NHS patients who are registered with us are fully entitled appointments with their GP Practice, and it is fully free at the point of access, as with all other NHS Primary Care Services.
To get more information on our appointment page: https://www.nhsgp.net/prescriptions-and-appointments
From June 15th 2020, we will change the way we offer appointments for your GP
All requests for GP appointments will be assessed after completing an eConsult form online – click the link on the home page of our website.
We will get back to you and may offer you a face to face appointment at the surgery, a telephone or video call, send an SMS message with advice, send a prescription to the pharmacy, possibly order tests or a referral.
We shall respond to requests as needed: before the end of the next working day, at the latest (6.30pm) but mostly the same day.
Those without internet or who can not complete an eConsult can still phone the surgery and a team member will help you.
Parents can use eConsult for children from 6m (under 6m will still have to be by phone contact) until 18y.
Young people can send their own eConsult from aged 16y (from the ‘I want help for my child’ selection).
Why are we changing?
This is in line with a ‘Digital First’ strategy for Primary care in the NHS Long Term Plan. We have brought forward these changes due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
It’s safe – it provides the clinical team with detailed information to ensure that patients get the right input in time. This is important as the lockdown measures ease when there is likely to be a large backlog of work.
We can respond to patients’ needs – Many are not keen or feel it is unsafe to leave home to come to the surgery
Allows us to be flexible – this system will allow us to cope with any further waves of Covid
It’s convenient – patients can complete online consultations in their own time and at their own pace.
How will it affect me?
We hope the new system aims to provide a better, more responsive service:
Having information about your concerns in advance helps us deliver the best help to you quickly and may avoid an unnecessary wait for an appointment and trip to the surgery.
Reduce phone-call waiting times.
Allow more time for face to face consultations.
What about routine appointments for my Long Term Condition?
Medical conditions such as Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension and so on require regular routine checks and we’ll continue to invite you for these in the usual way based around your birthday. We’ll also invite you as usual for routine Medication reviews at regular intervals. Instead of needing to come into the practice in person we will ask you to complete an online consultation review form.
Will I still be able to see a Doctor face to face?
Yes but perhaps not so often. We have precautions in place to ensure it is safe to see a doctor when necessary, and we will assess the need through eConsult, phone and video calls.
Traditionally patients came to see the doctor for everything but we know much of our care can be delivered more efficiently and this will benefit everyone. In particular during the COVID pandemic we need to reduce your risk and your Doctors.
What about nurse appointments, phlebotomy and so on?
These will continue to be booked through Patient Access online booking, telephone and some eConsult.
What about Admin requests?
Please send all of your admin requests via eConsult – whether you need a certificate, letter, form filling etc.
I am worried about this
We are continually reviewing the situation and will adjust it depending on how everyone finds it. Your feedback will be very important, so please do let us know your thoughts and any ideas you have.
The best way to eConsult with us is via the new NHS App. Once you’re signed in you’ll also be logged in to all NHS services. You can download this from the Apple App Store or Google Play for Android.
Due to the recent surge in COVID19 and the pressures on the NHS in North West London, we have been asked as a practice to stop any NON-essential work.
That means if you have a routine request either via the telephone or via online consultations we will ask you to contact us when the pressures on the NHS have reduced.
We have been asked to focus on
Covid-19 Vaccinations
Care home support
Serious acute illness and deterioration in long term conditions
Supporting Mental health and Learning Disability patients
Supporting digitally excluded/extremely clinically vulnerable patients
Ensuring essential drug medicines monitoring
Please come back to this webpage to keep updated on when this will be relaxed and normal service will resume.
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NHS GP offer the students of the University of Westminster, free no hassle Online NHS Registration.
Students and new patients can register with NHS GP online in less than 60 seconds, and no ID or Proof of address is needed.
We know how hard it is when Students first start their course, and move into the Student Accomodation. There is so much to sort out, and so many new friends to make.
That’s why at NHS GP we have made it very simple to register.
Our team have set up a special student page with loads of links and online services specifically designed for student’s needs, including Online Dermatology Services, Contraception and Mental Health Support Services.
Just go to http://NHSGP.net/Students is sign to your new NHS GP, and then sit back and enjoy the rest of your time at the University of Westminster, with peace of mind!
The National Health Service (NHS) is a state-run health service providing free healthcare to eligible UK residents. It does not provide free dental or optical care. Most people have to pay a standard charge for medicine that a doctor prescribes.
