Home vsits
Last Updated: Monday, 04 August 2025How to book a home visit
It is important that you telephone the surgery before 10.00am if a visit is requested for that day. Only emergency visits can be arranged after that time.
You may be asked to provide the reception team with some details regarding why you require a home visit. Please do not be offended by this. This information is needed so that the doctor can assess the urgency and prioritise visits.
When to ask for a home visit
Our GPs or ANPs will carry out home visits, but these are only for patients who are truly housebound, i.e. patients whose condition prevents them from being able to attend surgery.
When not to ask for a home visit
Please do not ask for a home visit unless the patient cannot make it to the surgery.
Most children can be safely brought to the surgery by car.
A number of patients can be seen at the surgery in the time that it takes to visit one patient at home.