Routine Appointments
Simply telephone or call in to make an appointment. These are booked at 10 minute intervals. We aim to offer a routine appointment within 48 hours (this may not always be with the doctor of your choice). Longer appointments can sometimes be arranged in special circumstances.
Although you will be registered with one doctor, you may see any doctor you choose. We recommend you try to see the same doctor each time, as far as possible, so that you have better continuity of care. Please tell the receptionist if you need time for more than one person (e.g. if bringing children) so that adequate time is allocated.
Urgent Appointments
From Monday to Friday, spaces are reserved for patients with conditions needing urgent medical advice and attention. These spaces are not to be used for long-standing medical problems: problems that could wait a day or two: medical certificates: or repeat prescriptions. If you think you need to be seen the same day, please try to telephone before 10.00am. It may not always be possible to see the doctor of you choice.
Other Appointments
Appointments are now available outside of our opening hours. These appointments must be booked in advance via reception and are primarily aimed at those patients who have difficulty attending appointments during our usual opening hours. These appointments are available on:
Mondays 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Tuesdays 7.00 - 8.00 am
Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.00 am
Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30 pm
HOW TO SEE A NURSE OR OTHER CLINICIAN
Telephone or come to reception to make an appointment with a Practice Nurse (10 or 15 minute spaces according to need). To see a Complementary Therapist , Counsellor, District Nurse, Midwife or other Specialist, you need to be referred by your doctor.
HELPING US TO HELP YOU
If you arrive more than ten minutes late for an appointment, you may be asked to make another appointment - unless it is an emergency.
Please cancel any appointments you are unable to attend, whether at the Centre or a Hospital.