We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems.
Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a practice nurse might be appropriate. They can help you with a wide range of medical problems.
Our receptionists can help you decide which is the right person for you to see.
Self care
If you have a cough, cold, headache or other minor ailment try treating yourself at home first. Find out more about treatments for common minor ailments.
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.
Your pharmacist can help too
Pharmacists are highly trained health professionals and can give you confidential health advice for a range of common illnesses and complaints.
Don’t wait for a GP appointment for coughs, colds, aches and pains. Just call your local pharmacy a call or drop in – there’s no need to make an appointment.
Your pharmacists can also help you decide if you need to see a doctor or nurse.
Click here for more information about how pharmacies can help you.
Walk in centres
Alternatively you can visit your nearest Walk-In Centre:
If you would like to attend the City Health Centre, due to Covid-19, please telephone before your attendance:
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Urgent Treatment Centre
Oxford Road
M13 9WL
Tel: 0161 276 1234
Hawthorn Medical Centre
Fallowfield Retail Park
Birchfields Rd
M14 6FS
Tel: 0161 220 6080
City Health Centre
Second Floor (Boots)
32 Market Street
City Centre
M1 1PL
Tel: 0161 839 6227
Trafford General Hospital
Urgent Care Centre
Moorside Road
Davyhulme
M41 5SL
Tel: 0161 748 4022
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
Click here for more information about how NHS 111 can help you.
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.