- Find out more about a particular
practice
- Compare what different practices have to
offer
- Find out how well the practices are
performing
The local Primary Care Trust (PCT),
responsible for delivering primary health care services,
will also supply a list of local GP surgeries,
and can send a copy of Your Guide to Local Health - a
booklet containing information about the range of local NHS
services. Further information on local primary care
services may also be obtained from the 24-hour NHS
Direct helpline (Tel: 0845 46
47).
Patients in England can also
visit an NHS Walk-in Centre for a range of NHS services, including:
health information, advice and treatment on minor illnesses
(colds, infections etc), and minor injuries (sprains, cuts
etc).
Local Health Boards (LHBs)
coordinate primary care services, and can provide lists of local
GPs. Further information on NHS services can also be obtained
from the 24-hour
NHS Direct
Wales helpline (
Tel: 0845 46
47).
Find Your
Nearest GPs by postcode (right of
page)
Primary Care Operating Divisions
within NHS Health Boards oversee local GP practices, and can
provide details of the surgeries in their area. Further information
on local NHS services can also be obtained from the
24-hour
NHS 24
helpline (
Tel: 08454 242424).
Health and Social Services (HSS)
Boards oversee Local Health and Social Care Groups, which plan
and develop primary care services. HSS Boards can provide lists of
local GP practices, and further information on local
services.