NHS 111 Service
You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help, whatever the time. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.
Alternatively patients can go to a walk in centre at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow or Whipps Cross Hospital, London E11.
Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and/or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
Patient – GP Charter
Our responsibility to you:
- You will be greeted courteously
- You have a right to confidentiality
- You have the right to see your medical records subject to the limitations of the law
- You will be seen the same day if your medical need is urgent
- You will be seen by the Doctor of your choice wherever possible
- You will be informed if there will be a delay of more than 20 minutes for your appointment
- You will be referred to a consultant when your GP feels it necessary
- You will be given the result of any test or investigation on request
- Your repeat prescription will be ready for collection within 48 hours of your request
- Your suggestions and comments about the service we offer will be considered sympathetically and any complaint dealt with quickly
Your responsibility to us:
- Please treat all Surgery Staff with respect
- Do not ask for information about anyone other than yourself
- Tell us of any change of name or address so that our records are accurate
- Only request an urgent appointment or home visit if appropriate
- Please cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend
- Please be punctual, but be prepared to wait if your consultation is delayed by an unexpected emergency
- Use the tear off slip to request a repeat prescription and attend for review when asked
- Please let us know when you feel that we have not met our responsibility to you but please give praise when it is due
Patients who are violent or aggressive towards any person on Surgery premises will be removed from the Practice list.