You are eligible for NHS care if:
you are an EU/EEA student
you are a non EU/EEA student enrolled on a course of study for six months or more
you are a non EU/EAA student from a country with a reciprocal arrangement with the UK
Visit the Department of Health website for more details about NHS eligibility.
The NHS provides free treatment to anyone for psychiatric emergencies or if there has been a serious accident. It does not provide free follow-up treatment after an accident.
If you are eligible for healthcare, you will need to register with a local doctor/general practitioner (GP) in the area that you live.
If you are new to London, it is important that you register with a General Practitioner (GP) doctor as soon as possible, so that you have easy access to healthcare when you need it.
The University has taken the time to find the best GP practice for our students, taking into account location, patient satisfaction and CQC ratings (Care Quality Commission).
To register with the below GP, click on the link and fill in the online registration form. There is no need for ID or proof address.
Click here to register with your local NHS GP Service
You can also check out the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) services that are close to where you live:
You will need to contact the GP of your choice to see if they are accepting new patients. You will then be asked to go to the clinic to register. You will be asked to take some documents (eg proof of residency, the course you are enrolled on, your student ID or your passport). You will be asked to fill in a form about you and your health history. A simple check-up will be arranged with a nurse.
What are the benefits?
Registration entitles you to:
free consultation with your GP
free hospital treatment in Accident and Emergency (A&E), Minor Injuries & Walk-in Units
free hospital treatment with a specialist or consultant, if recommended by your GP
free contraception and sexual health services
free maternity services
Getting an appointment with a hospital specialist can take many weeks, even if your GP has referred you. Many people in the UK choose to take out private medical insurance so they can be seen more quickly, but this can be expensive.
If you have a long-standing health problem, or require regular prescription medicine, please ensure you have a summary of your medical condition and needs from your previous doctor. For students who are joining the University from abroad, you need to be aware that some medicines are different in the UK, or may not be regularly prescribed for certain conditions. Register with a doctor as soon as possible after your arrival or visit the Student Health Services for help and advice.
If you need help with prescription costs, visit the NHS website.
One part of ensuring that you are safe when moving into halls (or joining university) means knowing that you are vaccinated for the most common infections that students get.
Although a lot of infections have been wiped out such as Polio, it does not mean that they cannot come back. The Department of Health recommends that vaccinations are kept up to date.
Your current GP can tell you which vaccinations you have already had and if you should update any.
Find out how to protect yourself from infections during your studies, including what symptoms to look out for and where to get help and advice.
If you go on holiday within the UK, you are eligible for treatment anywhere. Make sure you take your NHS card or number with you. In an emergency you can see a GP anywhere – or visit the local A&E, Minor Injuries or Walk-in Unit.
If you go travelling within the European Union (EU), you may be eligible for free medical treatment, but you must first obtain the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). It is free and allows you to access medical help at a reduced cost while you’re travelling abroad. The easiest way to apply is online, by visiting the NHS healthcare abroad webpages. Student Health Services also provide registration forms for the EHIC card.
Note that you cannot apply for an EHIC until you have registered on the NHS. If you are not entitled to the EHIC, ensure you take out private health insurance before travelling.
If you go travelling outside the EU/EEA, visit the Department of Health website to check whether the country has a reciprocal healthcare agreement with the UK. If there is no reciprocal arrangement, you must take out private health insurance. Extreme sports (eg bungee jumping, tomb-stoning) and many snow or water sports require additional insurance.
If there’s an emergency on campus, call 5555 from a Campus landline or 02079115000 ext 5555 from your mobile (it’s a good idea to have this number saved) to alert a first-aider.
If you’re off campus, the emergency number in the UK is 999.
For more information on campus and off-campus emergencies, see our Emergencies page.
We are really proud to have set up our free Online Dermatology Serivce for our registered patients.
We are also very lucky to be working with a local legand Dermatology Specialist, Dr Shazia Siddiqi.
The service is very simple, just go to http://NHSGP.net/skin and click on upload a photo of your rash for our Online NHS Dermatologist to examin and call you back about.
Our free Dermatology page is also rich in resources for patients who want to understand more about thier moles, or rashes on children.
The best thing about this NHS serivce, is that it is free for our registered patients.
Our highest users of the Online Dermatology Service have been our university students and the number one request for help and been Acne.
Dr Shazia Siddiqi’s Online Dermatology Clinics run every day, and operate across all 4 of our North West London locations.
