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Who to see

You can book appointments with either a nurse or a doctor. This is a guide to who you should see.

Who to see
Service Nurse Doctor
Contraceptive pill (except Dianette) Yes No
Advice on contraception Yes No
Emergency contraception Yes No
Dianette contraception No Yes
Problems with your contraception Yes No
Urinary Tract Infections Yes No
Simple Sore Throats/Colds Yes  No
Mood disturbance No Yes
Diabetes review (routine/yearly) Yes No
Asthma review yearly/annual) Yes No
Chronic disease which is changing/worsening No Yes
Wound dressing/suture removal Yes No
New symptoms without clear cause No Yes
Cervical smears Yes No
Travel medicine and vaccines Yes No
Acne Yes No


This is a guide, not an exhaustive list. The reception staff can often direct to the correct person but do not feel compelled to discuss the medical issue with them.