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Collaborative Care Team | General Practice Alliance

GP Extended Access

More bookable GP appointments available in Northampton

6.30pm-9:30pm Weekdays, 9:00am-5:00pm Weekends

There are now more bookable GP appointments in Northampton, making it easier for you to get an appointment at a time that suits you including evenings, weekends and bank holidays

The Northampton GP Extended Access Service is an extension of your usual GP practice, it is not a walk-in-service and you will need to make an appointment. See below for more details.

GETTING HERE:

The service is located on the ground floor of Highfield Clinical Care Centre, Cliftonville Rd, Northampton NN15BD

There is now new signage outside to help patients locate the building. Please keep a look out for our logo.

Via Bus: A number of buses stop at the hospital and at the Cliftonville entrance which is closest to Highfield, buses include: Buses traveling east: 1,5,55 & VH services. Buses traveling west: 1,5,9B,51 & VH services.

Via Bike: There are a number of covered cycle racks at the hospital and located at the front of Highfield.

Via Car: There are a limited number of free parking spaces available at the front of the building. Additional chargeable parking is available in the hospital grounds.

How much does it cost?

The Collaborative Care Team is a free service to registered patients of Northampton GP practices, although we may refer patients to other services where nominal fees may apply.

WHO CAN ACCESS APPOINTMENTS?

Anyone registered with a GP Practice in Northampton.

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

Contact your GP practice in the usual way to request an appointment. If there is no appointment available for you at the practice they may offer you an appointment with the GP Extended Access Service, if this is right for you.

If your practice is closed and you need a GP please contact the Out-of-Hours service through NHS 111. They will also be able to book an appointment for you with the GP Extended Access Service. Please note that your consent will be required in order for an appointment to be booked for you.

If urgent care is required, please call ‘111’ for further advice. If your need is life threatening, please go to A&E or call 999.

For support with the management of minor ailments, please contact your local pharmacist or visit the NHS Choices website or call 111.

WILL I SEE MY OWN GP OR NURSE?

You will be seen by experienced Northampton GP’s and Nurses, but it is unlikely that you will be seen by your own GP or Nurse. If you would prefer to see your usual GP or Nurse, please book an appointment with your usual GP practice during their normal opening hours.

WILL THE GP I SEE HAVE ACCESS TO MY MEDICAL RECORD DURING MYAPPOINTMENT?

Your medical record will, with your consent, be available to the Health Care Professional that sees you to ensure that they have the information they need to give you the best possible care.

A summary of your appointment will be sent back to your own GP practice electronically to ensure that your record is up-to-date. An appointment with this service will be just like an appointment at your own GP practice. Click the link for further information about how we use your Data, Privacy and the Law.