Appointments

All appointments with a GP are bookable on the day.  Appointments with Nurses are pre-bookable.

It does help to present the Doctor with one problem at each consultation rather than saving them up. We do try and keep to time with our appointments but on occasion delays are unavoidable. You will be notified if this occurs.

An appointment is for one person only - always book a separate appointment for any other members of your family who wish to see the doctor.

Please let us know if you are unable to attend a booked appointment as soon as possible because even at short notice the appointment may be offered to another patient.

Chaperones

During intimate examination you are entitled to ask for a chaperone to be present.

Students

We are actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are attached to our practice for periods throughout the year. We feel the training of these students is an important part of ensuring the future of General Practice and the NHS. You should always be asked if you are happy for a student to be present during your consultation. If you do not feel comfortable with this they will be asked to leave. Any decision regarding the presence of students will in no way adversely affect your care.

Appointments

All appointments with a GP are bookable on the day.  Appointments with Nurses are pre-bookable.

It does help to present the Doctor with one problem at each consultation rather than saving them up. We do try and keep to time with our appointments but on occasion delays are unavoidable. You will be notified if this occurs.

An appointment is for one person only - always book a separate appointment for any other members of your family who wish to see the doctor.

Please let us know if you are unable to attend a booked appointment as soon as possible because even at short notice the appointment may be offered to another patient.

Chaperones

During intimate examination you are entitled to ask for a chaperone to be present.

Students

We are actively involved in teaching both undergraduate and postgraduate students who are attached to our practice for periods throughout the year. We feel the training of these students is an important part of ensuring the future of General Practice and the NHS. You should always be asked if you are happy for a student to be present during your consultation. If you do not feel comfortable with this they will be asked to leave. Any decision regarding the presence of students will in no way adversely affect your care.

Home Visits

Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible. In this respect, if you do need a home visit, you can help us by calling reception before 10:00.

You may only request a home visit if you are housebound or are too ill to visit the practice. Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed. Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls.

You can also be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby or if you are newly registered with a GP and have a child under five years.