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Appointments

Urgent appointments

You can request an appointment with a doctor or clinician by using our Get help for any health problem form. Your request will be assessed and assigned to the best person to help you with your concern.

Please ensure you check your emails regularly for our response.

You can request an urgent appointment for today or tomorrow (Monday to Friday) during opening times.

We will respond to requests within 2 working hours.

Depending on the time you submit your request, you may not get a response on the same day.

You can also:

When you get in touch, we’ll ask what you need help with.

We will use your answers to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or healthcare professional to help you.

Routine appointments

Routine appointments are usually booked or arranged in advance and you will be seen by a clinician such as a nurse or healthcare assistant.

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Blood tests
  • Cervical screening
  • Family planning and sexual health advice
  • Vaccinations

To request a routine appointment in advance during opening times:

When you get in touch, we’ll ask what you need help with.

We will use your answers to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or healthcare professional to help you.

Extended hours

We have an extended hours clinic on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. These extended hours clinics are for telephone consultations only.

Enhanced Access Service

More Appointments, More Flexibility.

We now offer additional evening and weekend appointments to better suit your schedule.

What’s Available?

  • GP Appointments
  • Nurse & Healthcare Assistant Services
  • Vaccinations & Immunisations
  • Health Checks & Screenings
  • Long-Term Condition Reviews
  • Mental Health Support
  • Physiotherapy & More

When & Where?

Appointments are available:

  • Evenings & Weekends
  • Across participating local GP practices

How to Book?

  • Speak to your GP Practice Reception Team
  • Call during normal working hours to schedule an appointment

Why Choose Enhanced Access?

  • More convenient appointment times
  • Access to a range of healthcare professionals

Ask at Reception for More Information.

Your appointment

However you choose to contact us, we may offer you a consultation:

  • by phone
  • face to face at the surgery
  • on a video call
  • by text or email

Appointments by phone, video call or by text or email can be more flexible and often means you get help sooner.

Cancelling or changing an appointment

To cancel your appointment:

If you need help when we are closed

If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or call 111.

NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

If you need help with your appointment

Please tell us:

  • if there’s a specific doctor, nurse or other health professional you would prefer to respond
  • if you would prefer to consult with the doctor or nurse by phone, face-to-face, by video call or by text or email
  • if you need an interpreter
  • if you have any other access or communication needs

Related information

Health A to Z

Sick notes

Test results

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 28 February 2025