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Appointments

Routine appointments

If you wish to book a routine appointment you can:

If you need assistance or if you are not able to read or speak English you can:

  • telephone us on 0161 256 4488 and we will complete the form on your behalf
  • visit the surgery and speak with a Patient Service Advisor at reception

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

Urgent appointments

To request an urgent or same day appointment:

  • complete an online triage form which will be reviewed by a GP to decide how best to help you
  • telephone us on 0161 256 4488 and we will complete the form on your behalf
  • visit the surgery and speak with a Patient Service Advisor at reception who will complete the form on your behalf

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

Or you can visit NHS111 or call 111. In an emergency call 999

Your appointment

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

  • In person at either Moss Side Health Centre, Longsight Health Centre, or another local practice
  • by telephone
  • by video call
  • by text or email

If you need help with your appointment

Please tell us:

  • if there’s a specific doctor, nurse or other health professional you would prefer to respond
  • if you need an interpreter
  • if you would prefer to consult with the clinician by telephone, face-to-face, by video call or by text or email
  • if you have any other access or communication needs

Cancelling or changing an appointment

To cancel your appointment:

  • reply CANCEL to your appointment reminder text message
  • use your NHS account (through the NHS website or NHS App)
  • telephone us on 0161 256 4488 and use the automated system

Evenings and weekends

GP, Nurse and Health Care Assistant appointments are available during the evenings and weekends at our health centres or one of our local neighbouring practices.

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.

Home visits

If you are housebound and need an appointment please telephone us on 0161 256 4488 to speak to one of our Patient Service Advisors. A doctor will contact you to determine how best to help you.

Page published: 5 May 2023
Last updated: 9 December 2025