Enhanced Access Service
The Northampton GP Enhanced Access Service is an extension of your usual GP Practice, it is not a Walk-In-Service – You need to make an appointment.
The service is located on the ground floor of Highfield Clinical Care Centre, Cliftonville Rd, Northampton NN1 5BD.
Getting here:
By Bus: Several buses stop at the hospital and at the Cliftonville entrance, which is closest to Highfield, buses include: Buses traveling east: 1,5,55 & VH services. Buses traveling west: 1,5,9B,51 & VH services.
By Car: There are free parking spaces available. Additional chargeable parking is available in the hospital grounds.
By Bike: There are a number of covered cycle racks at the hospital and located at the front of Highfield.
Who can access this service?
Anyone signed up with a GP Practice in Northampton
How do I book an appointment?
Contact your GP Practice in the usual way to request a consultation. If there is not one available for you at the practice they may offer you an appointment with the GP Enhanced Access Service, if this is right for you. If your practice is closed and you need a GP please contact the Out-of-Hours service through NHS 111. Please note that your consent will be required in order for an appointment to be booked for you. If urgent care is required, please call ‘111’ for further advice. If your need is life threatening, please go to A&E or call 999. For support with the management of minor ailments, please contact your local pharmacist or visit the NHS Choice website www.nhs.uk or call 111 – www.111.nhs.uk
Will I see my own GP and/or Nurse?
You will be seen by experienced Northampton GPs and Nurses, but it is unlikely that you will be seen by your own GP or Nurse. If you would prefer to see your usual GP or Nurse, please book a consultation with your usual GP practice during their normal opening hours.
Will the GP I see have access to my medical record?
Your medical record will, with your consent, be available to the Health Care Professional that speaks to you or sees you to ensure that they have the information they need to give you the best possible car. A summary of your consultation will be sent back to your own GP practice electronically to ensure that your record is up-to-date. A consultation with this service will be just like one at your own GP practice. Click the link for further information about how we use your Data, Privacy and the Law.
How do I cancel an appointment?
If you need to cancel the appointment, please contact your registered GP Practice. A dedicated telephone number for cancellations will be shared soon.
Where do I go?
The service is located on the ground floor of Entrance B, Highfield Clinical Care Centre, Cliftonville Rd, Northampton NN1 5BD.