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What is 'extended access'?

It's the term we use to describe the additional evening and weekend appointments that are now available with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals for pre-booked and 'same day' booked appointments.

When can I get an 'extended access' appointment?

In addition to your regular GP practice opening hours, you have access to the following extended access appointments:

  Monday - Friday 6pm - 8pm

  Saturday - 9am - 3pm

  Sunday - 11am - 1pm

Who can get an appointment on an evening or weekend?

Anyone can use the extended access appointments.  However, this services is ideal if you:

* find it difficult to attend an appointment during the working day (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

* are a busy parent with small children; or

* rely on working carers to take you to appointments

How do I attend an extended access appointment?

You can access face to face or telephone and video consultation appointments vie the extended access service.  This will be based on individual need and the nature of the appointment required. 

What services can I get from extended access appointments?

Extended access appointments provide routine appointments you would get during normal opening hours, this includes:-

  * GP, nurse and health care assistant appointments

  * NHS health checks

  Pharmacist (for more information, please contact your practice)

  * Musculoskeletal (MSK) appointments

  * Long Term Condition reviews including Spirometry

How do I get an extended access appointment?

Extended access appointments are only available via booking.  There is no 'walk-in' offer.  To book an appointment, you must contact your own GP practice.  You can book via telephone or by using your GP online service (speak to your own practice for more information).

Always cancel any appointment you no longer need, someone else could be using it.

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Complaints and Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Foundry Lane Surgery's Complaints Form

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The NHS Constitution outlines the rights and responsibilities which apply to everyone who is entitled to receive NHS services

As a patient you are entitled to:

  • Choose your GP practice.
  • Express a preference for using a particular doctor.
  • Be spoken to with respect, care and courtesy

As a patient you have the following responsibilities:

  • You must live in the catchment area.
  • If your appointment could wait for a day or two please be responsible and do not demand to be fitted in immediately.
  • Please arrive on time for your appointment. We recognise that the Drs do sometimes run behind – we do not know what a patients problem is until the patient attends, you know the time of your appointment when you make it.
  • If you have a number of problems to discuss with the GP please talk to the receptionist about booking a double or extended appointment
  • Speak to staff with respect, and courtesy.
  • Inform us promptly if you change your contact details including your mobile phone number.
  • Cancel any appointment you are not going to use at least one hour before your appointment time. Wasted appointments are reviewed regularly and those who repeatedly waste appointments are removed from our list.

Complaints

Many people regularly visit local primary care providers such as their doctor, dentist, optician, or pharmacy and have a positive experience. If you encounter any problems, you should always contact the practice, from where you received treatment, advice, or care to give them the chance to address the issue promptly. This option has NOT changed.

However, if you do not feel comfortable or believe it is inappropriate to raise your complaint directly with your primary care provider, you must now contact the West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) instead of NHS England. Please contact us by:

Email: wyicb.complaints@nhs.net

Telephone: 01924 552 150*

In writing: Complaints Team, West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, White Rose House West Parade, Wakefield WF1 1LT

*Monday to Friday 9 to 5 p.m. excluding bank holidays.

Out of hours: Please leave a voice message about the best time to contact you to discuss the details.



 
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