Abdominal Pain
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment, routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Acute Asthma
Who do I see: GP
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment, routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Anxiety
Who do I see: Talk Together Bromley/GP
Advice: Visit Talk Together Bromley for IAPT services, or please book an appointment online or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant/Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment, routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Blood Tests
Who do I see: Bromley GP Alliance
Advice: To book an appointment contact Bromley GP Alliance Reception. Appointments for blood tests MUST have been requested by your doctor or other health care professional.
Blue Badge Forms
Who do I see: Contact Bromley Council
Advice: Please see the Bromley Council website or call 0300 303 8661 (Bromley Council).
Boils
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy
Breathlessness
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner or A&E for severe symptoms
Advice: Telephone 999 or 111 if symptoms are severe. For less serious breathing issues such as COPD or chest infections, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Bruised Ribs
Who do I see: Community Pharmacist / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: For pain relief, please search for your nearest community pharmacy. For difficulty breathing, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Cellulitis
Who do I see: GP / ANP / Practice Nurse / Community Pharmacist
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Cervical Smears
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Once you are invited, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment on a day that you are not bleeding or on your period.
Chest Infections
Who do I see: GP / Self help / Community Pharmacy / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if persists for more than 1 week, or other chest issues (asthma)
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment, routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Chest Pain
Who do I see: GP or A&E for severe symptoms
Advice: Telephone 111 or 999 if symptoms are severe. If not severe and has lasted for more than a few days, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Children’s Immunisations
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: For appointments needed for immunisations, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Find out more at NHS Choices.
Chronic Heart Disease
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Annual clinic appointments will be sent to all CHD patients, please ask for an earlier appointment if worried.
Coils or Implants
Who do I see: GP or Sexual Health Services
Advice: Please visit Sexual Health Bromley to find your nearest sexual health service. Not all GP surgeries in the borough provide Coil and IUD fitting; please call your surgery to check if this is available before making an appointment. Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment with the correct GP.
Constipation or Piles
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner if persists more than 1 week
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Contraception and Family Planning
Who do I see: Contraception Service / Practice Nurse
Advice: Please visit Bromley Sexual Health Clinic Contraception Service, to find out more including clinic locations and opening times visit. Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day. For a GP or a Practice Nurse, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Cough
Who do I see: Self Care/Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if persists for more than 3 weeks
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Cystitis
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if persists for more than 3 days
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Dementia Screening
Who do I see: HCA / Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Dental Problems
Who do I see: Dentist
Advice: Please book an appointment with your dentist or find a dentist near you: NHS Find Dentist Services
Depo Provera Injection (Contraception)
Who do I see: Family Planning Clinic / Practice Nurse
Advice: Find out more information here. Contraception and family planning appointments are available at various times every day. For a GP or a Practice Nurse, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Depression:
Who do I see: Talk Together Bromley/GP
Advice: Visit Talk Together Bromley for IAPT services, or please book an appointment online or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Diabetes Monitoring
Who do I see: Practice Nurse (full annual) / Clinical Pharmacist (medication)
Advice: Routine annual clinic appointments reminders will be sent to all our patients with diabetes. Reception staff will direct you to the most appropriate health care professional. For the surgery, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Diarrhoea
Who do I see: Self Care/Community Pharmacist / GP if persists longer than 7 days or in a career dealing with food or caring for others
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Diet / Lifestyle Changes
Who do I see: Self Care / Health Care Assistant
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Dizziness
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Dressings
Who do I see: Health Care Assistant / Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Ear Care / Ear Wax
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Practice Nurse / HCA
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. If you think you may need ear irrigation (‘syringing’) please speak to the practice who will advice you if this is necessary. Also please check the following information on NHS Choices.
Earache
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP/ Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
ECG
Who do I see: GP / ANP (request) Practice Nurse / Healthcare Assistant (Procedure)
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Eczema
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if persists for more than 4 weeks or is infected
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Fit Note (Sick Note)
Who do I see: Self certify first 7 days, then routine GP appointment / GP Telephone Appointment
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments are usually within 2-4 weeks. If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools do not usually request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian.
