Appointments

Make an appointment by calling the practice on 0161 794 6237

Request an urgent appointment for today or tomorrow (Monday to Friday)

Phone us Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.
Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.

When you get in touch, we’ll ask what you need help with.

We will use the information you give us to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional to help you.

We may be able to offer you an evening or Saturday appointment with GP+ Swinton. This clinic is based at The Lakes Medical Centre for pre-booked appointments. Read more about the GP+ Swinton service (on Swinton Care website).

Request a routine appointment for in the next two weeks

Use an online form. We check online requests regularly and will respond within 3 working days when we are open.

Phone us Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.
Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm.
Use the NHS App to book a routine appointment on an evening or Saturday with GP+ Swinton.

When you get in touch, we’ll ask what you need help with.

We will use the information you give us to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional to help you.

Cancel or change an appointment

Use the NHS App to cancel your appointment.
Use an online form (use the separate page with the cancel form on).
Phone us on 0161 794 6237 to cancel or change your appointment.
Visit the surgery and let the receptionist know in person.

Please tell us as soon as possible if you no longer need your appointment so we can offer your appointment to someone else and help reduce waiting times.

If you regularly miss booked appointments, you may be asked to find an alternative GP practice and removed from our practice list.

Types of appointments

However you choose to contact us we may offer you a consultation:

By phone.
Face to face at the surgery.
By text or email.

Appointments by phone, text or email can be more flexible and often means the doctor or nurse can help you sooner.

Help when we are closed

Call 111.
Visit 111.nhs.uk.
For minor illnesses, your pharmacist may be able to help. Find a late-night or weekend pharmacy.

Help with your appointment

Please tell us:

If there’s a specific doctor, nurse or other health professional you would prefer to respond. You may need to wait longer if the person is not in clinic.
If you would prefer to consult with the doctor or nurse by phone, face-to-face, or by text or email.
If you need an interpreter.
If you would like a friend, family member or member of staff to come in with you for a face to face appointment.
If you have any other access or communication needs.