Birbeck Medical Group

Phone lines open 8am to 6.30pm

Urgent phone calls only between: 8am to 8.30am and 6pm to 6.30pm

Care and support

Carers

Are you looking after or providing support for a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you being helped or supported by a relative friend or neighbour? Your GP needs to know ... [continue] Carers

Find NHS services near you

Are you in need of a local dentist, optician, or a pharmacy? Find an NHS service easily by entering your postcode in the NHS service locator widget on this page.

Find your NHS number

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456. It is on any letter you receive from the NHS. You do not need to know your NHS ... [continue] Find your NHS number

Housebound and Older People

Staying at Home If home is where you want to be, it’s essential that you and your carers have as much support as possible. Caring can be hard work, both ... [continue] Housebound and Older People

Little Orange Book

The Little Orange Book contains advice and tips on how to manage common illnesses and problems that babies and young children often experience in the first 5 years of their ... [continue] Little Orange Book

NHS App

NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services on your smartphone, tablet or computer. You can use the NHS app to: Get your ... [continue] NHS App

NHS Health A to Z

Look up information about different conditions and treatments using the NHS Health A-Z widget on this page.    

NHS Live Well

Please use the NHS widget on this page for information and advice on healthy living.

Patient advocacy

An advocate is a person who speaks up for you, acts on your behalf and, where required, puts forward your case for you . They are: independent of Social Services ... [continue] Patient advocacy

Supporting community relationships for young people

Our family is different that’s what makes us unique. Meet new people More support when leaving families More support in developing good relationships Help us keep in contact with friends ... [continue] Supporting community relationships for young people

NHS video library

There are lots of information and advice videos on the NHS YouTube channel. The service is provided to help you make choices about your health, from lifestyle decisions about things ... [continue] NHS video library

Self care

Did you know that 10 of the most minor ailments seen by GPs can also be treated by you at home? By treating yourself at home you could save a ... [continue] Self care

Who should I see?

We try to keep our GP appointments for patients with more serious health problems. Before you book an appointment to see a doctor please consider whether an appointment with a ... [continue] Who should I see?

Date published: 5th February, 2021
Date last updated: 1st August, 2022