Important information for patients – routine appointment availability

Due to high demand, we have no new routine appointments available on Tuesday 11 February and for the rest of the week.

All existing pre-booked routine appointments will still go ahead as planned, unless we have individually contacted you to reschedule. Further updates will follow.

Urgent Care

If you are not sure if your medical problem is urgent, to get advice about what to do next, please visit:

• NHS 111 online: www.111.nhs.uk

• For children: www.what0-18.nhs.uk

Other healthcare options are also available if you need medical advice as follows:

• NHS Urgent Treatment Centres and Community Pharmacies are equipped to deal with minor injuries and illnesses: www.nhs.uk/service-search/pharmacy

• The Pharmacy First service can help offer a clinical consultation and prescribe treatment for a range of illnesses: www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

Please go to a hospital’s Emergency Department for life-threatening accidents and emergencies or call 999

We thank you for your patience and understanding, and please be reassured that we are working hard to address these challenges and really appreciate your patience.