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New Online Appointment Booking System

Rapid Health – A quicker way to get the care you need

A brand new system designed to help you book and manage your GP appointments quickly and efficiently.

To use this new system, ensure you have a registered email address with us.

Coming to this surgery soon!

We will be switching to Rapid Health from Tuesday 23rd June 2026

The practice will be trialling a new way in which patients can access our services. Rapid Health is an online facility that allows patients to book appointments, without needing to phone the practice.

Patients will be presented with a series of questions about their problem. From here, patients will be provided with a choice of appointments with the most appropriate clinician(s), in the most appropriate timeframe, based on their clinical need.

This should result in shorter waiting times, especially for more urgent medical issues, and focusses on “getting it right first time” – seeing the most appropriate member of the team for your medical issue. It will also prevent the 8am rush and long waits on the telephones.

The new platform also allows patients to raise admin requests (such as sick/fit notes, doctors letters, and more) and find trusted self-care information for a wide range of symptoms and health conditions. This will replace our current platform.

From 23rd June 2026, all contacts with the surgery come through Rapid Health, which will be accessed via our practice website.

Preparing and implementing the new system

In preparation for the switch over to this new system, we are asking patients to ensure they have a registered email address recorded on their patient record. Please contact the Practice to update your email address.

Patient Q&A

What is Rapid Health?

Rapid Health is a brand new NHS approved AI tool designed to help you book and manage your GP appointment

How do I book an appointment?

You can find Rapid Health via your GP surgery’s website or the QR code on this leaflet

What if I don’t use the internet

Our reception team will still be available to go through the process for you

Will I still be able to book appointments via Patient Access and the NHS app?

No. The only way to book appointments will be via Rapid Health. You can still access medical records, test results and prescriptions via the NHS app and Patient Access.

When can I use Rapid Health?

Rapid Health is available to use 24 hours, Monday to Thursday and until 6:30pm on Fridays (except for bank holidays)

What if I want to see a specific GP?

When booking an appointment, the GPs with available appointments will be shown

Why have I been offered an appointment with this clinician?

You will be offered an appointment with the clinician most appropriate to your health concern

I was not offered an appointment. What do I do?

Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you will be offered an appointment in the most appropriate time frame. If you do not receive an appointment, reception will be informed and they will contact you within 48 hours