Practice Charter
Helping Us to Help You
What We Will Do For You
- We are always committed to providing a compassionate, friendly and professional service.
- We will treat you with respect and will always listen to your concerns.
- We will always offer you the most appropriate treatment and advice.
- We will arrange a home visit if you are too ill to attend the surgery.
- We will make every effort to see you promptly. We will inform you how to obtain the results of tests and x-rays.
- We will try to deal at once with any problems or complaints.
- A doctor is on call at all times for emergencies.
- You have the right to see your health records subject to any limitations in law.
- Your records will be kept confidential.
- We will answer the phone promptly and politely. If you need to speak to a doctor you will be advised when you can do this.
What You Can Do For Us
- Please treat staff with courtesy and respect.
- If possible, please phone before 10.30am if you need a home visit unless in an emergency. Please however, attend surgery wherever possible.
- Please tell us if you cannot keep your appointment.
- Please think carefully before calling us, or our deputising service, out at night.
- Ask if you are unclear about your treatment.
- Let us know if you change your name, address or telephone number.
- Please remember most delays are usually due to emergencies. Please be patient.
- Please treat your fellow patients courteously by keeping your appointment to time.