How to make a booking
Your surgery should be able to offer you an appointment to see a GP or another healthcare professional quickly, if necessary.
If it’s not urgent, you should also be able to book appointments in advance.
Evening and weekend appointments
You can now see a GP or another healthcare professional on:
- weekday evenings between 6.30pm and 8pm
- Saturdays and Sundays
To book an appointment, call your GP surgery or visit their website. You may be able to get an appointment on the same day, if required.
You may be offered an appointment at:
- your GP surgery
- another local GP surgery
- another local NHS service, such as a General Practice Hub
When your GP surgery is closed
If you phone your GP surgery outside normal surgery hours, a recorded message will tell you who to contact.
Alternatively, you can call NHS 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
You can also call NHS 111 if you’re not sure which NHS service you need.
Booking appointments online
Many GPs now offer GP online services, which allow you to book or cancel your appointment, or order a repeat prescription.
Some surgeries are also introducing new ways to consult a GP or another healthcare professional, including online or over the phone. Check with the receptionist or practice manager for more details.
You have the legal right to ask to see a particular doctor or nurse at the GP surgery.
