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Other local NHS Services
As well as our Practice services, there are many other local NHS services you can contact for health advice, information or treatment.
Local Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice on minor ailments – you don’t usually need an appointment.
The Practice runs Pharmacy First scheme. This allows patients to receive medication for certain minor ailments without having to see the doctor. The GP/nurse will be able to advise you appropriately.
Walsall NHS Walk-in Centre
You can see an experienced nurse for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses at Walsall NHS Walk-in Centre. They are located in the town centre. Opening hours are 7am to 8pm Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm weekends and bank holidays.
NHS Direct
NHS Direct offers free expert health information and advice 24-hours a day on 0845 4647 or at their website, www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.
Accident and emergency/999
Accident & Emergency departments are open 24 hours a day and can assess serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.
WALDOC
For all weekday evenings (after 6.30pm) and on weekends, GPs at WALDOC will see patients who need to see a GP urgently.
You can call WALDOC on 0845 145 1800.
They are based at the Gascote Lane Hospital. Click on this link for the location of WALDOC.
Family planning
The local Family Planning Clinic is the Hatherton Centre which is located in Walsall Town Centre. They provide specialist family planning services.
Addaction runs the Drugs Helpline 01922 646262. They are based on Stafford Street, Walsall.
To find out more information about Addaction visit, www.addaction.org.uk/
SureStart Palfrey and SureStart Plus provide help and support for families with young children. Call them on 01922 642382 to find out about all the services they offer.
To find out more about SureStart Palfrey visit http://www.surestartpalfrey.co.uk/
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