Services

Managing your health online

Using an online form There are many things you can do online at our surgery. Some tasks you can do using a website called Patchs where you can: request an...

Carers

Are you caring for or supporting a relative, friend or neighbour? Are you helped or supported by a relative, friend or neighbour? We need to know so we can offer...

Ordering repeat prescriptions The easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are: using your NHS account (through the NHS website or in the NHS App) using the GP online system: Patient Access These...

Appointments

Urgent appointments To request an urgent appointment for today or tomorrow (Monday to Friday) use our appointment request form from 8:30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We will respond within...

Antenatal

If you are pregnant you will need to be referred to the hospital for antenatal care. You do not have to see a doctor to arrange this referral you can...

Patient Transport

If you are unable to go out unaccompanied and have no friends or family living nearby, we can request patient transport for any hospital appointments. Please give us as much...

Digital Health Access

For any help accessing the NHS App, Patchs or Patient Access, please visit this site created by our PPG which has useful guides to help you use these online services.

Heidi - Doctors' Transcription Tool

During your consultation clinicians may use “Heidi”, which is a helpful tool that allows your clinician to focus entirely on you during your visit or call, while still allowing them...

MSK Services - PhysioNow self-referral

You can self-refer to your local physiotherapy service without the need to see your GP.

Medical Examiner Leaflet

This leaflet provides detailed information about the Medical Examiner Service and the death certification process.

Coil fitting or changing - advice for patients

Prior to a coil fitting or coil change, we need to ensure there is no infection present. The patient should see the nurse for swabs at least a week before...

Blood tests

We are able to offer blood tests at the surgery, as long as these have been requested by a clinician. Results usually take 5-7 days to come back and you...

Cervical Screening (smear test)

Cervical screening, or smear test, is a method of detecting abnormal (pre-cancerous) cells in the cervix in order to prevent cervical cancer. Cervical screening is recommended every three years for...

Child Health - web links

General Advice: https://www.what0-18.nhs.uk/ Vaccinations: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them/ Children’s Mental Health: The wïsh centre Compass Elevation (Harrow) Speech & Language: Home Parent Portal https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/toddler/learning-to-talk/learning-to-talk-3-to-5-years/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people

Child immunisations

One of the most important things that a parent can do for their child is to make sure that they have all their routine childhood vaccinations. It’s the most effective...

Cholesterol

If you are found to have high cholesterol you may be started on medication to lower this or advised to make diet and lifestyle changes.

Chronic Kidney Disease

If you have recently been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) there is a lot of information available to help you manage this condition.

Contraception

We provide a full contraceptive service including coil fitting, oral contraceptives, injections and emergency contraception (‘morning-after pill’). Please submit an online request to enquire about any of these contraceptive methods.

Flu vaccinations

Flu can spread more easily in winter and can cause you serious illness. Come forward for your flu vaccination when invited. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, those...

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition which needs careful management. We invite all our Diabetic patients for an annual review including blood tests, usually around their birth month. If you think you...

NHS Health Checks

Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even...

Non-Diabetic Hyperglycaemia (Prediabetes)

Non-Diabetic Hyperglycaemia, also referred to as Prediabetes, is diagnosed when your blood sugar is raised but not high enough to be diagnosed as Diabetes. It is important to monitor this...

Non-NHS services (including charges)

You can find our fees for these Non-NHS services below: (Link to make payment is at the bottom of this page) Letters Signature Only (Any Form) £30.00 To Whom It...

Referrals

For some departments there may be long waiting times for an appointment. This is not something the practice or your GP has any control over. If you have any queries...

Registering for Online Access

By signing up for online services, you will be able to complete a variety of different tasks online rather than having to contact the practice: View past and future appointments...

Travel immunisations

If you are traveling outside of the UK you may require vaccinations to help protect you from diseases that are found there. Please allow 6-8 weeks before travel to have...

Shingles vaccination

The shingles vaccine is recommended for adults turning 65, those aged 70-79 and those over 50 who have a weakened immune system. We can offer this vaccination at the surgery...

Social prescribing

Our social prescribing link workers help patients to get the right support. Many different patients will be referred to social prescribing link workers. They include: People with long-term conditions Low...

Useful websites

Emergency Help Lines: CRISIS: https://www.mindinharrow.org.uk/urgent-help/ SAMARITANS: https://www.samaritans.org/ DOMESTIC ABUSE: https://www.hestia.org/harrow-cove ADHD and Autism: Home

Date published: 18th April, 2024
Date last updated: 2nd March, 2025