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Forest Hill RD operates a system for what one might consider an emergency. One you've battled your way past receptionists and given your phone no. Duty Doc will ring you back and then ask you to come in, tell you to buy over the counter or go to A&E etc.

3-4 week waiting list for tel. appoint with presumably the more popular G.Ps. Can be the same for face to face appts.

They are incredibly stretched but do try to meet demand. Also have a Patient Participation group. Physio on site one day a month plus other services are offered.

Oh and now an in house Pharmacist who lessens the load on GPs and had prooved very helpful.

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