it has its own acronym, TATT, which stands for “tired all the time”.
If you feel that you are still experience symptoms of tiredness, Complete a triage request
Travel Vaccinations
Who do I see?
Practice Nurse
Advice
Please book an appointment with the practice nurse, at least 6 weeks or more before travelling.
Urine Infections
Who do I see?
GP
Advice
Please complete a triage request
Vaginal Discharge
Who do I see?
Sexual Health Clinic/Practice Nurse/GP
Advice
If you are sexually active, you can visit your local Sexual Health Clinic.
Verrucae
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy
Advice
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Vomiting
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP
Advice
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For babies and toddlers, or if it persists longer than 1 week in children and adults, please complete a triage request
Warts
Who do I see?
Community Pharmacy/GP
Advice
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