There are a lot of situations where a face to face appointment with the doctor is not required as your problem can be dealt with more appropriately in another way:
- For common ailments your community pharmacy can give you advice, and provide treatment, please visit our Pharmacy First scheme page to see which ailments they can help you with.
- NHS 24 (111) offer telephone health advice and an information service where you can talk confidentially to nurses or health information advisers. NHS24 also offer an online Symptom Checker.
- If you suffer from an exacerbation of a chronic disease such as asthma, COPD or diabetes, the practice nurses can help you manage your symptoms.
- Emergency contraception is available at most community pharmacies in Dumfries
- If you find yourself pregnant and have bleeding in pregnancy or wish to discuss an abortion, you can speak to the midwives directly on 01387 241200.
- The practice nurses can offer advice on stopping smoking or you can refer yourself directly to "Quit your way"
- The health visiting team can offer support and advice for new mothers and problems with babies and small children
- For dental problems, you should see a dentist. If you are not registered with a dentist, contact the Dental helpline on 0845 602 6417 for advice. We are not trained in managing dental problems.
- If you are travelling abroad please contact Greyfriars or Lochthorn practice who are providers for the area
- For Alcohol and Drug problems, a free confidential service is offered by With You who provide a self referral service. This is the route for all alcohol and drug problems into the NHS specialist services. Tel: 0800 035 0793
- You can self refer to physiotherapy and podiatry using our Self referral page.