Appointments will be 10 minutes long, but
if you feel you may need longer please let us know
Urgent telephone consultations are available
at the end of the doctor or nurse clinic at the clinician's
discretion
Emergencies and babies will be seen on the
same day at the clinician's discretion
If clinics are fully booked on the day, you
will be advised by the reception to ring up the practice
later that day to find out if there are any cancellations
Urgent cases will always be seen on the same
day, otherwise you will be offered the first available slot
with a doctor/triage staff within 48 hours, if a slot is
unavailable. However this maybe affected by unforeseen circumstances
such as sickness and holiday leave
Due to current circumstances we are utilizing
a "Book
on the Day" policy
To book appointments online, you must be registered
with our practice;
Extended
Opening Hours - Emergencies Only For patients who are unable to book
or make an appointment during normal surgery hours we
offer extended opening hours from 6.30PM to 7.00PM
on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.
We have a limited capacity of appointments so it is important
that if you are able to make an appointment but you cannot
attend, you need to let us know as someone else may need
that slot and you may not be able to book another one.
These appointments
cannot be prebooked and are just for emergencies.
If all the emergency
and urgent appointments are not available, and the problem
cannot wait, it is up to the doctor to decide if the patient
can be seen or not, it is not up to the receptionist (s).
Our nurses and doctors
work in well equipped office, minor surgery and recovery
rooms, and you can make appointments to see one onf them
for health checks, travel vaccincations, child immunisations,
ear syringing and ECGs.
Nurses will also provide
advice general health, dieting, diabetic control and family
planning.
You may also see a nurse
for routine blood pressure checks.
To book an your
appointment please ask one of our receptionists to book
your appointment
Booking
Appointments For 8 Week Parent And Baby Immunisations
During the Coronavirus pandemic, all
young babies will continue to receive their 2 month (8 week)
checks and immunisations from the practice. Patient's should
contact the practice to make an appointment for themselves
and their baby or babies, with one of our GP's and nurses.
Post-natal appointments can also be made with the nurse.
Important
Notice About Booking Appointments (fact-To-Face, Online And
Telephone Consultations Please do not book a GP appointment or
attend L.L. Medical Care Ltd if;
You have symptoms of cough, fever or difficulty
in breathing after being in contact with someone with a
confirmed case of coronavirus
You feel that they may have Coronavirus or
may have come into contact with someone who is or has shown
the symptoms of the Coronavirus
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic,
all patient appointments are telephone based triaged where
an appointment can be made via the telephone. Alternatively
use the eConsult service which we will respond back to you.
Any patients who are exhibiting
symptoms of the Coronavirus will not be seen and advised
to visit the practice.
Prior to the appointment all
patients are required to have their temperatures checked
and to ask the receptionist for a token which they can use
on our blood pressure machine, the machine will check your
Blood pressure, height and weight. You will get a printout
of your results which can then be passed onto the receptionist
where it can be added to your health records.
Face
masks and coverings are to be worn at all times by all GP's,
nurses, visitors and patients.
Some people may feel more comfortable showing
something that says they do not have to wear a face covering.
This could be in the form of an exemption card, badge or
even a home-made sign.
Getting The Help
That You Need
Most consultations are over the phone and via video. This
is for everyone's safety. We will assess your situation
and invite you into the practice if needed.
We can arrange same-day appointments if you
need urgent care but please don't visit without an appointment.
Appointments will be held in the best way to keep you safe
from Covid.
You can also contact 111, day or night, for
other urgent health advice - including if you have concerns
about your Covid-19 symptoms.
Please remember that 999 and A&E are for
emergencies.
Please help reduce infections, protect the
NHS and keep each other safe.
Everyone
working for the NHS has a legal duty to keep information about
you confidential.
We understand
how important it is to keep your personal information safe
and secure and we take this very seriously. We have taken
steps to make sure your personal information is looked after
in the best possible way and we review this regularly.
Please read
our GDPR
Privacy Policy carefully, as it contains important information
about how we use the personal and healthcare information we
collect on your behalf.