Appointments

If you need to book a routine or follow-up appointment with a particular GP you can make an appointment up to six weeks in advance. Please phone after 10.30am to avoid busy times. Many routine appointments are for patients who have a long-term or chronic condition that needs monitoring on a regular basis. It is important to continue your regular check-ups, even if you are feeling well. We hold regular clinics; please see the Clinics section for the full list.

Same day appointments

We are a busy practice, and providing some same day appointments makes it easier for you to see a doctor quickly. Approximately one third to one half of our GP appointments are same day appointments. You can phone anytime for same day appointments, these appointments are released in time order.

What if I can’t get an appointment?

The surgery is particularly busy on Mondays especially during the winter months. If your appointment is not urgent, try to book on a less busy day after 10.30. If you let us know as soon as possible you can’t attend your appointment, we can then make it available for another patient. You can book to have a telephone consultation with a doctor if you wish. He or she will ring you at an agreed time on the telephone number you have given.

When should I see a nurse?

Nurses based at our practice treat patients for a wide range of common conditions (e.g. minor injuries/illnesses, removing stitches, travel vaccinations, immunisations and so on). Our practice nurses are also specially trained to run routine clinics for certain conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. (Each of our nurses specialises in a different area, so you need to book ahead with the most appropriate person). Our reception staff will be able to advise whether a nurse appointment is appropriate.

How to get a Health Check-Up

Newly registered patients, those aged 75 or over who have not had a consultation in the past year and adult patients under 75 who have not had a consultation in the past three years all have the right to request a health check consultation with either a doctor or nurse at the practice. Please call reception to arrange an appointment.

Cancellations

If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.

Online Services – Prescriptions and Appointments

If you would like to order a repeat prescription, make a new appointment or cancel an existing appointment, please use the Patient Access website:

You will need to register for this service with the practice, but once registered you can order your medication on line or through an App in a safe and secure manner. If you haven’t yet signed up for GP Online Services call into the practice with two forms of photo ID and proof of address. We can sign you up there and then.