Appointments
How to book appointment?
Appointments can be booked and cancelled ONLINE via the link (https://florey.accurx.com/p/H84618), Telephone (020 8330 4056) or NHS app.
Please note that due to clinical safety, the ONLINE SERVICE is open 6am - 3pm MONDAY TO THURSDAY and not available on FRIDAY. If your enquiry is urgent, please call outside of these times.
When you need an appointment with a doctor, please be aware that there are different types of appointments available as described below.
Telephone consultations -A clinician will call you in a given time window
Online consultations -The clinician can text you in response to your query
Video consultations -A clinician with send you a link to join them for a video consultation
Face to Face consultations -A clinician will see you at the surgery if there is a clinical need. If a face to face consultation is your preference, we will try to accommodate this within the restrictions in place to reduce the spread of COVID 19 infection.
From 6th June 2023 Online consultation will be available for all patients.
How it works for booking appointments
Please watch this short video which will guide you on how to navigate the system
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zMLbE8CiKg
How it works for admin requests
Please watch this short video which will guide you on how to request fit notes, insurance requests, letters from the practice, forms, referrals and any adminitrative queries.
When we are closed
In an EMERGENCY call 999.
Emergencies are situations that cannot be managed at home and may be life threatening.
Less than urgent
If you need medical advice or to see a doctor call 111. There will be someone to provide you with advice and to direct you to a clinician if it is necessary.
Pre-booked: (Preferred Appointments)
These appointments can be booked up to one week in advance
- They are generally available early in the morning and towards the end of the evening surgery.
- More slots are available.
- You can ring at your convenience.
- This is encouraged , as you need not ring the surgery repeatedly at the peak time 8.00-9.00 am
Pre-book in the week :
- Slots are also made available to book in the current week depending on the availability.
- For example call on Monday to book up to Friday that week.
Same day (within 24 hours):
These appointments are available on the day you ring.
- You may have to ring between 8.00-9.00am when lines are busy, hence it is advisable to pre-book an appointment wherever possible.
- These appointments start 9.30am.
- Limited slots available.
- You may have to see any GP and depends on the available slots.
Emergency Appointments
These appointments are for:
- Urgent illnesses which must be seen the same day when available slots are full.
- Children under 2 years,
- Palliative care patients
Telephone Consultations
These appointments are generally booked regarding
- minor ailments /advice
- to discuss test results,
- for medication reviews
- for administrative matters.
Please ring 020 8330 4056 between 08:00 and 10:30 to request a telephone consultation. The doctor will call you back during the morning or afternoon surgery times. Please leave your contact number and you will be contacted once. If not answered or unable to leave message, you have to ring back again.
Doctors Consulting Times
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Morning |
Afternoon |
Monday |
08:30 -13:00 |
15:30- 18:00 |
Tuesday |
08:30 -13:00 |
15:30- 18:00 |
Wednesday |
08:30 -13:00 |
15:30- 18:00 |
Thursday |
08:30 -13:00 |
15:30- 18:00 |
Friday |
08:30 -13:00 |
15:30- 18:00 |
Please Note:
Please avoid making appointments for self limiting viral illnesses like cough, colds, diarrhoea. Antibiotics will not help viral illnesses.
You can also get advice from the pharmacist. This will allow doctors to see patients who are in need of urgent attention.
Consultations with the doctor are limited to the patient who has booked the appointment.
Nurses and Health Care Assistant Appointments
Nurse appointments can be booked in advance, up to two weeks ahead.
Nurses Appointments |
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Monday |
8:30 - 13.00 |
14:30 - 18:00 |
Tuesday |
8:30 - 13:00 |
None |
Wednesday |
8:30 - 13:00 |
14:30 - 18:00 |
Thursday |
8:30 - 13:00 |
14:30 - 18:00 |
Friday |
8:00 - 13:00 |
None |
Home Visits
If possible please try to telephone reception between 08:00 and 10:30 if you require a home visit.
A doctor or nurse may phone you back as it may be that your problem can be dealt with by telephone advice, or that it would be more appropriate to send a nurse, or indeed arrange a hospital attendance.
House visits are only available for patients who are housebound because of illness or disability.
Please remember that several patients can be seen in the practice in the time that it takes to make one home visit. There are also better facilities for examining and treating patients at the surgery.
Extended Hours
With effect from 1st April 2020 our extended hours are 7.30- 8.00 Am Monday to Friday
Telephone Number: 020 8330 4056
Kingston GP Extended Hours Service
This service operates 7 days a week from 08:00 until 20:00 and patients of the Practice can book an appointment at a convenient time with the GP Service provider through our Practice receptionist.
Cancel an Appointment
It is important that you inform the reception staff if you are unable to attend your appointment, this will allow that appointment to be offered to another patient. If you fail to notify the Practice that you are unable to attend, you will be sent a letter informing you that you have defaulted from your appointment. Persistent defaulters maybe removed from the list.
You can also complete our appointment cancellation notification request form. This can only be used if your appointment has been arranged for more than 24 hours in advance. (excluding weekends and public holidays). You can also text to cancel your appointment.
Text Reminder Service
We have a texting service which allows you to receive confirmation and reminders about your appointments.
To have this service you will need to register by completing a consent form.
Please remember to update your contact details with us when you change address, telephone numbers and email address.