NHS walk-in centre

NHS walk-in centre
a medical centre offering free and fast access to health-care advice and treatment. The first centres were opened in January 2000, and most are in big cities. They provide guidance on how to utilize NHS services as well as advice on minor injuries and illnesses.

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