Access to primary care other than GP

I am looking for a consultation in primary care but don't wish to go to my GP. I've had a look online for walk-in centres but for some reason there doesn't seem to be any in my area (Cardiff, Wales).

I have looked up private consultations but they are far too expensive for me (£250).

I created an online consultation on the online website, anytimedoctor, on Saturday:

https://www.anytimedoctor.co.uk/

But I have no idea how quick their response time is.

Would anyone have any other ideas of where I could access primary care support? My problem isn't serious enough to go to A&E/Minor Injuries.

Thanks.

Why dont you wish to see the GP?
You can also book an appointment with the practice nurse.
You can also see another GP at a different practice.

Hey, thanks for your reply.

I'd rather not book an appointment at my surgery at all (with a nurse or a GP) as I don't want my consultation to go on my medical record.

Is it possible to see a GP at a different practice without being registered there/being registered elsewhere?

It would still go on your medical records.

When I contacted my local private GP service, they informed me that any consultation with them would not be sent to my NHS GP without my consent.

Is this only the case with private services?

Just go to your GP nothing can be so bad you dont want it on your records


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I guess this is different for each person.

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

I understand that I f requested, walk in centres can keep your appointment confidential. However, I can't find any walk in centres in my area at all - I don't know if they are exclusive to England?

I guess the other option would be NHS Direct (111) - does anyone have any experience of them?

Even if it does go on your records, noone will find out, because it's confidental


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NHS 111 is to advise you on who to see and will likely suggest GP or (if the exist there) walk-in. They may be able to advise you on what services are available in your area though. They will ask for your info, but you can say you would rather not give it.

It won't be given to anybody else apart from possibly for medical checks for specific jobs (like military).

From my experience confidentiality has been broken by my GP which is why I do not wish this problem to go on my records.



Thank you for your advise - this has been very helpful. I think NHS 111 would be the way to go; thank you for not being judgemental about my problem.



This is part of my problem (not military).

From my experience confidentiality has been broken by my GP which is why I do not wish this problem to go on my records.

I don't have a health care provider