Martock and South Petherton Surgery now uses askmyGP as it’s online request system.
Did you know that you can access help directly from a number of other services, without the need to contact us for a referral?
For urgent issues, you can visit one of the county’s Urgent Treatment Centres (UTC’s) Urgent treatment centres (UTC) – Somerset NHS Foundation Trust:
Yeovil Hospital UTC is open 7 days a week, 09:00-21:00.
Chard UTC and West Mendip (Glastonbury) UTCs are also open 7 days a week, 08:00 to 20:30.
For minor illnesses, local pharmacies can help through the Pharmacy First scheme, without a need for referral from us: https://nhssomerset.nhs.uk/my-health/pharmacy-first/
Or access self-care guidance online at https://www.nhs.uk/health-a-to-z/
Sign up to the NHS App to request repeat prescriptions and check test results: https://www.nhsapp.service.nhs.uk/login
You can also self-refer to a number of services in Somerset:
Cancer Self-Referral – https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/cancer/somerset-self-referral/
Talking Therapies – https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/somerset-talking-therapies/online-referral-form/
Contraception and Sexual Health – https://www.swishservices.co.uk/
Eye Conditions (ACES) – https://somerseteyecare.co.uk/patient-information/aces-2/
If none of the above suit your needs, please click the image below to access askmyGP and submit your request.
askmyGP is not for emergencies – If your problem is urgent, please call 999 or if you’re unsure call 111 for advice.
Requests are reviewed by a clinician during working hours and you will receive an update within one working day about what will happen next and when, which will depend on clinical urgency as determined by our team.
REMEMBER you don’t always need to submit a request.
The NHS App can be used to order or obtain advice about repeat prescriptions. Alternatively, the following guidance may help you identify a more appropriate setting for your need.
Self Care
Care for yourself at home
Minor cuts & grazes
Minor bruises
Minor sprains
Coughs & colds
Pharmacy
Local expert advice
Minor Illnesses
Headaches
Stomach upsets
Bites & Stings
GP Advice
Out of hours: Call 111
Persistent Symptoms
Chronic pain
Long term conditions
New Prescriptions
UTC
Urgent Treatment Centres
Breaks & Sprains
X-rays
Cuts & Grazes
Fever & Rashes
A&E or 999
For emergencies only
Choking
Chest Pain
Blacking Out
Serious Blood Loss
