HOW DO I...
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT OR CONTACT MY DOCTOR?

All consultations are by appointment which can be made in person or by telephone (See Opening Times). Where possible the appointment will be with your usual doctor but if this is not the case you will be offered an appointment with an alternative doctor or health care professional.
Some problems can be resolved over the telephone. Suggested times for phoning to speak to your doctor are between 11.15 and 11.30am.

HOW DO I...
OBTAIN A HOME VISIT?

Home visits are at the discretion of the doctor. Please do not ask your doctor to call unless the patient is genuinely too ill to come to the surgery. A rash or temperature does not prevent patients coming to the surgery and will not endanger others. Simply tell the receptionist on arrival. Where the condition of the patient does require a home visit, please try to let us know between 8.30 - 10.30am. Please note that it is nearly always in the best interest of the patient to attend the surgery.

HOW DO I...
OBTAIN THE RESULTS OF MEDICAL TESTS?

These may be obtained by ringing between 2.30 - 4.30pm. The receptionist may then inform you of the result or she may ask you to arrange an appointment with your doctor to discuss your result. It is practice policy only to give results of medical tests to patients over 16 and to the parents of those below this age.

Laboratory Specimens
Specimens are sent to the hospital each week day. If you are asked to bring a specimen on those days please ensure that we receive it before 12 noon.