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Welcome to Excel Primary Care

We are three NHS GP Practices that are currently responsible for the care of more than 18,000 patients, serving the community in Skelmersdale and Upholland.

The doctors and staff at Excel Primary Care are proud to offer the highest standard of patient-centred healthcare.

We run many clinics for the management of chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes and offer a wide variety of other medical services including antenatal and postnatal care, minor surgery, childhood vaccinations and well-person check-ups.

NHS App

Download the NHS App, or open the NHS website in a web browser, to set up and log in to your NHS account. Owned and run by the NHS, your NHS account is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services online, including appointments and prescriptions.

Access your NHS services
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NHS App

Know who to turn to for your healthcare

We want to help you get the right medical assistance when you’re ill, injured or have a long term condition. Going directly to the person with the appropriate skills is important. This can help you to a speedier recovery and makes sure all NHS services are run efficiently.

Pharmacist

When you need healthcare advice or help with medicines
Find your nearest pharmacy

Optician

Sudden loss of vision. Blurred vision. Painful or red eyes?
Find your nearest optician

Dentist

When your mouth or teeth need urgent attention
Find your nearest dentist

NHS Out-of-hours

When your GP and local pharmacy are closed
Out of hours

Minor injury

You will usually need a GP referral, except in an emergency.
Find your nearest hospital

Accident & Emergency

When an illness or injury is serious or life-threatening
When to call 999?

Health A-Z

Guide to conditions, symptoms & treatments
Health A-Z

Live Well

Advice, tips and tools for health & wellbeing
Live Well

Medicines Guide

How medicine works & possible side effects
Medicines A-Z

Find NHS Services

Find the service you need and book online.
NHS Services

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