Appointments

Appointments System

All clinics are by appointment only. Appointments can be made by calling in, telephoning our reception on 0161 962 9662 or by booking online via the link at the top of this page. Online appointments cannot be made for the same day.  Please note when booking telephone appointments that every effort is made to contact you as near to your booked time as possible.  However this is not always possible ,  and we would ask for your patience if there is a delay. 

Patients wishing to use the online facility must first register for the service by contacting the surgery. Once signed up for this service you will also be able to use the online apps for Android and IOS. More information can be found at Patient Emis Access Apps.

If you wish to see a specific doctor please ask the receptionist. Appointments can be booked up to 4 weeks in advance.

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Doctors Surgery Hours

Monday

Dr Lavanya Subbiah(f)

 

Dr Sally Johnston (f)  

Extended Access 

 

 

09:00 – 12:00

14.30-  16:30 

15:00 – 18:30

18:30 - 19:30

 

 

Tuesday

Dr Lavanya Subbiah (f)

 

09:00 – 12:00

14:30 - 16:30

Wednesday

Dr Sally Johnston

 

09:00 - 12: 00

15:00-18:00

 

Thursday

 

Dr Lavanya Subbiah (f)

 

Extended Access

 

 

09:00 – 12:00 

15:00 - 18:00

18:30 - 19:30

 

Friday 

Dr Sally Johnston (f)           

09:00-12:00 

15:00 - 18:00

Practice Nurse Surgery Hours

     

Wednesday

Sr Julie Vanden (f)

9:30 - 12:00 

14:00 - 17:20

Thursday

Sr Julie Vanden (f)

09:30 – 12:00 

14:00 – 17:20

Home Visits

If your illness prevents you from attending the surgery, a home visit can be requested. Please try to contact us as early in the day as possible. The receptionist may ask for a few details to aid the doctor judge the urgency of the request.

Home visits take place between 13:00 – 14:30.

Patient Transport - Hospital Appointments

Patients who are unable (because of infirmity or disability) to get to hospital appointments may be able to use the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. This service is run by Arriva.

For details of eligibility and booking please ring the booking service on Telephone number: 0161 976 2555. You will need to be in possession of your NHS number to complete the booking.

Cancellations & Reminders

Cancel an Appointment

It is important that you inform the reception staff if you are unable to attend your appointment, this will allow that appointment to be offered to another patient. If you fail to notify the Practice that you are unable to attend, you will be sent a letter informing you that you have defaulted from your appointment. Persistent defaulters maybe removed from the list.

You can also complete our appointment cancellation notification request form. This can only be used if your appointment has been arranged for more than 24 hours in advance (excluding weekends and public holidays). You can also text to cancel your appointment.

Text Reminder Service

We have a texting service which allows you to receive confirmation and reminders about your appointments.

To have this service you will need to register by completing a consent form.

Please remember to update your contact details with us when you change address, telephone numbers and email address.

Late For Your Appointment

Please attend your appointment on time, if you are late you may not be seen. If you are not seen you will not be able to rearrange your appointment until the next working day-except in the event of an medical emergency that requires immediate attention.

Interpreter

If you require an interpreter to attend with you when you see your Doctor please notify the receptionist and she will arrange this for you.

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