Consultations
We recommend consulting your local community pharmacist before booking an appointment for a minor ailment.
Our self-help resources provide a curated list of trusted local and digital support services that are available without the need to book an appointment.
In-Person Appointments
At The Archway Surgery, we conduct the majority of our consultations in person. We believe this face-to-face approach is essential for building strong relationships with our patients.
Every weekday at 8:30 am, we release a variety of in-person slots to address the high volume of new medical concerns within our community. These appointments typically last 10 minutes.
For patients over 18, a limited number of slots are released at 7:00 am daily for online booking. Please register for Patient Access to use this option.
Some routine appointments are available to book in advance; please contact reception for details.
Telephone Appointments
If you wish to speak with a clinician by phone, or if in-person slots are full, you may be offered a telephone consultation. If a clinical assessment requires you to be seen in person that day, an arrangement will be made.
Routine telephone consultations may also be booked in advance if you prefer—please enquire through our reception team.
Clinical Staff at Archway
Our multidisciplinary team works together to provide your care. Please consider which professional best meets your needs. Read more on our staff page.
Experienced General Practitioners who manage complex health conditions and provide long-term clinical care.
Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) who treat minor illnesses and acute or short-term issues.
Senior Mental Health Practitioners (SMHPs) offering support and advice to patients not currently under the care of secondary psychiatric services.
GP Trainees: fully qualified doctors working under practice supervision to become accredited, independent General Practitioners.
Medical students: if you consent to seeing a student, a senior GP will always conduct a review with you afterwards.
Practice Nurses who manage reviews for asthma, COPD, and diabetes, as well as providing smears and childhood vaccinations.
Treatment Room nurses who perform clinical tasks requested by our medical staff. This service is provided by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Practice Pharmacists who offer telephone support for medication queries after you have spoken with your community chemist.