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Cancel an appointment

If you are unable to attend your appointment for any reason, please cancel it as soon as possible and ideally at least 1 hour before your appointment time. This allows us to offer the appointment to another patient who may be waiting for care.


Important: 📞 Cancel Your Appointment Instantly

Call 01332 502735

SELECT OPTION 2

Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Most appointments can be cancelled immediately using this service without needing to speak to a member of staff.

Available 24 hours a day, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.


Other Ways to Cancel

Appointment Confirmation Text Message

If you received a text message confirming your appointment, you may be able to cancel using the link provided in the message.

NHS App

You can cancel eligible appointments using the NHS App.

SystmOnline

You can cancel eligible appointments using SystmOnline.

Text Message

You can text:

07842 190117

Please include:

  • Full name
  • Date of birth
  • Appointment date
  • Appointment time

Online Cancellation Form

You may also use the form below to request cancellation of an appointment.

Please note:

  • Online cancellation requests are not monitored continuously.
  • Requests submitted through the form can take up to 5 working days to process.
  • The online form should not be used for urgent cancellations or appointments taking place within the next few days.
  • For urgent cancellations, please use our automated telephone service on 01332 502735, Option 2.

Before You Start

We will ask you for:

  • Your first name and surname
  • Date of birth
  • Sex
  • Postcode
  • Telephone number
  • Email address
  • Appointment details

If you are completing the form on behalf of another patient, we will also ask for their details.

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Page published: 24 July 2023
Last updated: 12 June 2026