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Primary care

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Primary care

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Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd

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Healthcare provided in the community for people making an initial approach to a medical practitioner or clinic for advice or treatment.

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Primary care

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Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

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The first point of contact in the health service, usually your GP, practice nurse, local pharmacist, dentist or NHS walk-in centre. Primary care doctors deal with a wide range of health problems. They treat common illnesses, help you manage long-term conditions and refer you to a specialist doctor when necessary.

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