Life-threatening
Emergency care
For a life-threatening emergency, do not wait for a GP appointment. Call 999.
Call 999Urgent GP appointments
When it matters to be seen sooner.
For suitable non-life-threatening concerns that need timely advice, an urgent GP appointment offers space to explain what is happening and a clear plan for what to do next.
Allhours GP is in development. Urgent appointments and live prices are not yet available on this page; timing will depend on clinical suitability and clinician availability when booking opens.
Attentive careClarity when you need it.
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What kind of help do you need?
Urgent does not always mean emergency. Choose the safest route for the situation, especially if symptoms are severe or getting worse.
Unsure what to do
NHS 111
If you need medical help now and are unsure of the right service, NHS 111 can tell you what to do next.
Use NHS 111Suitable non-emergency concerns
Urgent GP
For a concern that needs a GP assessment sooner but is not life-threatening, where an appointment is available and appropriate.
Explore urgent appointmentsIf a child under 5 needs help through NHS 111, call 111 rather than using the online 111 service.
When an urgent GP may help
Prompt attention. Proper assessment.
An urgent GP appointment can help with many concerns that should not be put off, provided a GP consultation is the appropriate setting.
A new concern
Symptoms you want assessed without waiting for a routine appointment.
An illness that is changing
A concern that is not settling or needs a timely review.
Medication questions
Advice about a medicine or a treatment plan that needs reviewing.
A child’s health concern
Where the child’s age, symptoms and clinical assessment support GP care.
These examples do not replace an individual assessment. Severe symptoms or rapidly worsening illness may need emergency care or another urgent service.
The appointment journey
A clear way from concern to next step.
The planned service will help you see the right appointment details before you confirm and understand what to expect afterwards.
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Share what is happening
When booking opens, describe your concern and review the available urgent GP options.
02
Speak with a GP
Your clinician will ask about your symptoms and history, and assess whether remote care is suitable.
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Know what comes next
Receive advice and a plan, which may involve treatment, an examination, tests, a referral or a more urgent service.
Care that looks beyond the moment
The right next step is the one that matters.
An urgent GP appointment is a clinical assessment, not an automatic prescription. Your GP will explain what they can assess, what they cannot, and where you should go if your concern needs a different level of care.
If a physical examination is needed, a remote call alone may not be enough.
Clear advice about the concern and what changes should prompt further help.
Treatment where appropriate, including prescribing only after an adequate assessment.
A safe onward plan for tests, face-to-face assessment or another service if needed.
Booking preview
Know the details before you commit.
When booking opens, you will be able to review the available time, clinician, format, consultation length and full price before payment.
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Urgent GP appointment
A time that suits the concern.
Actual urgent appointment options will appear here when the service is live and the consultation is suitable.
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This page does not reserve a slot or collect patient information. If you need help now while booking is unavailable, use NHS 111 or call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Good to know
The practical questions.
What an urgent GP appointment can and cannot do.
Can I book an urgent GP appointment now?
Not through this page. Allhours GP is in development. Live times, clinician details, appointment length and the full price will be shown before payment when booking opens.
How soon could I be seen?
Actual timings will depend on clinician availability, your concern and the appointment format. No specific wait time or same-day appointment is guaranteed by this page. If you need medical help now while booking is unavailable, use NHS 111.
Is urgent GP care an emergency service?
No. An urgent GP appointment is for suitable non-life-threatening concerns. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. If you are not sure which service you need, NHS 111 can guide you.
Will an urgent GP always be able to treat me remotely?
No. A clinician may recommend a physical examination, test, hospital service or another urgent pathway if a phone or video assessment is not appropriate.
Will I receive a prescription?
Only if the GP decides it is clinically appropriate after assessment. A prescription is not guaranteed as part of the appointment.
Can my child be seen?
Suitability depends on the child’s age and symptoms. Some concerns need an in-person or more urgent assessment. For immediate NHS 111 help for a child under 5, call 111.
Do I need to leave my NHS GP?
No. Private GP care can sit alongside your NHS GP registration.