Getting a doctor


Doctor Man Talking To

Doctors are also called GPs
 

Here are some reasons you may need to see a doctor

  • You are ill
      
  • You need a vaccination
      
  • You want a check up.
      
Doctor Surgery Mother Child

This is what you need to do if you need a new doctor

  • Visit a doctor and ask for your name to be put on the list of patients.
      
  • This is called ‘registering’ with a doctor.

   

Nurse (Close)

  

Some areas have ‘walk in’ centres.
    

These are places where you can see a nurse or a doctor without needing an appointment.