Desford Medical Centre - How to make an appointment to see your doctor or nurse at the surgery

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FRIENDS OF DESFORD SURGERY - PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP

The Friends of Desford Surgery are looking for enthusiastic new members to join them in supporting the Medical Centre. The group meet 4 times a year, and represent the voice of patients, and also attend regular meetings within the wider Clinical commissioning group. Additionally, the group produce a quarterly newsletter for patients, as well as organise fundraising and health awareness events. If you are interested in joining the group, please contact Mrs Anju Maini, at the Surgery. Thank you!

Appointments can now be booked on line. Please contact the Surgery, if you wish to use this facility. Details will be provided on how to register.

Appointments

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Home Visits & Telephone Access

Appointments

Phone the surgery number to arrange appointments, repeat prescriptions and home visits. If you prefer a telephone consultation this too can be arranged.

You can now book appointments online: Please ask at reception for a form.

GP Appointments are available Monday to Friday. Morning sessions run from 8.30am until 11.00am and afternoon sessions take place from 3.30pm until 6.00pm. These appointments vary, as some will be pre-bookable in advance, as well as having urgent appointments which are opened on the day.

NHS 111 is operational for patients requiring medical care/advice after 6:30pm. The surgery telephone line will ask patients to hang up and dial 111. Patients will then be signposted to the correct service.

Seeing the Doctor

Our standard is that you should be able to see the Doctor or the Practice Nurse within 24 hours it is it URGENT - 48 hours if it is ROUTINE.

Book your Appointments Online

Before you can start booking GP appointments online (or order repeat prescriptions) you must first register your details for this service.

It is quick and easy to register. You will need to come into the surgery for an application form and then you will be given the relevant details to enable you to set up an account and use the system

Once registered you will be able to view any appointments you have already made, cancel them if necessary, or book a new appointment with the doctor.

When you book an appointment online you will receive confirmation which you can print off and bring with you when you attend the surgery. There is no need to reconfirm

Click Here to book your appointment online

Home Visits

Please only request home visits if you are too ill to attend the surgery or housebound. If possible, please try and do so before 11am.

Telephone Consultations

Telephone consultations are available daily, and usually take place after Morning Surgery. If you require a telephone consultation, please telephone the Surgery before 11.00am, if possible. Please note, where a consultation is requested after 3.00pm, all routine requests will be added on to the consultation list for the following day.