The Wilson Practice
Alton Health Centre
Anstey Road
ALTON
Hampshire
GU34 2QX
Telephone: 01420 84676
Medical Emergencies dial 999
Out of Hours: dial 111
Minor Ailments
Self Care
Minor Ailment Service
Pharmacy Services
Minor Injuries
MINOR ILLNESS
For very minor ailments, patients can often use over the counter remedies using advice from a pharmacist if required. Information on common conditions is widely available. If in doubt, access practice services or contact the NHS 111 service for advice 24/7.
We offer minor ailments clinics every day. They can help with cystitis, earache, thrush, rashes, sore eyes, sore throats & prescriptions.
Antibiotics will only be issued where symptoms meet the criteria. Call us to book an appointment.
Many pharmacies offer a minor ailments service and patients can discuss their issues with the pharmacist who will advise if a doctor's appointment may be required.
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We offer an URGENT CARE service during our opening hours . This is for NON-EMERGENCY cases that do not require an Accident & Emergency hospital response.
This service is for genuinely URGENT cases during opening hours. Your request for an urgent response will be assessed by a GP and the appropriate level of service provided. A home visiting service may be available for housebound patients or those too ill to attend at the surgery and who require an urgent response.
NORTH HAMPSHIRE URGENT CAREI FEEL ILL WHAT SHOULD I DO?We run a Minor Injury Unit for the local area. It is open to anyone regardless of which is your registered practice. We can cater for most minor injuries sustained within the previous 48 hours. More serious injuries, including major fractures, serious bleeding or head injuries will be expedited to the A & E Department at Basingstoke Hospital.
Once registered at reception, most patients are seen within 10 minutes by a duty nurse who can deal with a wide range of simple issues. More complex cases will be seen by the duty doctor. During the hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, we have access to x-ray facilities at the local hospital.
Choose the Right Service
Self Care
Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.
Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.
Common minor ailments can be treated at home. If you are unsure or if symptoms persist, consult your GP.
Pharmacy
Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes
Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.
A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter medications and rest.
Minor Ailments - Practice
Practice Nurse Prescribers offer minor illness appointments daily
Our Nurse Prescribers can help with many conditions including: cystitis earache, thrush, rashes, sore eyes, and sore throats. They can issue prescriptions but antibiotics will only be prescribed if the clinical indications are appropriate.
MINOR AILMENTS CLINICGP
Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.
GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.
Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.
Minor Injuries
Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns & a range of other minor injuries.
The Practice runs a Minor Injuries service Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm. ONLY if injury was within the previous 48 hours.
We care for MINOR injuries. Fractures, bleeds or head injuries need assessment at Basingstoke Hospital
CALL NHS 111
Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance
If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111
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999 Service
Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness
Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below to understand more about emergencies.
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Mental Crisis
Mental health emergencies and serious concerns for a person's mental health.
A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.
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