Appointments
Routine appointments
When you contact our GP practice in need of an appointment, there are a number of ways in which we can help. The receptionist will look at the services below and find the best service to help you get the quickest and most appropriate care.
Self care
Before you contact us , have you tried using NHS 111 Online? This can help you see what care you need. You can also also visit Health A-Z for information on conditions https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/
Pharmacy referrals
The NHS are advising patients with certain symptoms to seek help at a Pharmacy first.
For more information visit this page: Pharmacy First
Physiotherapist
We have a physiotherapist in the surgery who can deal with many ailments, including arthritis, possible problems with muscles ligaments and tendons and mobility changes.
Clinical Pharmacists and Minor illness team
We have Clinical Pharmacists who can review long term conditions such as blood pressure, asthma and COPD. They can conduct medication reviews and give advice about medication. Our minor illness team can deal with minor ailments such as chest infections, rashes and urinary tract infections.
Routine Appointments
Depending on what you need to see a GP about, we may offer a routine appointment. These are non-urgent appointments for discussing long-term conditions, new referrals, a new (non-urgent) diagnosis, test results, or private administration requests. These will be offered as telephone calls or face to face.
Urgent Appointments
If you are un-able to be seen by one of the above services, we provide urgent appointment availability with one of our GPs. These appointments are released at 08:30 and 14:00 each day.
Cancelling your appointment
If you have an appointment that you cannot attend or wish to cancel, please let us know as soon as you can.
We have a dedicated cancellation line which is open 24/7 . You can call this line us on 01179805700 or use our online form. Please use the telephone line when the surgery is closed.
Consult with a Doctor online
E Consult is only open when the surgery is open. Monday-Friday 8.30am-6.30pm.
Improved Access
GP practices are now working together to offer more appointments in the evenings, early mornings or at weekends.
Cadbury Heath Healthcare offers a regular Tuesday evening clinic (18.30 until 20.00) as part of this service.
Home Visits
Our surgery provides home visits for patients who are medically housebound and unable to attend the surgery.
Discuss these when needed by calling our reception team – (0117) 980 5700.