Home Visits
Last Updated: Wednesday, 29 March 2023Essential Home Visits
Except in cases where someone is unable to leave their home for any purpose at all, it is better for them to be seen at the surgery. The doctor has access to the patients full medical record and a full range of medical equipment.
If you need a home visit, we ask that you contact us as early as possible in the morning, preferably before 10.30am.
Our GP's will carry out home visits, but these are only for patients who are truly housebound, i.e. patients whose condition prevents them from being able to attend surgery.
Please do not ask for a home visit unless the patient cannot make it to the surgery.
Most children can be quite safely brought to the surgery by car.
A number of patients can be seen at the surgery in the time that it takes to visit one patient at home.
You may be asked to provide the reception team with some details regarding why you require a home visit. Please do not be offended by this. This information is needed so that the doctor can assess the urgency and prioritise visits.