Appointments

Urgent appointments

In an emergency always Call 999 especially if you or someone has any of these:

  • signs of a heart attack – chest pain, pressure, heaviness, tightness or squeezing across the chest
  • signs of a stroke – face dropping on one side, cannot hold both arms up, difficulty speaking
  • sudden confusion (delirium) – cannot be sure of own name or age, slurred speech or not making sense
  • suicide attempt – by taking something or self-harming
  • severe difficulty breathing – not being able to get words out, breathing very fast, choking or gasping
  • heavy bleeding – spraying, pouring or enough to make a puddle
  • severe injuries – after a serious accident
  • seizure (fit) – shaking or jerking because of a fit, or unconscious (can’t be woken up)
  • sudden, rapid swelling – of the lips, mouth, throat or tongue
  • labour or childbirth – water breaking, more frequent intense cramps (contractions), baby coming, or just born
  • signs of a severe infection (sepsis) – blue, grey, pale or blotchy skin, lips, tongue, palms of soles; a rash that does not fade when you roll a glass over it or high temperature with a stiff neck / bothered by light

British Sign Language (BSL) speakers can make a BSL video call to 999.

Deaf, hard of hearing or speech-impaired people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay or a textphone.

If urgent but not suffering with any of the above:

  • Phone us on 0161 983 9020, Monday to Friday from 8am
  • Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist Monday to Friday from 8am
  • If we are closed, visit NHS 111 online or call 111.

Routine appointments

To request a routine appointment in the next 7 days

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

We will use the information you give us to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional to help you.

Read more about managing your health online.

Your appointment

After you contact us we may offer you a consultation:

  • by phone
  • face to face at the surgery
  • on a video call
  • by text or email.

Appointments by phone, video call or engagement by text or email can be more flexible and often means the doctor or nurse can help you sooner.

To cancel your appointment:

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.

Extended hours

All patients registered with a GP Practice in Stockport can now book a routine appointment, up to two weeks in advance, in the evenings and Saturday & Sundays.

You may not be able to see your own GP but you will be seen by a suitably qualified health professional such as another GP, Nurse Associate, Healthcare Assistant (HCA), or practice nurse.

You can book an appointment up to two weeks in advance by calling the main number of your own GP practice.

Appointments

  • Monday to Friday: 6.30pm to 8pm
  • Saturdays & Sundays: 8am to midday or 9am to 1pm (Practice Hub, alternating weekends ) and 9am to 4.30pm (Kingsgate Hub)
  • Bank Holidays: Closed

Please tell us:

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

If you are housebound and need an appointment, we will do a home visit. We will phone you first to understand what you need.

To request a home visit, it’s helpful if you phone the practice on 0161 983 9020.

Date published: 11th September, 2023
Date last updated: 10th October, 2025