Please think Pharmacy First- Pharmacists can offer advice on a range of illness cush as coughs, colds, sore throats, ear infections. aches and pains.  They can also give advice about medicines.  This includes how to use your medicine, side effects or any other questions you may have.  If they cannot help you they will refer you to a GP or other healthcare professional.

If you wish to book a GP appointment, please complete an online request form. Click on the red button below entitled "New request"  or click on the Online Consultation Requests Button above and it will take you directly to the online form.

You do not need a log in or password.  Just select either from Medical Request or Admin request and complete the few simple questions and submit your form.  Please ensure that you enter you personal details correctly on the online forms.  Please note that we are unable to send into a GP if the details are incorrect and will result in your request being rejected and this could lead to a delay in treatment.

If you are having trouble in filling in this form- you can still contact the practice by phone and our team will assist you with the same online form.

For all nurses appointments, please call the Reception Team as normal on 01202 974700 to book an appointment.

In an emergency, always call 999. 

General practice is facing unprecedented pressure. Demand is exceeding capacity, patients are facing longer delays and abuse in practice is rising as a result.  We are working hard to meet the increased demand in the area.  We are sorry that our waiting times may be longer than you are used to, but help us to help you, by choosing the right person for your problem at the right time.  You don't always need to see a GP.

Please take a few minutes to look at the following video by clicking on the link...

You don't always need to see your GP

 

Please click on the following link to find out more about hospital waiting times in the area.

My Planned Care gives you advice and support while you wait and helps you to prepare for your hospital consultation, treatment, or surgery. This includes giving you information about waiting times at your hospital and other supporting and local services while you wait.

This site is updated weekly and can be viewed by anyone, which means you, your family or carer as well as your NHS team can all see the latest information.

Your hospital team will be in touch with you as soon as they can. If you are looking for an update, please check this website before contacting your hospital or GP as the surgery has no influence over waiting times.

https://www.myplannedcare.nhs.uk/

In June 2023, we received 5 responses to our Friends and Family Test.

5 Patients rated our service "Very Good"