doctors appointments

[jen93]

what do i do if my surgery wont give me an appointment for my dd, age 11 months. she has a very swollen and bloodshot eye it is weeping too. i phoned the doctor and explained this and they have nothing until tuesday! it looks really bad and i dont really want to wait until tuesday if there is another option.

Go to a&e

(honk)

tell them you need an emergency appointment, mine usually accommodate children

Tell them it's an emergency - they'll have to fit you in. If they still refuse, ask to speak to the doctor (rather than receptionist) - might be a bit more understanding.

Weird - normally they have emergency appointments, which could mean - depending on your surgerty - that you come in at a certain time and wait, or that you call first thing in the morning / afternoon (beginning of appointment times) and "bagsy" your emergency appointment.

This is when I thank my lucky stars that my surgery is always VERY understanding the moment I mention it's for my daughter and I am worried about something. However, for me I have to wait 2 weeks like everyone else!

i did phone first thing this morning and said i was worried but the receptionist wasn't very understanding. my doctors no longer runs an out of hours surgery and are shut tomorrow.

Do you have an NHS Walk-In Centre in your area?

Call NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or

www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

They are very helpful and will give you advise and tell you whether you need to go to A & E.

But normally when it comes to children especially young ones the surgeries offer emergency appointments.

I hope it all goes well and your dd is ok x

Braver than me NDP!

Go to A & E if your docs are adament they cannot do emergency appointments and cant direct you to appropriate cover (walk in centre etc)

NDP - i noticed your absence from another hooter this pm!