Patient Charter

Patient Charter The Charter sets out patients’ rights in the NHS and the standards of service they can expect to receive in areas addressing, among others, waiting times; information about services and treatment; and privacy and dignity of the patient.

Our commitment to you:

  • To provide a personal, friendly, professional and confidential service.
  • We will treat all patients equally with dignity and respect.
  • To support patients in leading a healthier lifestyle.
  • To keep patients informed of your services and rights.
  • If a patient requests to see a particular GP, reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate their preference.
  • We will listen to you and involve you in decision making regarding your treatment.
  • Offer access to our services in line with the patients’ assessed needs.
  • We will keep abreast of advancements by attending regular training sessions and updates.
  • We operate a practice complaints procedure which may be used in confidence.
  • We welcome and consider all feedback from patients and make best use of our Patient Participation Group (PPG).

Please help us to help you:

  • Attend appointments made or cancel in plenty of time so another patient can benefit from the appointment.
  • Only request a home visit if you are housebound.
  • Report to the receptionist or use the automated patient check-in on the wall facing the front entrances, on arrival for your appointment
  • Bear with us if there is a delay – this is likely to be due to another patient needing additional time or an emergency.
  • Use our service responsibly and do not expect immediate treatment for non-urgent/routine conditions.
  • Utilise the services of other professional surgery staff.
  • Use other avenues of help: Community Pharmacy, NHS Choices and NHS111.
  • Allow sufficient time for processing repeat prescription requests.
  • Keep us informed of any name, address and telephone number changes.
  • Treat us with respect, we will not tolerate verbal or physical abuse at any times.