GP and dental services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
NHS England commissions GP and dental services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. For more information, please contact NHS England at England.contactus@nhs.net or telephone 0300 311 2233.
You can find more information on GP and dental services below:
GP services
If you have an illness that won’t go away and isn’t life-threatening, contact your GP surgery to make an appointment. Most GP surgeries offer extended opening hours for a limited range of services. Outside of normal opening hours, please call NHS 111.
Your GP surgery provides a range of services, including general medical advice and treatment, prescriptions, referral to a specialist or hospital (where appropriate), and injections and tests (such as immunisations, blood tests or cervical smears). Remember to tell your doctor if you have taken or are taking any self-care treatment.
Not registered with a GP or on holiday in Cornwall?
If you are not registered with a local GP practice, you should do so as soon as possible to ensure that you can receive medical treatment when you need it. Don’t wait until you are ill.
It will mean that the GP has access to your medical records and will be able to make more informed decisions about how to treat you. You will need to be registered with a GP to get ongoing care, such as referral to hospital or access to other services in the practice.
If you are on holiday in Cornwall, please call NHS 111 if you need to see a GP.
Out of hours
If you require a GP outside of normal opening hours, please call the GP out-of-hours service on 111. To find your nearest GP service, visit www.nhs.uk or call 111.
Need an NHS dentist?
If you would like help to find an NHS dentist for routine dental care, please contact the Dental Helpline on 0333 006 3300 or email accessdentalhelpline@nhs.net
Community dental services
Smile Together provides community dental care for patients in Cornwall.
It is important to have your teeth checked on a regular basis to help prevent problems with your teeth, gums and mouth.
Emergency dental care
If you think you need urgent dental treatment and you already have a dentist, you should contact them on their usual number. If you are not registered with a dentist and have an emergency, contact 0333 405 0290. Alternatively, call NHS 111 for further advice.