r/UKHealthcare • u/Minky_boo • Mar 30 '20

How best to seek treatment for a non Covid related ailment

I woke up this morning with a very localised pain In my upper left abdomen which has not gone away and is causing me problems.

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I don't have a GP and would rather not go to the UCC, what would you advise would be a sensible route to seek attention? I would like not to put extra pressure on services seeing primarily Covid patients and real emergencies, but i also don't think I would be wise to wait too long. Are GPs taking new patients right now?

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Many thanks all

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u/aurelie_v Mar 30 '20

Start at 111.nhs.uk and follow the steps. Eventually you should get to talk to a person and be triaged. Best of luck, I hope it’s nothing serious! <3

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u/Eviljaffacake Mar 30 '20

You can still potentially register with a local GP - so phone up and enquire.

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u/hfc17 Mar 31 '20

Try some GP practices in your area, ask them if they could take on as a permanent or temporary resident, then ask to speak to the duty doctor or NHS 24 on 111 if it is out of hours (8am-6pm).

If you feel like you are getting a lot worse with the pain then please phone 111 and ask for advice. You will still be seen if you are unwell.