Book or change an appointment

Last Updated: Thursday, 16 November 2023

Urgent Appointments

To request an urgent appointment for today or tomorrow (Monday to Friday):

  • phone us on 0151 733 3224, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm
  • visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm

 

When you get in touch, we shall ask what you need help with.

We will use the information that you give us to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional to help you.

Routine Appointments

To request a routine appointment in the next 7 days:

  • phone us on 0151 733 3224, Monday to Friday from 8am to 10:30am, and 3pm to 5:15pm
  • visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm

 

When you get in touch, we shall ask what you need help with.

We will use the information you give us to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional to help you.

Your Appointment

However you choose to contact us, we may offer you a consultation:

  • by phone
  • face to face at the surgery
  • on a video call
  • by text or email

Appointments by phone, video call or by text or email can be more flexible and often means you get help sooner.

Cancelling or changing an appointment

To cancel your appointment:

  • use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
  • phone us on 0151 733 3224, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm
  • reply CANCEL to your appointment reminder text message

If you need help when we are closed

If you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or call 111.

NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over. Call 111 if you need help for a child under 5.

Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. This is when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.

If you need help with your appointment

Please tell us:

  • if there is a specific doctor, nurse or other health professional you would prefer to respond (although this cannot be guaranteed)
  • if you would prefer to consult with the doctor or nurse by phone, face-to-face, by video call or by text or email
  • if you need an interpreter
  • if you have any other access or communication needs