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Home visits are
for those who are too ill or infirm
to come to the surgery.
Unless it is an emergency you will
probably be seen more quickly by
making an appointment at the
surgery. The doctor can see
several patients in the surgery in
the time that it takes to make one
house call and usually he/she will
have better equipment and facilities
at the surgery to examine you and
treat your problem.
Transport problems
are not an acceptable reason for
requesting a home visit.
Requests for home visits should be
made before 11am to enable your
doctor to plan the day. You will
have to speak to your receptionist
to book a visit.
Please note
that home visits are only available
during core hours, and that at
weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays
any problems will be dealt with the
Out of Hours Service.
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