Many people use their GP as their first port of call whenever they have any health problems. But often they could have received the necessary care somewhere else, freeing up valuable GP appointments for those who really need to see a GP. Worse still, some patients try to make an appointment with a GP when they should really be seeking urgent emergency care, via A&E or calling 999.
Below is some helpful information on services you can access to help with lots of different medical problems, without having to see a GP first.
Is your life potentially in danger?
Ring 999 if you have any of these conditions:
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Have you got a medical emergency?
Go straight to A+E if you have:
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Do you need to see a nurse?
Our nurses deal with a range of conditions:
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Do you need a telephone appointment?
These can be dealt with by telephone:
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Do you need the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)?
These conditions are dealt with by MIU:
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Click here to find your nearest Minor Injuries Unit.
Do you need to see a dentist?
You must see a dentist if you have:
- Dental abscess
- Toothache
- Gum problems
Find an NHS Dentist in your area
Do you need to see a pharmacist?
Your pharmacist can give you advice on:
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Click here to find pharmacies in or near Wetherby.
Can you look after yourself?
These conditions respond to self-care:
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How to treat everyday ailments at home
Did you know you can refer yourself?
Refer yourself without seeing doctor first:
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Click here to find services where you can self-refer.
Where to Access the Above Services
Minor Injuries Unit (MIU)
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Wharfedale MIU (Otley)
Telephone: 0113 392 1647
Opening Times: 8am – 11pm every day except Friday 8am – 9.30pm (including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day).
Newall Carr Road, Otley, LS21 2LY
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St Georges Centre, MIU Middleton
Telephone: 0330 311 5106
Opening Times: 8am – 11pm everyday (including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day)
2 St Georges Centre, St Georges Road, Middleton, LS10 4UZ
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Walk in Centre
The Shakespeare Walk-In Centre can provide health advice and treatments for a range of conditions
Telephone: 0113 295 1132
Opening Times: 8am – 8pm every day (including all bank holidays).
Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, LS9 7ST
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Crossley Street Surgery |
5 Hastings Court |
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Boots (was Selles)
59 St. James St |
Boots (Horsefair)
1 The Horsefair Centre |
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190 High Street |
Lloyds Pharmacy (Inside Sainsbury's)
Wetherby Road
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Forward Leeds Alcohol & Drug Service
Call us for support today: 0113 887 2477
(open 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, late appointments are available, please contact us for more details).
Community detox is offered for opiate, alcohol and benzodiazepines, harm reduction and needle exchange www.forwardleeds.co.uk/contact
Social prescribing - Linking Leeds
Linking Leeds Hub: 0113 336 7612
This service aims to connect people to services and activities in their community in order to benefit overall health and wellbeing.
https://www.commlinks.co.uk/?service=linking-leeds
CASH Clinics/Services
- Contraception/ Family Planning
- Emergency contraception
- Coils, implants, Pill
- STI screening & treatment
- Pregnancy Testing & advice
Mindwell
Mental Health Information for everyone in Leeds:
MindMate
If you're a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you're feeling and find the right advice and support. Their website also has resources for parents or carers of young people. www.mindmate.org.uk
IaPT: Our self-referral telephone number is: 0113 843 4388
(for those aged 17 or older and registered with a Leeds GP)
We can offer you help with the following conditions:
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www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/iapt/is-this-for-me
Cruse Bereavement Support Tel: 0113 234 4150
Promote the well-being of bereaved people to enable them to understand their grief and cope with their loss. They provide support, and offers information, advice, education and training services.
(National phone line: 0808 808 1677) www.cruse.org.uk/Leeds-area
Leeds Bereavement forum: Can signpost people to appropriate services:
One You (Lifestyle) Call 0800 169 4219
Smoking cessation, weight management, exercise advice, healthy eating
