Botley Medical Centre

read moreYou will need to register for on line access to order repeat prescriptions, this will also enable you to book appointments on line and to view a summary of your medical records. We also encourage patients to nominate a pharmacist so that we can send your request electronically, saving paper and reducing the waiting time for you to collect your prescription. Please bring some photo ID with the form as for confidentiality reasons we need to verify we are giving the log in details to the correct person.

read moreMinor Surgery is performed after consultation with the GP. If you require minor surgery inform reception and an appointment will be sent to you for the procedure. Advice is given by all the GPs. Two of the practice nurses can give advice, our Advanced Nurse Practitioner can give advice and prescribe. Patients are charged a fee for services that are not part of the NHS. These include medicals for HGV, insurances, driving competencies, the completion of forms, writing letters that are not referral letters, private letters, .

read moreHome visits are for patients who are infirm and housebound and therefore unable to attend the surgery. Transport to the surgery should be arranged if possible, by a friend, relative or taxi. Patients are requested to come to the surgery for a consultation as full facilities are available for tests and treatment and you will be seen sooner. If you require a home visit, please telephone before 10.30 am. The receptionist will request details regarding the nature of the visit and your name will be put onto a triage list for a doctor to call you back.

read moreWe offer appointment availability for patients who find it difficult to see their doctor or nurse during the usual surgery hours between 8.30am and 6.00pm. Please be aware that the front door may be locked for early morning and evening surgeries, if you have a pre-booked appointment, please press the buzzer and a member of staff will let you in.

read moreThe practice has a confidentiality policy. All information coming in to the practice and everything that takes place in the practice is treated in the strictest confidence. We do not disclose information about you to a third party, not even a relative, without your consent. If you wish to see your medical records please make a request, in writing, to the practice manager or senior partner. You are entitled to see you records. You may be charged for photocopying. If you do not wish anonymous information about you to be used in such a way, please let us know.

read moreThe NHS provides a library of video resources to help patients understand and cope with questions relating to their health. Please visit them to find out further information about health, diseases, treatments and prevention. All of the videos have subtitles for those hard of hearing.

read moreWe are sure most of our patients are aware of the huge changes within the NHS currently involving GP practices managing new ways to provide funding and commissioning services. Patients need to have a voice to say how this money should be spent to provide the best services for our practice community. The overall aim of our group [PPG] is to develop a positive and constructive relationship between patients, the Practice and the community it serves, ensuring the practice remains accountable and responsive to all its patients' needs.

read moreIf you live in our practice area and would like to register with us, please contact reception. Alternatively, please print the relevant form from the selection below. The receptionist will check your registration form and take copies of your ID, but will not take your registration if all required information is not provided. Blood pressure readings and height and weight measurements required for the registration can be made at the surgery. In order to find your NHS number and previous named doctor you may need to contact your previous doctors surgery.