Appointments - 812315

To make an appointment to see the doctor or the Practice Nurse telephone 812315. For routine appointments it is better to see the same doctor so that you may get to know each other well.

Urgent cases will always be seen the same day, although sometimes it may not be with the doctor of your choice.

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.

EXTENDED HOURS

We recognise that sometimes it is not easy to see us during working hours and can offer early morning appointments between 7.30-8.30am, please note that the availability of these appointments can vary from week to week and they are designed for those who are unable to attend during normal working hours.

Home Visits - 812315

Please telephone before 10.30am.

Patients who are too ill or completely housebound will be visited at their home. House Visits are not for patients who are able to get out to attend any other appointments elsewhere.

When requesting a house call, the receptionist will ask about your symptoms and the nature of your problem so that the doctor can assess the urgency and priority of calls.

Whenever possible please attend the surgery - the doctors have many more facilities in the surgery to examine you, investigate you and treat you, as well as it being more time efficient.

Sickness Certificates

You do not require a doctor’s sickness certificate for any illness lasting seven days or less.  Your employer may require you to complete a self-certification form (SC2) which is available from your employer or the HMRC website.

Fit Notes

You only have to give your employer a fit note (sick note) if you are off sick for more than 7 days in a row (including non-working days).