Walk in centre or GP - what's quicker?

[Hannah2199]

I've been suffering from symptoms of a UTI all night - burning pain, frequent need for the toilet, tummy ache etc. I've also got 3 small children to look after today. Its Monday morning - am I better off getting a GP appointment for today or going to the walk in centre? Either way I dont want to be waiting hours at walk in, or at home (in the bathroom) with 3 kids. I've noone who can help with childcare. What do I do? Thanks

Can you get a phone appt with your GP?

My local walk in centre doesn’t have prescribing facilities during the day (I think, it’s been a while), so I’d try the gp first

Do you need to see a GP for that?
I would start with ibuprofen/paracetamol for the pain and get cystitis medicine from the supermarket.

Pharmacy visit is another option if you don't have underlying health issues.

Medication from pharmacy seems best

I work in a GPs. We don't do appointments for ?UTIs. Patients drop off a sample to surgery, nurses dip test and get prescription done for antibs if required. All in same day.

Maybe ring your docs and see if they do similar?

Phone your GP as soon as soon as they open. Ask for a same day appointment.

If they can't offer one, call 111 and they'll book you an appointment at the walk in centre.

I work in a GPs. We don't do appointments for ?UTIs. Patients drop off a sample to surgery, nurses dip test and get prescription done for antibs if required. All in same day.

Same at my surgery. Great service.

Thanks all. Previously was told to go to GP and get antibiotics bit that was when I was pregnant so perhaps its different now I'll call them