Here to help you

Derby and Derbyshire

Integrated Care Board

Here to help you

A range of healthcare professionals work alongside GPs to ensure you get the right care for your needs as quickly as possible.

This will help to make sure you access the right kind of health care for your needs.

Did you know that GP practice receptionists are trained to help patients get the best possible care? This is not always by seeing a doctor, and they may be able to help you get better advice more quickly by speaking to a different specialist.

These include clinical pharmacists, nurses or physiotherapists, all of whom have years of specialist training to help you. Other colleagues at GP practices who may be able to help you include: • Healthcare Assistants

• Nursing Associates • Physician Associates • Paramedics

• Advanced Clinical Practitioners

• Dietitians • Occupational Therapists • Podiatrists • Mental Health Practitioners • Social Prescribing Link Workers • Health and Wellbeing Coaches You should call your practice if you are ill or have concerns about things you are worried might be a sign of cancer, so that these can be checked out. You can also use the NHS 111 service for advice where appropriate, while also using Urgent Treatment Centres if they are available. In cases of life-threatening health emergencies, call 999. Please consider the range of staff available at your practice when making an appointment, and speak with the receptionist if you’re unsure. This will help to make sure you access the right kind of health care for your needs.