Welcome to Longton Health Centre

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

We continue to welcome new patients to our surgery Register With Us Now

Christmas & New Year Opening Times

 Saturday 22^nd December 2018 8.00am – 11.00am (Pre-bookable appointments only)

Sunday 23^rd December 2018 CLOSED

Monday 24^th December 2018 8.00am – 8.00pm

Tuesday 25^th December 2018 CLOSED

Wednesday 26^th December 2018 CLOSED

Thursday 27th December 2018 8.00am – 6.30pm (Normal Hours Resume )

Saturday 29th December 2018 8.00am – 11.00am (Pre-bookable appointments only)

Sunday 30^th December 2018 CLOSED

Monday 31st December 2018 8.00am – 8.00pm

Tuesday 1^st January 2019 CLOSED

Wednesday 2^nd January 2018 8.00am – 6.30pm (Normal Hours Resume)

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.

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.

These appointments will not be available to book on line - therefore please speak to a member of our reception staff for further advice

 As well as a source of information about the services we provide, we hope you will find our website informative about health campaigns and other health related information

If you cannot find what you are looking for please phone us on 01772 214500

**WE WILL BE CLOSED on Tuesday 19th February 2019 from 1:00pm to 6:30pm for staff training. The surgery will re-open as usual at 8:00am on Wednesday 20th February 2018 for general appointments**

**If you are a carer or are being cared for come along to the practice - Carers HUB Lancashire have a carers' support worker here to offer general advice and support on the first Thursday each month between 3pm - 4pm - DROP IN - No appointment is necessary**

GP ONLINE SERVICES

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BRING IN PHOTO I.D AND PROOF OF CURRENT ADDRESS TO THE PRACTICE and complete a patient CONSENT FORM TO ENABLE ACCESS TO GP ONLINE SERVICES

(This service is currently available to patients age 13 years and above)

Online repeat medication prescription ordering

Book/amend/cancel your appointments online

View limited clinical records

**ADD THE PATIENT ACCESS APP TO YOUR TABLET OR SMARTPHONE VIA iOS OR ANDROID APP **

You will need to re-enter your password to sign in to the new Patient Access service so please make sure you have this to hand.

Patient Access - Trouble signing In FAQ

***Please note from time to time third party systems working with our clinical system run updates and/ or may experience technical difficulties from time to time - please bear with them during these times and contact the surgery in the first instant to access the services you require ***

Shingles Eligibility Poster  

We are continuing our shingles campaign please click on the Shingles calculator link below and see if you are eligible.  

Please arrange an appointment if you fall into the suitable age range

 Shingles Calculator 

Send us your Enquiries Comments and Suggestions

If you wish to contact us regarding a complaint you may have about the surgery please see our complaints procedure situated under the policies tab. 

(Site updated 12/12/2018)