As we head towards winter, more people are expected to be struck down with colds, flu and other common ailments - but there are some conditions which can get people treated more quickly

Amid warnings of a 'tripledemic' of cold, flu and Covid this winter, millions could bypass the GP queue and directly access advice and medication for seven common health conditions

There are often lengthy waits to get an appointment with a doctor but if you have one of these conditions you can dodge the queue

If you have these conditions or symptoms you should be able to avoid the long-wait at the surgery