**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

NEW: More GP Appointments released

We are working with NHS England to offer extra GP appointments over the busy winter period. This is because we know that there are times you want to be able to see a GP at short notice. We also know that over winter lots of people have seasonal illnesses which require more than a pharmacy but don’t need emergency treatment.

The extra appointments are bookable on the day by ringing reception on the usual number or by booking online.

If you haven’t yet signed up for GP Online Services simply call into the practice with two forms of photo ID and proof of address. We can sign you up there and then. GP Online Services makes it easy to book appointments online, request repeat prescriptions and view some of your medical records. Find out more about this on www.nhs.uk/GPonlineservices

If you are not able to attend an appointment you have booked, for whatever reason, please let us know. We can then offer that appointment to someone else that needs it.

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**   Please note, from the 12^th January we will be making some changes to the way we offer GP appointments to improve access. From this date patients requiring the attention of a GP should call us between 8.30am and 10am. A trained medical receptionist will ask you for some information about your need and will ask the doctor to telephone you. Please be assured that the doctor calling will offer you an appointment to be seen if this is required.