Practice Charter

  • All patients can be seen at either site by any of the doctors and nurses.
  • If you are a new patient you will be offered a routine health check. The Practice does not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender, social class, age, religion, sexual orientation disability or medical condition.
  • Like all our patients you will be treated with courtesy and with respect for your privacy and personal beliefs.
  • We aim to see you on time but delays occur. If this happens we shall try our best to keep you informed.
  • You can expect to be given a clear explanation of your treatment including any risks and alternatives before you agree to the treatment.
  • You can expect to be referred to a specialist if the doctor believes that you will benefit from this.
  • We can give you access to your health records in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2019 or Access to Health Records. Please note there may be a fee attached to this request. Please give a week’s notice in writing so the surgery can facilitate your request. All staff at the Practice are bound to keep the contents of your records confidential.
  • Please arrive on time for your appointments and let us know if you cannot keep an appointment so that we can fit someone else in on your cancellation.
  • Please treat the team at the Practice with the same courtesy and consideration that you expect to receive.
  • If you need to see the doctor urgently, please telephone the surgery early in the morning and the receptionist will advise you when to come. Please be prepared to wait.
  • Interpreting Services can be booked in advance. Please ask at reception prior to booking appointments.