Changes to our appointment system

Here is some information about important changes to our appointment booking system. We are aware that our current working system does not suit a lot of patients and so we have adapted to improve things for you all.

Every clinical question or problem will be via an online form to enable us to ‘triage’ your request. A GP will review the information provided and quickly reply with questions, advice or a booking link which will allow you to book an appointment with the clinician most qualified to deal with your problem. This might be with a GP, an advanced nurse practitioner, a physiotherapist (in our musculoskeletal service), a pharmacist or member of the medicine management team etc.

We will help you if you are not online.

We attach some information which we hope is helpful. Please do not call us with questions about this at the moment as our telephone lines are very strained at the moment.

We would like to reassure you that this will dramatically improve your access and experience of appointment booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you submit a request?

We strongly encourage you to enable the NHS App as this is the easiest and quickest way for you to get help.

If you are unable to do this, the next best option is to use our website and click on the “CONTACT US” green banner.

What if you are not ‘online’?

If you cannot use technology please call us on 01778 562200 and a member of our patient services team will submit a request on your behalf.

If you prefer to visit the practice, a member of our patient services team will help you to submit a request using our computers

With either of these options, our patient services team will contact you with the outcome of your request – either to give you advice or arrange an appointment with a GP or ANP.

Can you book in advance?

Yes!  Once we have ascertained that your problem is not urgent – you can choose an appointment time to suit you.

Who can submit a request on your behalf?

    We would always prefer to speak to you personally.  We understand this is not always possible and so we will communicate with a carer or family member if we have recorded permission to do this on your records.

    Many patients have this enabled already – meaning we can help you via communication with your nurse, carer, support worker or relative or friend.

    Why are we making these changes?

    We have responded to feedback that our current appointment system is not responsive to your needs.  We want to ensure that appointment allocation is safe, fair, accessible and user friendly.

    The online system we will be using is safe and has been proven to be effective.

    Where can you find more information?

    Our website (www.galletly.co.uk) is the best place to get information on this, alongside our facebook page (www.facebook.com/BourneGalletly).

    If you are not online, we would urge you not to call us about this until we ‘go live’ on 29th April, as our telephone lines are under significant strain.

    After this date, if you call or visit us, we will guide you through the process.

    We will communicate this information in a  number of ways to our patient population.

    Please don’t worry, this will make your experience far easier and safer, we are here to help you.

    GENERAL INFORMATION:

    Opening Hours (Mon-Fri):

    Appointments:

    Surgeries:
    Monday to Friday: 8.30am - 6.00pm &
    6.30pm - 8.00pm  (pre booked appointments only)
    Saturday: 9.00 - 12noon (pre booked appointments only)

    Reception: 8.15am - 6.00pm

    Telephone lines:

    8.00am - 6.30pm

    Dispensary:

    8.30am - 6.00pm

    Phlebotomy (Blood Tests):

    8.40am - 11.40am (transport of specimens to the lab limits the service times)

    The Address:

    THE SURGERY:
    40 North Road, Bourne, PE10 9BT

    Galletly Practice

    THE SURGERY:
    40 North Road,
    Bourne, PE10 9BT