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What is 'extended access'?

It's the term we use to describe the additional evening and weekend appointments that are now available with GPs, practice nurses and other healthcare professionals for pre-booked and 'same day' booked appointments.

When can I get an 'extended access' appointment?

In addition to your regular GP practice opening hours, you have access to the following extended access appointments:

  Monday - Friday 6pm - 8pm

  Saturday - 9am - 3pm

  Sunday - 11am - 1pm

Who can get an appointment on an evening or weekend?

Anyone can use the extended access appointments.  However, this services is ideal if you:

* find it difficult to attend an appointment during the working day (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

* are a busy parent with small children; or

* rely on working carers to take you to appointments

How do I attend an extended access appointment?

You can access face to face or telephone and video consultation appointments vie the extended access service.  This will be based on individual need and the nature of the appointment required. 

What services can I get from extended access appointments?

Extended access appointments provide routine appointments you would get during normal opening hours, this includes:-

  * GP, nurse and health care assistant appointments

  * NHS health checks

  Pharmacist (for more information, please contact your practice)

  * Musculoskeletal (MSK) appointments

  * Long Term Condition reviews including Spirometry

How do I get an extended access appointment?

Extended access appointments are only available via booking.  There is no 'walk-in' offer.  To book an appointment, you must contact your own GP practice.  You can book via telephone or by using your GP online service (speak to your own practice for more information).

Always cancel any appointment you no longer need, someone else could be using it.

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When We Are Closed

In life threatening situations dial 999.

For less urgent needs NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, all year round : Tel : 111

Both the above numbers are free from both mobiles and landlines.

Alternatively, you can telephone the surgery on our usual number (0113 295 1200). Between 8:00 and 8:30am and 6:00 to 6:30pm weekdays, your call will be redirected to Local Care Direct, at other times you will need to dial 111.

There are three minor injuries units and walk-in centres located across Leeds that can treat minor illnesses and injuries and also give you health advice. You do not need to book an appointment.

Use your local minor injuries unit or walk-in centre if you need medical treatment or advice which does not need a visit to A&E or a medical appointment.

Walk-in centres or Minor Injuries Units can be used for the likes of cuts, bites, stings, muscle or joint injuries / sprains. The Minor Injuries Units can treat less serious injuries and illnesses. The units can also do X-rays.

Minor Injuries Units

Wharfedale Minor Injuries Unit

Newall Carr Road, Otley, LS21 2LY

Tel: 0113 392 1647

Open* 8am-11pm everyday including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day.

St. George's Centre

St. George's Road, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 4UZ

Tel: 0113 392 9801

Open* 8am-10.30pm everyday including bank holidays, closed Christmas Day.

*Closing times may vary. Please telephone the above number to hear a recorded message.

Walk-in Centres

Shakespeare Medical Centre

1 Cromwell Mount, Burmantofts, LS9 7ST

Tel: 0113 295 1132

Open 8am-8pm every day including all bank holidays.

The Shakespeare Medical Centre can provide health advice and treatments for a range of conditions. It also provides traditional GP services for registered patients, and people not registered with the GP practice.

 
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