You do not always need to see a GP. There are several ways to get health advice, check symptoms, or access routine support:

• Visit a local pharmacy: Pharmacists give clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for common minor illnesses without an appointment.
  • Find out what a pharmacist can help with

• Check the NHS Health A–Z: Look up conditions, symptoms, and treatments to find out what to do and when to seek medical help.
  • Search the Health A to Z on the NHS website

• Get urgent medical advice via NHS 111: If you have an urgent medical problem and are unsure what to do, use NHS 111 online (for people aged 5 and over) or call 111 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
  • Get urgent advice at 111.nhs.uk

Free NHS Health Check (Ages 40 to 74)
If you are aged 40 to 74 and do not have an existing long-term condition (such as diabetes, heart disease, or a history of stroke), you are eligible for a free NHS Health Check every 5 years.

• Learn more about NHS Health Checks

Annual Learning Disability Health Check (Ages 14 and over)
Patients aged 14 and over who are on our learning disability register are offered a free health check once a year.

We contact patients to invite them each year, but you or your carer can also contact the surgery directly to book an appointment.

• Learn more about annual health checks for people with learning disabilities

There are many tools, local community services, and activities available to support your physical and mental health.

Find out more about self-care and wellbeing support