
*** PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS WE HAVE HAD TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND OUR ONLINE APPOINTMENT BOOKING SERVICE. APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE ***
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Appointments
We run an enhanced appointment system with a mixture of pre-booked and on the day appointments.
Appointments can be made at reception, by telephoning or using our online service.
All urgent cases will be seen the same day although you may not see the doctor of your choice. Doctors consult from 8.30am to 5.30pm. Please be aware that on days of very high demand we may limit the number of pre -bookable appointments.
Mondays and Fridays: | Due to high demand most appointments on Mondays are bookable on the day only. However, there are a limited number that can be pre-booked for your convenience. |
Tuesday – Thursday :
| A mixture of pre-bookable and on the day appointments will be available.
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Nurse Appointments
The practice nurses are highly trained and can deal with a large number of ailments. They have surgeries throughout the day and if any complex issues arise there is always a doctor on hand. The following is a list of minor illnesses that our nurses can deal with:
Back Pain (Physiotherapist may be more appropriate) Bites/Stings Boils Cold&Flu Cold sores Constipation Cough Cystitis Diarrhoea and vomiting
| Dizziness Earache Eczema Hayfever Emergency Contraception Headache Head Lice Neck pain Impetigo | Infected wound Ingrown toenail Nappy rash Sinusitis Sore eyes Sore throat Sunburn Threadworms |
Treatment Room
This is provided daily by Nurse Blackshaw. At this clinic we are able to take blood, injection, dress wounds, ear syringing.
Phlebotomy
If you require any blood tests, please make an appointment with one of our health care assistants.
Physiotherapists
We now have physio triage clinics available at the surgery. Please contact reception for details.
Extended Hours
The Millig Practice offer extended opening hours to accommodate patients who cannot attend the surgery between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. The surgery will offer these appointments on a Monday morning. These appointments are pre-bookable only.
Cancellations
If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.
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Why does the receptionist need to ask what's wrong with me?
Reception staff are trained to ask certain questions to ensure that you receive
- The most appropriate medical care
- From the most appropriate health professional
- At the most appropriate time
Receptionists are asked to collect brief information from patients
- To help doctors prioritise home visits and phone calls
- To ensure patients receive the appropriate level of care
- To direct patients to see the nurse or other health care professional rather than a doctor where appropriate.
Any information given by you is treated strictly confidentially.