WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CARE TRUST?
This is the Government body that looks after registrations with NHS doctors and dentists. They are also the people who issue the NHS cards. WHAT DO I DO IF I WANT TO SEE A GYNAECOLOGIST In the United Kingdom gynaecologists work in a different way to those in many other countries. They do not see people for contraception or for vaginal infections. If you need contraception you should either visit your Nurse/GP or a Family Planning Clinic. If you would like a smear test (pap smear) either of the above clinics can do these for you or you can see the Practice Nurse at your GP surgery? Routine screening is for women aged 25 – 65 years. If non of the above apply and you still need to see a gynaecologist make an appointment with your GP and if they feel it is appropriate they will refer you to one. WHAT DO I DO IF I THIINK I MAY HAVE A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTION? If you think that you may have a genital infection the best place to go is to a GP, as they have facilities to do a wide range
