In general, we ask that patients only request a home visit if they are genuinely housebound and too unwell to come to the surgery. If so, your doctor will usually visit after morning surgery.

If you require a home visit, please telephone the surgery before 10.00am and give the receptionist some indication of the problem so that the visiting doctor will know how urgent the visit is. The doctor may ring you to assess the situation further.

Home visiting guidelines to help you decide if a home visit may be appropriate.