NHS Lanarkshire reminding residents Primary Care Out of Hours Service supports urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed

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With winter putting extra pressure on healthcare services, NHS Lanarkshire is reminding residents that its Primary Care Out of Hours Service is here to support urgent medical needs when GP practices are closed.This vital service ensures you get the care you need without unnecessary delays.

NHS Lanarkshire’s urgent Out of Hours Service operates on an appointment-only basis, accessible by calling NHS 24 on 111. The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The service is specifically for urgent medical issues that cannot wait until your GP practice reopens.The health board's local Out of Hours team works closely with call handlers at NHS 24 to provide seamless support during out-of-hours periods.Dr Claire McGonagle, deputy clinical director for the Primary Care Out of Hours Service, said: “Our service is here to help with urgent health concerns that require attention when your GP practice is closed."When you call NHS 24 a call handler will ask you several questions about your condition via a computer system and one of their nursing staff may ask you a few questions too."If they feel you may need further medical input or even seen, they will pass your case to us."Once we receive the referral from NHS24, we may call and offer you a direct urgent appointment or you may be contacted by one of our clinicians first,