Pharmacist (Chemist)
Your local pharmacist can give you advice on common illnesses and the medicines you need to treat them. Most now have a quiet area where you can speak privately. To find your nearest pharmacy call your local health advice line on
01472 256 222 or visit
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories Visit your local pharmacy when you are suffering from a common health problem which does not require being seen by a nurse or doctor.
GPs (Doctors)
GP surgeries can be found locally across North East Lincolnshire. To find a GP call your local health advice line on
01472 256 222 or visit
www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories You can make an appointment with your practice for medical advice, examinations and prescriptions. GPs also provide an out-of-hours service - just ring your local health advice line on 01472 256 222 if you need to see a doctor outside normal
opening hours.
Local Health Advice Line and out-of-hours GP
Your local health advice line offers confidential advice and information over the telephone 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
Contact them on 01472 256 222 if you are ill and have any questions about health or if you need to see a GP during evenings, night time or weekends. The service can also help you to find health services in your area.
Quayside Medical Centre open access sessions
QMC open access sessions are open to everyone for the treatment of minor illnesses and injuries that do not need a visit to A&E. You do not need an appointment.
The Quayside Medical Centre is on Cleethorpe Road, next to the Grimsby Telegraph. Open access sessions run from 10am - 3pm 365 days a year. Opening hours for registered patients are 8am -6.30pm Mon to Fri and 10am - 3pm Sat and Sun.
Rapid Response Line for Health and Social Care
Rapid Response are a team of Nurses, Social Workers and Therapists who respond to health and social crises in the community. They also care for people and support their families during the end stages of life. The team is available 24 hours every day and can be contacted on 01472 256 256.
Any person in need or their friends, family or connected professionals may access this service.
A&E or 999
Accident and Emergency departments provide immediate emergency care for people who show the symptoms of serious illness or are badly injured.
Dial 999 if you think you need an ambulance. Emergency services are very busy. They should only be used in very serious or life-threatening situations. There is an A&E at the Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho Road, Grimsby DN33 2BA.
