Appointments

 

Many conditions can be treated without the need to see your GP

Self-Care

Help and support available from many National and Local Organisations

Visit our Self Help Zone

Don't wait for a GP

Request an appointment directly for the following NHS services without needing to see a GP

NHS Physiotherapy self-referral

NHS physiotherapy is available if you are at least 18 years old and meet the eligibility criteria.

Get help, support and refer yourself to a physiotherpist

NHS Podiatry self-referral

NHS Podiatry is available if you meet any eligibility criteria.

Learn more and refer yourself to a NHS Podiatrist

NHS Wellbeing and Mindfulness self-referral

Wellbeing and Mindfulness support is provided by our Barnet Social Prescriber Service who can help find local organisations to help with stresses you may be facing.

  • Addiction Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Carers Support
  • Digital Inclusion
  • Emotional Wellbeing
  • Employment Support
  • Financial Advice
  • Loneliness/Isolation

Learn more and refer yourself to Barnet Social Prescribers

For mental health support (such as counselling for anxiety or low mood) you can also refer yourself to Barnet Talking Therapies for psychotherapy.

Requesting Appointments

Routine Appointments

Ways to request

  1. Use the NHS App / NHS Online
  2. Complete online consultation request form which is assessed by the Doctor
  3. Call or visit the practice (Reception assistance to complete a consultation request form)

Require an interpreter?

  • Please let us know in advance if you need an interpreter so we can coordinate this in time for your appointment. 

Urgent Appointments

We recognise that you may have an urgent medical query, please let the receptionist know and we will do our best to see you the same day or direct you to the best service that can help you.

Ways to book:

  1. Telephone 020 8361 3638

Require an interpreter?

  • Please let us know in advance if you need an interpreter so we can coordinate this in time for your appointment. 

Home Visits

Please be aware that our GPs will always call to assess the home visit request first.

If you need a home visit, you can help us by calling reception before 11am.

Telephone: 020 8361 3638

Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible.

You may only request a home visit if you are housebound or are too ill to visit the practice. Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed. Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls

You can also be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby.

Require an interpreter?

  • Please let us know in advance if you need an interpreter so we can coordinate this in time for your appointment. 

Sickness Certificates (fit notes)

You must give your employer a doctor's 'fit note' (sometimes called a 'sick note') if you've been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays.

Visit our Sickness Certificates page

Travel Vaccinations

Information and advice for travelling abroad.

Visit our Travel Information page

 

How Do I? 

Check my Blood Pressure and Weight

If you have been advised to provide a blood pressure or weight reading there are a few options available:

  • Our BP/weight machine is available in the reception foyer area (the best time to use this is around 1pm to 4pm). Please write your name on the ticket and post it in the black post box next to it.
  • You may be able to go to the chemist who offers these checks.
  • You can purchase a Blood Pressure machine online from Amazon (consider it to be a long term investment for your health approx £20). You don't need an expensive one, but make sure it goes on your upper arm and is the appropriately sized (large arms need a large cuff)

If you have been asked to provide serial blood pressure reading as your blood pressure is high (more than 140/90, or more than 140/80 if diabetic or kidney disease) please complete this BP diary log

Change or Cancel an Appointment

Please give us as much notice as possible so we can offer your appointment to someone else.

To cancel your appointment:

  1. Use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
  2. Cancel using the GP online system
  3. Phone us on 020 8361 3638
  4. Reply CANCEL to your appointment reminder text message

Out of Hours

When the surgery is closed or has reached full capacity, the following options can still provide you support.

Pharmacy Consultation Service

The community pharmacy can provide advice and offer consultations for specific conditions

Learn more about how pharmacies can help

Find a pharmacy

Hub GP Appointments

Even if the practice is closed you can still seek a GP appointment in our Barnet Hub GP service.

  • Mondays to Fridays: 6.30pm to 8.00pm
  • Weekends and bank holidays: 8.00am to 8.00pm

Evening and weekend GP appointments are available at local Barnet practices that work closely with us when we are closed. To get a Barnet Hub GP appointment please call 020 3948 6809

NHS 111 Online

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, what-ever the time. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones.

When do I use 111?

  • if you need medical help fast but it's not a 999 emergency
  • if you think you need to go to A&E or need another NHS urgent care service
  • if you don't know who to call or you don't have a GP to call
  • if you need health information or reassurance about what to do next

Visit NHS 111 Online

Minor Injuries: Walk-in Centres

For minor illness or injuries assessment and treatment you can drop into an NHS Walk-in Centre at:

  • Finchley Memorial Hospital, Granville Road, Finchley N12 (8:00am to 9:00pm). This is only available for minor injuries and dressings. X-ray provision is available 8.30a to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
  • Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, Edgware HAX 0AD (7:00am to 9:00pm). X-ray provision is available 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Urgent Emergency Care Centres

  • Chase Farm Hospital Urgent Care Centre (8:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Barnet Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre (8:00am to 10:00pm)
  • Royal Free Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre
  • North Middlesex Hospital Urgent Care Centre
  • University College Hospital London Urgent Treatment Centre
  • Whittington Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre
  • Homerton Hospital Urgent Treatment Centre

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Accident or Emergency

In a genuine accident or an emergency, you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath may constitute an emergency.