Rapid Access Clinic
Brannam Medical Centre's Rapid Access Clinic caters for medical problems that have come on suddenly, and require to be seen urgently. Its aim is to address your medical problem within 24 hours.
Please note that if the problem is a chronic or ongoing illness, it may be better to make a routine appointment to see your GP.
Please see the table below to see if your medical problem is suitable for the Rapid Access Clinic.
Tel. 01271 314236
Who will I See?
The clinic is run by the Duty Doctor and a Practice Nurse. They will decide who it is most appropriate for you to see when they call you in.
Opening Times
The Rapid Access Clinic opening times are as follows:
| Monday | 2:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 2:00pm - 3:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 2:00pm - 3:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 2:00pm - 3:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
| Friday | 2:00pm - 3:30pm, 5:00pm - 6:00pm |
What conditions can I go to the Rapid Access Clinic for?
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Injuries |
Bumps, Cuts, Bruises and Sprains, including head injuries and whip lash. |
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Skin |
Rashes, Ringworm, Warts, Cold sores, Herpes, Verrucae, Boils, Bites, Stings, Sunburn, Impetigo, Eczema, Head Lice, Ulcers, Infected Cuts, Shingles, Ingrown toe nail, Moles and Mouth Problem. |
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Ear, Nose and Throat |
Sore throat, Tonsillitis, Earache, Colds and Flu, Sinusitis, Cough, Acute Asthma, Fever, Hay fever, Nosebleeds. |
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Eyes |
Sore eyes, Styes, Conjunctivitis. |
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Abdomen |
Abdominal Pain, Diarrhoea & Vomiting, UTI, Balanitis (sore penis), Indigestion, Constipation, Threadworms, Cystitis, Itchy Bottom. |
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Head, Neck and Back |
Headache, Dizziness, Neck Pain, Back Pain |
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Women's Problems |
Emergency Oral Contraception, Urgent Pill Questions, Vaginal Discharge, Mastitis in Pregnancy. |
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Mental Health |
Panic Attacks, Hyperventilation.
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If you are unsure whether you should be seen in this clinic, if you explain what the problem is, the Receptionist can help and advise you.
