Many problems are not best treated at the GP surgery. By attending one of these alternative services you can help keep appointments available for those who require to be seen at the surgery.
Minor Ailment Scheme
This is available in most community pharmacies in the East Riding it is available at Boots in Withernsea. This is a free service and those people who are exempt from prescription charges will be able to obtain medication without charges. For many minor illnesses and ailments it is often most convenient to discuss your problem with a participating pharmacist first.
Minor ailments & illnesses treated include:
Acne Head lice Athletes foot Cold sores
Indigestion Insect bites mouth ulcers cough
cystitis nappyrash Pain dandruff
diarrhoea sore throat worms Eye conditions
sore throat eczema hay fever thrush
Warts teething constipation
Information sheets regarding this service are available at the surgery. Please consider using this service before booking a GP appointment for all conditions outlined above.
Minor Injury Unit
The Withernsea MIU is open 9-5 Monday to Friday and at the weekend by appointment only (0845 0568060). Conditions treated include:
cuts and grazes sprains and strains broken bones
bites and stings minor head injuries Minor eye trauma
Small burns
These problems are best assessed at the minor injury unit where diagnostic equipments plus treatments are readily available.
Please do not attend the Minor Injury Unit with minor illnesses these are often best dealt with by visiting the local pharmacy.
The Minor Injury Unit is not equipped or staffed to deal with more serious illnesses please do not attend the unit with chest pain, respiratory problems, abdominal pain, gynaecological problems, pregnancy problems, drug overdose, alcohol related problems and mental health problems,
Dental Problems
Your GP has little experience in dealing with dental problems. You should always consult a qualified dentist for ALL dental problems. If you do not have a dentist you can access the Withernsea Dental Access Centre on: 01964 614 420.
In an emergency, an evening, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday service is available 365 days per year. Please call 0845 056 8298
Your doctor will not routinely issue antibiotics for dental problems without you first consulting a dentist.
Many health issues can often be dealt with on the telephone rather than you having to attend the surgery. If you feel that a telephone consultation would be sufficient please let the receptionist know and a GP will call you back that day. Please ensure you provide a telephone number which you will be contactable on to the surgery. If you wish a particular doctor to call you back we can not always guarantee this will be on the same day.