Conditions Symptoms Unsuitable for This Service
If you have any of, or are concerned you may have any of the following conditions, please do not book an appointment and instead seek urgent medical advice either from your NHS GP, Urgent Care Centre, A&E, or by calling 999 or 111:
Cauda Equina Syndrome – Severe lower back pain, saddle anesthesia, bladder and bowel dysfunction, severe or progressive neurological deficit in the lower limbs.
Chest Pain Suggestive of Cardiac Problems – Chest pain or discomfort, particularly in the center or left side, pain or discomfort in arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach, shortness of breath, nausea or lightheadedness.
Symptoms Suggestive of Sepsis – Fever, shivering, or feeling very cold, extreme pain or discomfort, pale or discolored skin, sleepiness or confusion, shortness of breath.
Meningitis – Severe headache, high fever, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light (photophobia), nausea or vomiting, confusion or altered mental status, leg and back pain.
Acute Asthma Attack – Severe shortness of breath, chest tightness or pain, and wheezing, difficulty speaking or walking due to shortness of breath, blue lips or fingernails.
Stroke – Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech, sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes, sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance, or lack of coordination, sudden severe headache with no known cause.
Acute Abdominal Conditions (e.g., Appendicitis, Ectopic Pregnancy) – Severe abdominal pain, vomiting or nausea, fever, and possibly signs of shock in severe cases, for ectopic pregnancy: sharp, stabbing pain in the pelvis, abdomen, or even the shoulder and neck.
Concerning Pregnancy Related conditions – Heavy bleeding or significant pain at any stage of pregnancy, not feeling baby moving, vomiting and being unable to keep fluids down, any concern about the wellbeing of your baby.
Severe Mental Health Concerns – If you are feeling suicidal, want to harm your self or are concerned about someone elses mental health, please contact your local crisis service by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/mental-health-services/where-to-get-urgent-help-for-mental-health/
These services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult:
- Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: [email protected] for a reply within 24 hours
- Text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line
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