Welcome to Longton Health Centre
If you have a new continuous cough OR high temperature OR loss / change in your normal sense of smell or taste then you should self-isolate as per government advice
DO NOT VISIT the surgery
STAY AT HOME
If your symptoms become worse or do not settle
or call NHS 111
Please visit our dedicated page for all Coronavirus related information
EMERGENCY
In the event of an emergency such as severe chest pain, symptoms of stroke,
severe allergic reaction, shortness of breath or severe bleeding please dial 999
WHEN WE ARE CLOSED PLEASE RING NHS 111
If you need medical advice of any description or wish to speak to a doctor when the surgery is closed please dial NHS 111.
Your call will be triaged by the call centre and directed to the most appropriate service.
The surgery work with a number of local practices to provide greater access to appointments and can offer appointments up to 8pm Monday to Friday and on Saturday and Sunday AM.
Please be advised that availability is limited and will be by pre-booked appointment and urgent on the day only - TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED due to COVID19
Access may not always be provided at this surgery and you may need to travel to an alternative practice.
If no appointment is available you may be directed to alternative services such as NHS111.
To access our online services and avoid the telephone queues please click on myGP app
(Online services are currently available to patients age 13 years and above)
All service providers can be viewed CLICK HERE
Established in 1947, we are an NHS GP practice currently responsible for the care of up to
11,000 patients serving the population throughout the local area and we continue to welcome new patients to our surgery
If you are planning on moving out of the area - it may still be possible that you can remain registered
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Should you wish to discuss a complaint regarding the surgery or a particular service then please see our complaints procedure situated under the policies tab
(Site updated 2.7.2020)