Who Is the Best Person To See ?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.   Before you book an appointment to see the doctor, please consider whether an appointment with an ANP or practice nurse might be appropriate, they can help you with a wide range of medical problems.

Using care navigation our care coordinators will help you decide which is the right person for you.

Self care

If you have a cough, cold, headache or other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first.

Please remember that self-care for common conditions can help free up our GPs’ time, making it easier to get an appointment when you have a more serious condition.

What is Pharmacy First?

Pharmacy First will enable community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP.

What are the seven common conditions?

• Sinusitis ( Adults and children aged 12 years and over )
• Sore throat ( Adults and children over 5 years )
• Earache ( Children and young adults aged 1 – 17 years )
• Infected insect bite ( Adults and children over 1 year)
• Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection) (  Adults and children over 1 year )
• Shingles ( Adults age 18 years and over )
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women. ( ages 16 – 64 Years )

Please see our Pharmacy First button for direct access to the web site and more information.

NHS 111

111 is the free NHS non-emergency number.

You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.

Call 111 if:

• you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency
• you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
• you don’t know who to call or you don’t have a GP to call
• you need health information or reassurance about what to do next

Doncaster Same Day Health Centre

The Doncaster Same Day Health Centre provides assessment, advice and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries. The service operates 08:00 – 20:00 and is open all year round, including public holidays.

The service is staffed by local doctors, NPS, ECP’s and healthcare professionals and offer treatment of: minor injuries, minor and moderate illnesses, diagnosis of acute medical conditions and presentations, including first line diagnostics, sexual health issues and onward referral to secondary or specialist NHS health care.

Patients can make appointments at the centre by calling NHS 111 or 0300 123 3103 (local charges apply) but should always try their GP first.

Located at Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DJ.

A&E

A&E is for life-threatening accidents and emergencies only. Before you go there, ask yourself, “Is it a real emergency?”

If not, please consider using other local health services before you visit A&E.