A Handy Guide to Ask My GP
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The easiest and fastest way to get any kind of help is with askmyGP. It saves us time too, so please help us to help you.
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Available 24/7 - we respond in working hours, 0830 to 1700 Monday to Friday. All contact must be online via the website unless unable to use the internet to free the phone lines for our vulnerable patients.
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Unless you have no other means of doing so, all requests to contact the doctor must be online via askmyGP to save the telephone lines for those unable or needing emergency care.
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Click here for a handy guide to show you how easy it is to register and submit a request
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We will get back to you the same day - our response will be as quick as possible based on clinical need - NB: If it is after 1600 and your need is URGENT, please call 01483 202066
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All our registered patients are welcome, parents and carers on behalf of patients too.
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You can name a GP if you wish (so long as they are working that day)
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You may prefer a telephone, email or face to face response
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You can sign up now, with no paperwork
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To register, click on the link above and on the main screen select 'consult your GP', then 'Sign up as a new user' and fill in your details
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Tips to get the most out of the system:
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Contact us as early as possible in the day, or even the night before after 1830
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Name your preferred contact method, and keep your phone on you if expecting a call
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When expecting a call it may appear as the surgery number or a 'withheld number'
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If there are times in the day when you cannot talk or come to the surgery, then please let us know on the request to avoid disappointment
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For routine Nurse appointments then please call reception to book this.
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You can send a photo with your request which can be very helpful, especially with skin rashes
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Please do not send any sensitive photos of anyone under 18 years old
