Many patients are surprised to learn that Horizon Healthcare provides routine blood testing appointments directly through the practice.
While some healthcare providers use external services for routine blood tests, Horizon Healthcare has invested in providing in house phlebotomy services, helping many patients access blood tests closer to home and through the same practice that manages their care.
Convenient Blood Testing Through Your GP Practice
Blood tests play an important role in diagnosing, monitoring and managing a wide range of health conditions.
They may be used to:
- Monitor long-term conditions
- Check the safety and effectiveness of medications
- Investigate symptoms
- Assess cholesterol, kidney function and other health markers
- Support ongoing treatment and healthcare reviews
By providing blood testing appointments within the practice, many patients can access these services without needing to travel elsewhere.
Book Eligible Blood Tests Without Waiting in a Phone Queue
If you have been given or sent a blood test form, ask our team about the quickest way to arrange your appointment.
Many eligible blood test appointments can be booked up to 14 days in advance using our automated telephone service.
This means many patients can:
- Book appointments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Avoid waiting in a telephone queue
- Arrange appointments without speaking to reception
- Book without requiring online access
We are committed to offering patients multiple ways to access our services and making routine healthcare as convenient as possible.
Blood Test Appointment Availability
Horizon Healthcare provides dedicated phlebotomy clinics at Burton Road from Monday to Thursday for patients requiring routine blood tests.
Patients attending for long-term condition monitoring may also be offered appointments:
- Monday to Friday at Burton Road
- Mondays at Mackworth
Appointment availability is dependent on clinic capacity and clinical requirements.
Why Are Blood Tests Only Available Earlier in the Day?
Blood samples must be collected and transported to the laboratory within strict timescales.
To ensure samples arrive safely and remain suitable for testing, appointments are generally available before the daily laboratory courier collection.
Patients requiring afternoon, evening or weekend blood test appointments will need to use external community phlebotomy services bookable via swiftqueue.
Our team will always advise on the most appropriate option based on your individual circumstances.
Supporting Safe Prescribing
Many medications require regular blood test monitoring to ensure treatment remains safe and effective.
These tests help clinicians identify potential problems early and ensure patients continue to receive the most appropriate care.
Regular monitoring is an important part of providing safe healthcare and protecting patients from avoidable complications.
Improving Access to Healthcare
At Horizon Healthcare, we continually look for ways to improve patient access and make healthcare easier to navigate.
Our in-house phlebotomy service forms part of a wider range of access options, including telephone support, online services, face-to-face care and automated services for many routine requests.
By providing routine blood testing within the practice wherever possible, we are helping patients access important healthcare services in a convenient and accessible way.
New Patients Welcome
Horizon Healthcare provides services from our Burton Road and Mackworth surgeries and welcomes new patient registrations.
If you are looking for a GP practice that offers multiple ways to access care, including routine blood testing services within the practice, visit our registration page to find out more about joining Horizon Healthcare.