Flu
Who do I see: Self care/Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists for more than 7 days or difficulty breathing
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacy. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Flu Vaccine
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Forms, Certificates and Medicals
Who do I see: Reception
Advice: A medical examination will be booked if necessary.
Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Payment for reports must accompany the request or appointment booking (i.e in advance). Charges are aligned with the BMA’s guidelines. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. Allow up to 28 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection. Please note we do not sign passport forms.
Fungal Infections
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Genital Infections Including Herpes
Who do I see: Sexual Health Clinic / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please visit your sexual health clinic. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Headaches
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Holiday Cancellation Certificate
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: Please attend in person or post the documentation and payment. Holiday Cancellation forms are not covered by the NHS, there will be a charge for this service.
Payment for reports must accompany the request or booking (i.e in advance). Charges are aligned with the BMA’s guidelines. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery.
We ask that you allow up to 28 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Hyperventilation
Who do I see: GP / UCC / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Indigestion
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nursed Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Infected Wounds
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Ingrowing Toenail
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / Podiatrist / Practice Nurse (dressing) / GP (infected) / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please search for your nearest podiatrist, or search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP or a Practice Nurse, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on to make an appointment. Find out more information at NHS Choices.
Insomnia
Who do I see: Self care/ Talk Together Bromley / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please visit Talk Together Bromley, you can self refer here for IAPT services. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Insurance Reports
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Medical Reports
Who do I see: GP Surgery Receptionist
Advice: Completion of forms, certificates and medicals are not covered under the NHS. Please read the form carefully and fill in and sign any parts that you need to complete before you bring the form to the surgery. We ask that you allow up to 21 days for the process to be completed, you will be contacted by phone when your form is ready for collection.
Medication Reviews
Who do I see: Clinical Pharmacist
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Missed Contraceptive / Emergency Contraception
Who do I see: Contraception Clinic/ Community Pharmacy
Advice: If you are under 25 you can get emergency contraception free from a selection of pharmacies in Bromley, Contraception Clinics and GPs. This service is also available for people over 25, however, you may have to pay. To find out more about the types of emergency contraception available, how soon you need to take it and where you can get it from please visit the Bromley Sexual Health services website or please find your nearest community pharmacy. For other issues please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Moles
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Panic Attacks
Who do I see: Talk Together Bromley / GP
Advice: Please visit Talk Together Bromley, you can self refer here for IAPT services. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Passport Forms
Who do I see: We do not sign passport forms
Advice: Passport forms are not covered by the NHS. Find out more here.
Period Problems
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Phobias
Who do I see: Talk Together Bromley/ GP
Advice:Please visit Talk Together Bromley, you can self refer here for IAPT services. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Pneumoccocal Vaccine
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / HCA
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Removal of Stiches
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Healthcare Assistant
Advice: Please book an appointment online in advance of when the stitches need to be removed or reviewed, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Ring Pessary
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Shingles Vaccine
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / HCA
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Sick Note (Fit Note)
Who do I see: Self certify first 7 days, then routine GP appointment.
Advice: For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments are usually within 1 week. If you have been discharged from hospital, your hospital team will issue any fit notes for the entire period of your recovery. Please contact the ward staff (even after discharge). Schools do not usually request a GP letter to confirm absence, this can be written by a parent or guardian.
Sinusitis
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Skin Conditions
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Clinical Pharmacist / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Sore Penis
Who do I see: Sexual Health Clinics / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Please visit Sexual Health Bromley website. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Sore Throat
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner if it persists
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For a GP, please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment. Routine appointments within 2-4 weeks.
Spirometry Testing
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Tetanus Injection
Who do I see: Practice Nurse
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Travel Vaccinations
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Pharmacy
Advice: Please book at least 2 months before travelling and either book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Urine Infections
Who do I see: GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Advice: Please bring a urine sample into the consultation, sterile pots available at reception. Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Vitamin B12 Injection
Who do I see: Practice Nurse / Healthcare Assistant
Advice: Please book an appointment online, or contact reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.
Vomiting
Who do I see: Community Pharmacy / GP / Advanced Nurse Practitioner / 111
Advice: Please search for your nearest community pharmacist. For babies and toddlers, or if it persists longer than 1 week in children and adults, please see the GP by booking an appointment online, or by contacting reception on 01689 861098 to make an appointment.