Pharmacy: Pharmacies offer free, confidential and expert advice about minor health concerns.
Online: Access trusted advice and information by visiting here
NHS111: When you need medical help or advice fast, but it is not a 999 emergency, call NHS111 service for free from mobile/landline
GP: GPs are open in core hours during the day, although local practice times may vary.
Extended Access: Local GP’s are available evenings/weekend, seven days a week, 365 days-a-year. To book an appointment, call your GP practice or visit www.nhs.uk/GPaccess
GP out-of-hours: You can still speak to a GP even after your practice has closed by using the GP out-of-hours service. To access this service, simply call NHS111 or visit www.111.nhs.uk.
Dental: For emergency treatment when your dentist is closed, call 0300 123 4010.
Walk-in Centre and Urgent Treatment Centre: Both centres can treat minor injuries and ailments, and are open seven days a week, 365 days-a-year and open 8am-8pm. Ormskirk Urgent Treatment Centre (Ormskirk Hospital, Wigan Road, Ormskirk, L39 2AZ), call 111 for appointment. Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre (The Concourse, Skelmersdale, WN8 6LJ) You will be seen in priority order, which will be decided by a clinician.