Self-care, screening and the things worth knowing before you need us.
Most of what people ask for them for is viral.
Home readings are usually more useful than the one taken in a surgery.
A little preparation genuinely changes what can be done in the time.
Age-based programmes that find things before they cause symptoms.
Before you come
Online or at reception. We request your previous records, which usually arrive within a fortnight.
Reception is not being nosy — it is how they give you the right length of appointment with the right person.
If you have several, say so and ask for a longer slot rather than trying to fit them into fifteen minutes.
Or a printed list, including anything bought over the counter or prescribed elsewhere.
Checklist
What to bring
Appointments
Same-day appointments are released each morning for people who are unwell. Routine appointments and clinics can be booked further ahead.