A walk in service is now available for patients registered at Gilmore Medical Practice.
Please note: the walk-in clinic is not suitable for pregnant patients, or children under 5. They should continue to consult their usual GP or other health professional.
How the service works
Eligible patients can use the walk-in clinic if they have an urgent health concern and cannot attend their usual GP practice.
It is open every day from 12 noon to 8pm – no appointment needed.
Depending on clinical need, you may see a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
Physiotherapy services will also be available in the future.
You can use this service for things like:
- New pain, rashes or fever
- New coughs, throat, ear or chest infections
- Urgent bladder or urine problems
- Urgent women’s health issues (e.g. period problems, vaginal infections)
- Urgent skin conditions (e.g. infections, eczema)
- New stomach problems
- New muscle, joint or back pain
This service is not for:
- Medical emergencies (e.g. chest pain, severe bleeding or severe breathing difficulties – call 999)
- Minor injuries (e.g. sprains, minor burns – call 111)
- Long-term or pre-diagnosed conditions
- Repeat prescriptions or medicines reviews
- Routine sexual health checks
- Sick notes (fit notes)
- Travel vaccinations
If you attend with a condition that is not urgent or is better treated elsewhere, staff will redirect you to the most appropriate service.
For more information please click on the following link Walk in Service
