Improved Access

Practices across Somerset have extended the times when appointments are available into the early evening and at weekends with a range of primary care clinicians.

Through this new national scheme fully registered patients at a Somerset GP practices will now also be offered appointments from 6.30pm to 8.00pm, Monday to Friday and some appointments over the weekend, subject to availability.

Patients who wish to request a routine appointment in the evening or weekend can do so by telephoning or visiting the surgery from Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 6.30pm.  The receptionist will advise of the time and location of their appointment.

Patients will be advised at the time of booking that:

• They may not be able see a GP or health professional of their choice and,
• They may need to attend their appointment at a neighbouring GP surgery.