Your GP is your family doctor and the main point of contact for your healthcare. GPs provide expert medical care for patients of all ages, helping to manage health, prevent illness, and support overall wellbeing.
What They Do
GPs can:
- Assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of health conditions, from minor illnesses to long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and high blood pressure
- Provide care for all ages, including child health and adult medicine
- Support mental health and wellbeing
- Carry out tests, screening, and practical procedures, including minor surgery
- Give advice on lifestyle, prevention, and managing your health
- Act as your advocate, coordinating care and referring you to specialist or community services when needed
- Work closely with other healthcare professionals to ensure your care is joined-up and personalised
- Help train and support new doctors, nurses, and other healthcare staff
Many GPs also have special interests in specific areas of medicine, bringing extra expertise to your practice.
How It Works
- You can book appointments with your GP for routine check-ups, urgent issues, long-term condition reviews, or advice
- Your GP coordinates your care, making sure you get the right treatment, tests, or referrals
- GPs work alongside the wider practice team and PCN staff, so you benefit from a range of skilled healthcare professionals
Why This Matters to You
With a GP:
- You have expert medical support for all stages of life
- Your care is coordinated and personalised, ensuring the right treatment at the right time
- You get help managing long-term conditions and preventing illness
- You have someone to advocate for your health and connect you to specialist services if needed
- You benefit from joined-up care, with the GP working closely with the practice team and wider PCN