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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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Having worked at Foundry Lane Surgery for nearly 30 years, Dr Hall has decided to retire at the end of March 2023.

Over the years, Dr Hall has got to know many of you, both as individuals and as families, extremely well.  This has made a challenging job immensely rewarding. 

Dr Hall has also enjoyed the support of many wonderful colleagues over the years.  Although he will miss everyone, he will be leaving you in the hands of a fantastic team, who will give you exceptional care in the future.

I am sure you will join us in wishing Dr Hall a happy retirement and all the best for the future.

Practice Management

Mrs Kay Harvey

Practice Manager

Administration

Miss Sarah Best

Senior Administrator

Mrs Michelle Smith

Medical Administrator/Receptionist

Reception

Jackie
Katie
Bethany
Tracy

Also, Bowel & Cervical Screening Champion / Carers Champion

 
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