An NHS Doctor has urged people to remember eight things before their next appointment. Taking to social media, she admitted: "It can sometimes be overwhelming or daunting going to a GP appointment."

Because of this, Dr Mollie Harmer-Leicester shared a few simple ways to help you make the most of your GP visit. The NHS Resident Doctor first urged people to bring someone with them.

In her caption, she explained: "A friend or family member can help listen, remember information, and offer support if you feel overwhelmed."

The NHS has also listed questions you may want to ask(Image: Getty)

In addition, she suggests a few other things people do. This includes:

Concluding her advice, she wrote: "At the end of the day, your GP or healthcare professional genuinely wants to do their best to help you.

"However, GP appointments are often only 10 minutes and can be very pressured. If you arrive prepared, you’re much more likely to get the most out of the consultation and feel empowered to take ownership of your own health."

The health service also has a checklist of questions to ask at your appointment.

Tests, such as blood tests or scans

Treatment

Surgery

What next?

If you can't get an appointment, there are steps you can take

According to the NHS, if you’re having trouble booking an appointment, you should reach out to your GP surgery directly. Information about the complaints procedure and the surgery’s management team is usually available on their website.

It adds: "If you're not comfortable raising a complaint directly or do not feel you've had a satisfactory response, you can complain to the NHS."