Can you just turn up to a NHS consultants clinic?
No, but yes. You are not meant to. You are meant to have an appointment. But ..
The big BUT. It can be a good tactic if you either think:
- Your problem is in their area (or similar), and/or
- You cannot get in to see your GP.
So its good to keep a record of which days and where their clinics are. You are very unlikely to be turned away especially if you are politely assertive [“hint!” MyHSN Ed].
CKDEx is well aware how frustrated the public are with the NHS at present. And we are very sorry.
We are trying to give you tips like this so you can better use (or ‘game’!) the system, when it is so hard to get to see one of us, either GP or hospital doctor.
Summary
We have answered the question ‘can you just turn up to a NHS consultants clinic?’ No, but yes, its not such a crazy idea, as most will see you. We hope it has been helpful.
