Medical Emergencies dial 999
Out of Hours: dial 111
Medical Emergencies dial 999
Out of Hours: dial 111
The following sections provide information on how to chose the best service for your needs. Our patients can access primary care services via virtual, remote or, if appropriate, face-to-face interactions.
Pharmacists are able to offer a breadth of support to patients close to home thanks to a new service that allows them to supply medications for certain conditions.
Pharmacists are now allowed to supply medications for:
If you're away from home and need to see a GP, you can contact any GP surgery nearby.
You can receive emergency treatment from a GP surgery for up to 14 days – for example, if you fall ill while on holiday. If your treatment will last longer than that, you'll have to register as a temporary or permanent resident.
You can register as a temporary resident if you're in the area for longer than 24 hours but less than 3 months. If you'll be in the area for longer than 3 months, you'll have to re-register as a temporary patient or permanently register with that practice.
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Most medical problems can be dealt with at the surgery, and patients are generally encouraged to attend the practice for a consultation with their doctor, if at all possible.
However, we fully understand that some conditions or circumstances make surgery attendance impossible. In such cases we would ask that you phone the surgery before 10am.
With the NHS App, you can check your symptoms and get immediate advice. You can also book appointments at your GP practice, order repeat prescriptions, view your medical record and more. To use the NHS App you must be aged 13 or over and registered with a GP surgery in England.
Tell us about your problem and request medical advice and we'll respond promptly within on-line consultation hours. Simply click the links to register.
Patients can now consult online with a Clinician at our practice as part of a new online service which could save you time and a journey.
Using the online consultation service makes it easier for us to quickly decide how we can best help you with the least amount of disruption to your day. The service is free and confidential and medical consultations are always reviewed by a GP or Nurse Practitioner.
If your matter is urgent and outside working hours (Monday - Friday 8 am - 6:30 pm) please contact 111. If severe, please consider attending A&E or calling 999.
This service is only available to patients registered with Winterton Medical Practice. You do not need any login details. We aim to review all routine queries that are submitted before 3:30 pm on the same working day, however we may not contact you the same day. Clinically urgent queries will be prioritised.
Use our online consultation service by clicking the button below.
If you register to use the system then you won’t have to enter your personal details every time you send us a consultation.
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