Start with what’s on your mind.
From a new symptom to something that keeps coming back, find a GP service that fits your concern. A clinician can help you understand the options and decide what care is appropriate.
Search 37 common concerns below.
This guide helps you choose where to start. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace a clinical assessment.
Find care by concern.
Browse the most common reasons people speak to a GP. Choose a concern to explore a suitable service page.
Search by symptom or choose a category. Results update as you type.
New symptoms & infections
A GP can assess symptoms, discuss what might help and advise whether a test, examination or another service is needed.
UTI & urinary symptoms
Discuss discomfort, frequency or other changes, and whether testing is needed.
Sore throat
Get advice about symptoms, self-care and when an examination may help.
Cough, cold & flu-like symptoms
Talk through symptoms and find out when further assessment is appropriate.
Sinus symptoms
Review congestion, pressure and the right next step for persistent symptoms.
Ear pain
Discuss pain or hearing changes; an in-person examination may be needed.
Cold sores
Get advice on a new or recurring outbreak and suitable care.
Chest infections
Discuss chest symptoms and whether an examination or urgent assessment is needed.
Dental infections
Get advice on urgent symptoms and when assessment by a dentist is the right next step.
Skin, hair & allergies
Changes you can see or feel may need a close look. A GP can advise whether images are enough or an examination is better.
Rashes & skin changes
Discuss a new rash or change and the most suitable way to assess it.
Acne
Review breakouts, their effect on you and options for ongoing care.
Eczema & dry skin
Talk through flare-ups, triggers and whether your current care is working.
Hay fever
Explore persistent symptoms and ways to manage your allergy.
Hives & itching
Discuss possible triggers and when symptoms need urgent attention.
Hair & scalp concerns
Explore hair loss or scalp changes and whether an investigation may help.
Women’s health
Make space for questions about symptoms, cycles and midlife health, with a GP who can help decide the next step.
Menopause & perimenopause
Discuss symptoms, treatment choices and whether follow-up is needed.
Contraception questions
Review your options, preferences and whether an in-person service is needed.
Period concerns
Talk about changes in bleeding or pain and whether tests may help.
PMS & cycle symptoms
Explore the pattern of symptoms and options for support.
Thrush & vaginal symptoms
Discuss symptoms and whether a test or examination is appropriate.
Men’s health
Private space for symptoms that can be difficult to raise, with a wider health review where it matters.
Erectile dysfunction
Review symptoms, medical history and possible options with a GP.
Prostate & urinary changes
Discuss changes in urinary habits and whether an examination or test is needed.
Sexual wellbeing
Talk through changes that may have more than one possible cause.
Hair loss
Explore the pattern of hair loss and whether further assessment may help.
Pain & digestion
Symptoms can have many causes. A GP can listen to the pattern, examine you if needed and explain what happens next.
Headaches & migraine
Discuss frequency, symptoms and when further assessment is needed.
Reflux & heartburn
Review recurring discomfort and practical next steps.
Stomach discomfort
Talk through symptoms and whether you need examination or tests.
Bowel changes
Discuss changes that are persistent, recurring or worrying you.
Back & joint pain
Explore pain, movement and whether an in-person assessment is best.
Children’s health
Children’s symptoms need care that takes their age and the full picture into account. A clinician can advise on the right appointment format.
Fever & feeling unwell
Discuss your child’s symptoms and whether urgent or face-to-face care is needed.
Coughs & colds in children
Get guidance shaped by your child’s age and symptoms.
Rashes in children
Talk about a new rash and whether your child needs to be seen in person.
Ear pain in children
Review pain, fever or hearing changes and the most suitable next step.
Longer-term health
Make time to review how you feel, what you already know and whether monitoring or another professional is needed.
Asthma questions
Review symptoms and current care, including when breathing needs urgent help.
Blood pressure
Discuss readings, risk factors and what follow-up may be appropriate.
Diabetes questions
Talk about symptoms, existing results or what a structured review involves.
Thyroid concerns
Explore symptoms and whether testing or a follow-up review may help.
Mood, stress & sleep
Talk through what has changed and the support that may be appropriate.
We couldn’t find that concern.
Try another term or browse all categories. If you’re unsure where to start, the general medicine page explains how a GP can help.
A concern is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
The same symptom can have different causes. A GP considers your history, asks the right questions and recommends a next step based on what is clinically appropriate.
For some concerns, a face-to-face examination, a test or a different service is the safer route. A prescription is never guaranteed.
Care shaped around you.
The best route depends on the concern and on you. Here is how to move from a question to a clearer plan.
Find your starting point.
Browse a concern above, or explore GP services if your question is more general.
Choose a GP format.
See appointment options and learn when video, telephone or in-person care may suit your needs.
Agree a sensible plan.
A clinician can advise on self-care, further assessment, testing, referral or treatment when appropriate.
Service availability and booking information are explained on the relevant appointment page.
A few useful answers.
Choosing a service should feel straightforward, even when the symptom itself is not.
Do I need to know what is causing my symptoms?
No. Choose the concern closest to what you are experiencing. A GP can discuss the symptoms and help decide whether tests, an examination or a different service is needed. This page is a guide to services, not a diagnosis.
Can every concern be handled online?
No. A remote consultation is suitable only when a clinician can assess your concern safely that way. You may need an in-person examination or a different service. See video and telephone GP appointments.
Will I receive medicine for my concern?
Any medicine or prescription depends on a clinician’s assessment. Advice, a test, an examination or a referral may be more appropriate. Selecting a concern does not guarantee treatment.
Where can I get help for a child?
Explore children’s health for the GP pathway. The child’s age and symptoms affect which appointment is suitable. If your child needs urgent help, use NHS 111; call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
What if I cannot find my concern here?
The list covers common starting points rather than every possible condition. You can explore general medicine or the full GP services directory.
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