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Appointments at Horizon Healthcare

Please read this page before choosing an option. This helps you get to the right service quickly and avoid delays.


Get help for a health problem

If your problem is urgent and cannot wait

Do not use the online form.

  • Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies
  • Call NHS 111 for urgent medical advice

For most health problems

Use our online consultation form form to contact us.

  • Review your request the same day
  • Direct you to the most appropriate clinician/service
  • Offer a face-to-face appointment if needed

We review all requests the same day.


Pharmacy First

You can often get treatment directly from a pharmacist without needing a GP appointment.

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women aged 16 to 64
  • Sore throat
  • Sinus infections
  • Infected insect bites
  • Impetigo
  • Shingles
  • Contraception

No appointment is needed.


Other appointment options


Nurse or Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

  • Blood pressure checks
  • Dressings and wound care
  • Blood tests
  • Injections
  • Routine monitoring when invited

This option is not suitable for:

  • New or worsening symptoms
  • Complex problems
  • Medication queries

Medication review

Book via our automated phone system, available 24 hours a day


Mental health support

Book an appointment with our in house mental health support team.


Specialist services

You can contact these services directly without seeing a GP.

Drug and Alcohol Team

Call 01332502735.

Choose Option 1, then Option 6, and follow the prompts.

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


First Contact Physiotherapy

For back, neck or joint pain.


Call 01332502735

Choose Option 1, then Option 8, and follow the prompts.

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.


Blood tests

Book online via Swiftqueue.

For children or patients with learning disabilities, please contact the hospital directly.


Quick help for common conditions

You may be able to get help faster without a GP appointment.

Managing your appointment

Appointments may be:

  • Face to face
  • Telephone, where appropriate
  • With another suitable service

Need to cancel?

Please give at least 1 hour’s notice so we can offer the appointment to another patient.

You can cancel by:

  • Calling 01332 502735 and choosing Option 2 – 24hrs a day
  • Replying to your SMS reminder
  • Using your GP online account
  • Using the NHS App
  • Texting your details to 07842 190117

When we are closed


Accessibility and communication support

Let us know if you need extra support when contacting or visiting the practice.

We can provide reasonable adjustments to help you access our services. This may include:

  • • An interpreter or British Sign Language (BSL) support
  • • Information in large print, easy read or other formats
  • • Support for patients with hearing, sight or communication needs
  • • Longer appointments where needed
  • • Help completing forms or understanding information
  • Please tell us about your communication or accessibility needs when you contact us, or speak to a member of our team.
  • We will record your needs and do our best to meet them.

You can also update your communication preferences via the NHS App or by contacting reception.


Home visits

Home visits are available for housebound or very unwell patients, who live within our catchment area.

Home visits are only available for patients who are unable to leave their home due to medical reasons.


Additional information

Health A to Z

Sick notes

Test results


A final note

Please use online services or the automated phone system where possible. This helps us respond faster and prioritise patients who need urgent care.

If you have Communication difficulties or a complex issue, you can still call us on 01332 737777 during opening hours.

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 17 April 2026