Who is the most appropriate professional for your care?
Please consider what the best options for your healthcare are, based on the urgency of your condition and nature of your ailment.
Need to speak with someone when the surgery is closed?
Call 111
Call 111 when we are closed to speak to an NHS professional on any urgent health or medical issue.
Calls are free from landlines and mobiles.
If you have an emergency please call 999
If you need to see ot talk to doctor outside normal surgery hours, you can access appointment at the following:
Monday to Friday 18:30 till 20:00
Aston Pride Health Centre, 74 Victoria Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5HA
Church Road Surgery, 28 Church Road, Aston, B6 5UP
Weekend Service
Summerfield Group Practice, Summerfield Primary Care Centre, 133 Heath Street, B18 7AL
Saturday between 09:00-13:00
Sunday 09:00 – 12:00
All by appointments only
Get immediate help from your local pharmacy
Visit a pharmacy for healthcare advice without an appointment
Your local pharmacist is able to help with minor cuts, sprains, aches and pains, colds and flu, headaches, rashes, cystitis, emergency contraceptive (most pharmacies now offer this service) and other common conditions.
No appointment is necessary and your local pharmacist is open late, is available at weekends and many public holidays.
Get immediate help for minor injuries
Use your local minor injuries unit if you need medical treatment or advice which does not need a visit to A&E or a medical appointment.
Some examples of problems they deal with:
- sprains and strains
- suspected broken limbs
- minor head injuries
- cuts and grazes
- bites and stings
- minor scalds and burns
- ear and throat infections
- skin infections and rashes
- eye problems
- coughs and colds
- feverish illness in adults
- feverish illness in children
- abdominal pain
- vomiting and diarrhoea
- emergency contraception
Have you tried self-care?
A range of common illnesses such as cold and flu and minor injuries can be treated at home simply by combining a well-stocked medicine cabinet with plenty of rest.
Examples of the ailments best treated by yourself are:
- Hangover
- Grazed knee
- Common cold
- Sore throat
- Headache
- Colds & Flu
There is a wide variety of helpful Self Care information and resources which could help you to treat your illness without the need for an appointment:
Arrange an appointment with a nurse
Please speak to the surgery to arrange an appointment with other clinical prescribers.
See a Nurse about: blood pressure checks, Pill check, cervical smears, family planning advice, baby immunisations, adult vaccinations as flu, pneumococcal, shingles, diabetes management, asthma care, COPD care, CHD & Hypertension annual, Bloods, free health checks for 40-70 year olds, travel advice, wound dressings, removal of stitches and clips etc.
Call the surgery on 0121 554 1757 to arrange an appointment with our nurse and you may be seen more quickly.
Need medical advice or treatment from one of our doctors?
Some patients, often those with complex and long-standing medical problems, may need an appointment with a doctor.