Appointments

To make an appointment with doctor or nurse either telephone or call during our office opening times. The telephone is not transferred during lunchtimes apart from Wednesdays when we close at 1.00 p.m. Some details may be asked when you request an  appointment. 

Urgent Appointments

If you feel you need to be seen urgently, please tell the receptionist. She will ask the doctor to assess the problem and arrange an appropriate time.

ON LINE BOOKING - NOW AVAILABLE USING THE LINK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE

Before you can start booking/cancelling GP appointments online (or order repeat prescriptions) you must first register your details for this service. 

It is quick and easy to register. You will need to come into the surgery for an application form and then you will be given the relevant details to enable you to set up an account and use the system 

Once registered you will be able to view any appointments you have already made and cancel them if necessary.

Improving patient access to GP appointments

last updated June 2018

We have made some changes to our appointment system

Appointments can be pre-booked up to 1 week in advance and some will be available to book via the website.  We also have some appointments bookable a month in advance.

You will be given the option of a telephone or a face to face consultation 

1. You phone the surgery.
2. The Receptionist takes details and a contact telephone number.
3. The Doctors have asked the Receptionists to get brief details of the reason for the consultation as it helps them to prioritise the calls.
4. You will be offered a telephone or face to face consultation with the doctor

Hubs and Opening Times - Wigan GP Access Alliance

Appointments are also available at hub sites in practices across Wigan outside of surgery hours

Please telephone 01942 482848

Hubs and Opening Times

NB:The days/times listed below are current working arrangements but may be subject to change in the future; 

Bridgewater, Leigh 

Monday-Friday 18:30-20:00

Kidglove, Golbourne 

Monday-Friday 18:30-20:00

Shevington Surgery, Shevington 

Monday-Friday 18:30-20:00

Ashton Medical, Ashton

Mon-Fri - 18:30-20:00

Sat - 10:00 - 16:00

Sun (1 Per Month) - 10:00-16:00

Bank Holidays - 10:00-16:00

Pemberton Surgery, Pemberton

Mon-Fri - 18:30-20:00

Sat - 10:00 - 16:00

Sun (1 Per Month) - 10:00-16:00

Bank Holidays - 10:00-16:00

Pennygate Medical Centre, Hindley

Mon-Fri - 18:30-20:00

Sat - 10:00 - 16:00

Sun (1 Per Month) - 10:00-16:00

Bank Holidays - 10:00-16:00

Tyldesley Health Centre, Tyldesley

Mon-Fri - 18:30-20:00

Sat - 10:00 - 16:00

Sun (1 Per Month) - 10:00-16:00

Bank Holidays - 10:00-16:00

REMEMBER - many Minor Ailments can be treated (free) by the local Pharmacist:-  

BACK ACHE, SPRAINS AND STRAINS

HAEMORRHOIDS

MINOR FUNGAL INFECTIONS OF THE SKIN

COLDS

CONJUNCTIVITIS

CO NSTIPATION

COUGHS

DIARRHOEA

EARACHE

HAY FEVER

HEAD LICE

HEADACHE AND FEVER

HEARTBURN AND INDIGESTION

INSECT BITES AND STINGS

MILD ECZEMA AND DERMATITIS

MOUTH ULCERS

NAPPY RASH

SORE THROAT

TEETHING

THREADWORM

THRUSH 
 

DOCTORS USUAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Please note that this changes when doctors are undertaking other clinics, or taking annual leave.

                                      Monday         Tuesday        Wednesday    Thursday        Friday

DR SMITH                                        a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.         

DR SUTTON             a.m./p.m.                                          p.m.                                         p.m.

DR MacMILLAN      a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.          a.m./p/m.       a.m./p.m.       

DR LEWIS                                        a.m./p.m.          a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.

DR VERNON            a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.         a.m. /p.m.                               a.m./p.m.

Home Visits

Requests for home visits should be made, if possible before 10.30 a.m. each day so that the doctor can visit after morning surgery. If you feel that a visit is urgent, explain this to the receptionist. She will ask you to explain what the problem is so that the doctor can decide the urgency.

Urgent visits will always be dealt with as quickly as possible. The doctor may contact you beforehand in order to assess the urgency.

PLEASE ONLY REQUEST A HOME VISIT IF YOU ARE GENUINELY UNABLE TO ATTEND THE SURGERY, AS UNNECESSARY VISITS LEAD TO A DEALY IN SEEING MORE URGENT CASES.

Telephone Contact

Some minor ailments or concerns can be dealt with by telephone to the doctors or practice nurses. This is usually done by the reception staff asking details when you ring to make an appointment. If you want to speak to either a doctor or practice nurse the receptionist will log the information onto our computer system for them to contact you.

Our telephone number is 01942 243649

GP Training

Medical students and Nursing students attend the practice from time to time. We hope that you will co-operate with us and help the students to learn about general practice.

However, you will be informed of their presence in advance, and if you do not want them to be present at a consultation, your wishes will be respected. This will not affect your treatment in any way.

DOCTORS USUAL APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY

Please note that this changes when doctors are undertaking other clinics, or taking annual leave.  

                                      Monday         Tuesday        Wednesday    Thursday        Friday

  DR SMITH                                        a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.         

 DR MacMILLAN      a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.          a.m./p/m.       a.m./p.m.       a.m.

DR LEWIS                                        a.m./p.m.          a.m./p.m.        a.m./p.m.

DR VERNON            a.m./p.m.         a.m./p.m.         a.m. /p.m.                               a.m./p.m.

DR ZAMAN              a.m./p.m.                  p.m.         a.m. /p.m.                               a.m./p.m.