What can I do online?

Our clinical software provider (EMIS Health) has developed an online software called Patient Access which allows patients to:

Book or cancel an appointment
Order repeat prescriptions
Change your contact details
Send secure messages to your practice
View your medical record online (upon written application)

This excellent service is also available as a free App which can be downloaded on certain smart phones including the iPhone. Register for an online Patient Access account now.

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