Appointments

No more waiting on the phones and no need to sign up for an account
Simply submit a quick online request using this link letting us know what we can help with and when you’re available, and one of our team will be in touch ASAP.

When accurx is closed, patients can call the surgery on 01733 302189, contact 111, or try accurx again at 8:00am the following day to request an appointment.

Routine appointments for nurses can be made in advance.

If you would like to see one of the practice nurses you can book an appointment via reception. The nurses offer a wide range of treatment room services including wound care, prescribed injections, childhood vaccinations, ECGs, cervical screening (smear tests), health checks, pill checks, and much more.

They also offer annual routine reviews for patients diagnosed with asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, CHD, and CKD and other long-term conditions.

We have a Specialist Mental Health Practitioner at the practice who cares for our patients experiencing poor mental health. If you would like to make an appointment to speak with her, please contact reception. Her appointments are pre-bookable at any time, but if you need urgent help, please contact the crisis team on NHS 111 Option 2

Further information about Mental Health Support can be found here

You must give your employer a doctor's 'fit note' (sometimes called a 'sick note') if you've been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, such as weekends and bank holidays.

Request a Sick Note 

All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they consider one is required. The chaperone may be a family member or friend, but on occasions a formal chaperone may be preferred.  

Patients are advised to ask for a chaperone, if required, at the time of booking an appointment, so that arrangements can be made and the appointment is not delayed in any way. The Healthcare Professional may also require a chaperone to be present for certain consultations

You can now register to receive information by text message on your phone regarding appointments and health care. 

If you wish to register for this messaging service please fill out the consent form.

New Data Protection Regulations from May 2018 (GDPR)
Under the new data protection regulations introduced from 25th May 2018, we will continue to contact patients via text messages regarding the delivery of care if they have provided consent to do so.

If practices are sending messages about recommended treatment for the management of a specific health issue, then this is defined as providing appropriate care for patients, not marketing purposes.

If you would like ot opt out of any future contact via text messaging, then please complete the form and indicate in the marked section.

If you are unable to leave the house to attend appointments and think you may require a home visit, please contact the surgery before 10.30am and our GP will arrange to assess you. This will usually include an initial phone call, so please keep your phone to hand.

Dentists are open for urgent and routine treatments. If you're registered with a dentist, you can contact the surgery by phone or in person.

Further information is available on the NHS website

Sometimes it's easy to forget about our eyes because they often do not hurt when there's a problem.

The doctors at Thorpe Road Surgery encourage patients to get their eyes tested every 2 years (more often if advised by your ophthalmic practitioner or optometrist)

Visiting an optician

The NHS eye test is free of charge if you are in one of the eligible groups and your sight test is considered clinically necessary. For more information, read about free NHS sight tests and optical vouchers.

Find your nearest optician 

Additional Resources

• Look After Your Eyes: Learn more about caring for your eyesight
• Vision Matters
• Fight For Sight
• APO Advice and Support for patients
• Blind Veterans UK

Appointments are available at the GP hub on Saturdays and evenings by appointment only.

The Minor Illness and Injuries Unit (MIIU) is located at the Emergency Department of Peterborough City Hospital, they are open 7 days a week from 8am - 8pm. No appointment is necessary.