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What to do in an emergency
Going to Out-Patients
What to do when your child goes into hospital
Helping children deal with pain
When your child is sick
Parent Pack
NICE NICE


You and your GP :

1: Introducing your GP Service

  • What can I expect?
  • How do I register my child with a GP?
  • Can I choose which GP I want?
  • What should I look for in a GP?

2 GP's and Children

  • How can I find out it my GP is interested in treating children?
  • Can I change my GP?
  • How can I get an immediate appointment for my child?

3 Seeing your GP in the Surgery

  • How can I make best use of our consultation time?
  • Can I refuse recommended treatment for my child if I think it's unnecessary?
  • Can I insist my child is referred to a specialist?
  • Can I choose which specialist I want my child to see?

4 Seeing your GP out of the Surgery

  • Can I get advice over the phone?
  • When is my child entitled to a home visit?
  • How do I contact a GP out of surgery hours?
  • How do I cope in an emergency?

5 GP's and confidentiality

  • Can I see what is written in my child's records?
  • Shouldn't I be told if my child visits the GP on her own?

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Useful Numbers

If you have an emergency you can call NHS Direct 24 hours a day on

0845 46 47