Appointments

Configure Appointment Details

💡 Need Medical Advice or Help with Admin Tasks?

Our online system is the fastest and most effective way to reach us, whether you need medical advice or support with administrative requests.

βœ… Use "Questions and Admin" for:

Please select this option only for non-medical requests, such as:

  • πŸ“„ Doctor’s letter or report

  • πŸ“ Referral query

  • 🧾 Sick note / Fit note request

  • πŸ’Š Repeat prescription request or❓ Medication queries

  • πŸ” Test results

  • 🌍 Travel risk assessment

  • πŸ§‘‍πŸ’» Update your personal details

  • πŸ’Œ Register for electronic prescriptions (EPS)

β›” Please do NOT use "I need medical advice" for these requests.

🩺 Use "I Need Medical Advice" for:

Select this option only if you're feeling unwell or have a health concern that isn’t related to the above admin list, such as:

  • πŸ€• Headaches or migraines

  • 🌸 Women’s health issues

  • πŸ’™ Men’s health concerns

  • 😴 Sleep issues

  • 🦴 Joint pain or skin conditions

  • Any other new or ongoing symptoms

πŸ’¬ This helps us get your request to the right team faster and avoid delays in your care.

πŸ“² Click the Here or scan the QR code to get started, we're here to help.

Cancelling or changing an Appointment

How to Cancel or Change Your Appointment

If you need to cancel or rearrange your appointment, you can do so in one of the following ways:

  • Complete our online admin request formclick here 

  • Call our cancellation line and leave a voicemail: 01462 654040

Please give us at least 24 hours’ notice so we can offer the appointment to another patient.

If your appointment is within the next hour, please contact the reception team directly by phone.

Important:
Missed appointments without notice may result in a formal warning letter. Repeated missed appointments could lead to removal from our patient list.

Booking an Appointment – What You Need to Know

🩺 Do You Really Need a GP Appointment?

Before booking an appointment, consider whether your condition could be managed with self-care or advice from a pharmacist or NHS 111.

💊 Self-Care Is Often the Best First Step

Many minor illnesses do not require a GP appointment or prescription. Your local pharmacist can advise on a wide range of common issues, including:

  • Back pain
  • Colds, Cold Sores, Coughs, Chickenpox
  • Conjunctivitis (Allergic or Infective)
  • Constipation, Diarrhoea
  • Earache, Earwax
  • Hay fever, Headache, Head Lice
  • Indigestion, Insect stings
  • Mouth ulcers
  • Nappy rash, Nosebleeds
  • Sinusitis, Sore throat, Sprains and Strains
  • Warts and Verrucas

Pharmacists are trained professionals who can provide expert guidance and recommend over-the-counter treatments – often without any need to see a GP.

📞 Other Services That Can Help

NHS 111

For advice on colds, sore throats, coughs, and other common ailments, call NHS 111 or use the NHS 111 Symptom Checker online.
They can guide you on the most appropriate next steps.

 

πŸ₯ Minor Injury Units Nearby

If you have a minor injury such as cuts, sprains, burns or minor fractures, you may be able to access help faster by visiting a Minor Injury Unit rather than waiting for a GP appointment.

Lister Hospital – Open 24 hours
Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB
πŸ“ž Tel: 01438 314333

Queen Elizabeth II Hospital – Open 08:00–22:00
Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HQ
πŸ“ž Tel: 01438 314333

 

πŸŒ™ Extended Hours Appointments

We offer pre-bookable evening and weekend appointments for routine care. Please contact the reception team for available times.

Note: Extended hours clinics are by appointment only. There is no duty doctor and no emergency care available during these sessions.

πŸ• Out-of-Hours Care

For urgent issues outside of normal practice hours, please contact the Out-of-Hours GP service via NHS 111 or call 01438 314333. This service operates 24/7 for emergencies only.

🤝 Help Us Help You – Make the Most of Your Appointment

Talk to Reception

Our trained reception team are here to help. By sharing the reason for your appointment, they can direct you to the most appropriate clinician – such as a nurse, healthcare assistant, or pharmacist – saving valuable GP time for complex issues.

See the Right Person

Today’s NHS is a team effort. For example:

  • Travel vaccinations → Travel clinic
  • Cholesterol checks or blood pressure → Healthcare assistant
  • Minor illness → Practice nurse or local pharmacist

Your GP is best reserved for ongoing or complex issues.

Prioritise & Be Specific

Let the GP know your main concern upfront so they can focus the consultation effectively. Start with a clear description of your symptoms (e.g. “I’ve had a cough and fever for three days”). You don’t need to diagnose yourself – just explain how you feel and what you're hoping for.

Follow-Up? Give a Quick Recap

If you’re coming back for a follow-up, start with a 10-second summary of why you came last time and what’s changed since. This helps the clinician pick up where you left off.

 

Thank you for working with us to ensure appointments are used appropriately. This allows us to offer timely care to everyone who needs it.

If you’re still unsure whether you need an appointment, please speak to our reception team or use NHS 111 online for advice.

 

Page last reviewed: 24 July 2025
Page created: 01 March 2023