Ambleside Surgery 015394 32693

Hawkshead Medical Practice 015394 36246

Lines open 8.00am to 6.30pm

Appointment bookings from 8.30am

On holiday?

Please see the following pages for information about health services for holiday-makers.

Tourist phone line

There is a dedicated phone line for Tourists to the area seeking non-emergency medical treatment. The phone line 03000 247 247 can be called from 9am to 5.30pm every day ... [continue] Tourist phone line

NHS 111

NHS 111 is the number you need to ring if you have a problem out of hours (between 6.30pm and 8.30am Monday to Friday and at weekends). NHS 111 is ... [continue] NHS 111

Medication issues

For lost or forgotten medicines you should still contact your own registered surgery and ask them to send a prescription electronically (via EPS). Please use the service finder on the ... [continue] Medication issues

Minor illness

Many pharmacies also offer a minor ailment service and can give advice and recommend treatments for simple problems such as sunburn, insect bites, coughs and colds. Please use the service ... [continue] Minor illness

Other problems / I think I need to see a GP

Our GP surgeries are operating a ‘telephone first’ triage service for problems that you may feel need dealt with on the day. We may then offer ‘remote consultations’ via either ... [continue] Other problems / I think I need to see a GP

Alternative services

If you need medical advice or treatment but do not need to see a GP, there are some alternatives you can try instead. For example: NHS 111 for non-emergency medical advice ... [continue] Alternative services

Further information

Follow the links below for further information for holiday-makers. Minor injury units Pharmacy services Walk-in centres What services do sexual health clinics (GUM clinics) provide?

Date published: 12th April, 2023
Date last updated: 3rd May, 2023