GP practices across Hampshire are expanding the ways people can get the right care.
Advanced nurse practitioners (ANPs) are playing a growing role in patient care, and are being featured as part of the NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight 'It Takes a Team' campaign,
The campaign is highlighting the wider team of professionals now supporting GPs.
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Bernie Kelly, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said: "From chest infections and tonsilitis to urinary tract infections and a wide range of minor illnesses, I can assess, diagnose, treat and prescribe.
"Being able to offer this level of care means patients are seen sooner and more often by the professional best suited to their needs.
"What would have usually gone to a GP, doesn’t always need to anymore because it’s about making sure you see the right clinician for your ailment.”
ANPs are registered nurses who have undertaken additional training and academic qualification, enabling them to complete reviews similar to those carried out by GPs.
James Roach, Director of Primary Care and Local Care at NHS Hampshire and Isle of Wight, said: "Advanced Nurse Practitioners play a vital role in modern primary care.
"They enhance the range of clinical expertise available within GP practices, improve patient experience and help reduce pressure on GPs."
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