Easy access (NHS Walk In Centre)

Member Name: vicky_wire

Product:	NHS Walk In Centre
Date:	01/02/09 (104 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Good opening hours

Disadvantages: Long waiting times

NHS Walk in centres are like a drop in doctors facility. You do not need to be registered there to use the service, and you can simply walk in, tell staff you would like an appointment, and wait to be seen.

You can use the walk in centre in any town or city, it does not need to be your own, so you can go there if you are travelling about and out of your area. The walk ins are also usually open later than usual doctors, and open on weekends, so they give you the flexibility to go to the doctors out of your normal working hours.

Sometimes the walk in centre has a long wait, which can be a matter of hours, which is a disadvantage, however the staff usually pre-warn you of this. You cant make your appointment and come back later though, you literally have to sit in there and wait for hours.

Summary: A good alternative if you dont need to see your regular GP.