Requesting An Appointment

You can request an appointment using any of the following methods:
-  Clicking here
-  Emailing us at drstocktonandthompson@nhs.net
-  Texting us on 07780793149 (this mobile number does not receive incoming calls)
-  Telephone us on 0161 654 4103
-  Faxing us on 0161 654 6571
-  Dropping in at the surgery

Pre-bookable Appointments

Did you know that you can book your GP or nurse appointments up to 4 months in advance?  If you leave your mobile number we will also send you a text message to remind you 2 days before your appointment!  You can also request an appointment by clicking here

Urgent Appointments

If you feel that your appointment is of an urgent nature then we would ask that you contact the surgery at 8:30 in the morning .  This will enable us to ensure that we can offer the most suitable appointment time.  

Cancellation List - We'll Ring You!

We do have cancellations during the day due to our continued efforts to encourage patients to cancel their unwanted appointments.  We recognise that access can sometimes be difficult at busy times.  In order to help our patients obtain an appointment when the require one, we are piloting a new system whereby you can be added to our cancellation list and then one of the support team members will give you a call if we have a cancellation.  We hope that this will improve access to our appointments during busy periods. 

To download a copy of our patient leaflet, click here

Canceling Your Appointment

We will always aim to offer you an appointment with a GP within 48 hours .  Therefore if you are unable to keep an appointment please tell us as soon as you can, as this will mean that another patient in need of medical care (perhaps urgently) can use your appointment you can do this using any of the following methods:

-  Clicking here
-  Emailing us atdrstocktonandthompson@nhs.net
-  Texting us on 07780793149 (this mobile number does not receive incoming calls)
-  Telephone us on 0161 654 4103
-  Faxing us on 0161 654 6571
-  Dropping in at the surgery

Cancellation List - Let Us Ring You!

To download a copy of our patient leaflet, click here

Home Visits

Please telephone reception before 10am if you require a home visit.

Home visits are only available for housebound patients, or for severely unwell patients.  If you request a home visit you will normally speak to the on call doctor to help assess the nature of your condition and urgency, this will take place before a visit is agreed. 

Please remember that several patients can be seen in the practice in the time that it takes to make one home visit. There are also better facilities for examining and treating patients at the Practice.

To download a copy of our patient leaflet, click here

Care At The Chemist Scheme

Are you or any of your family suffering from one of these conditions?

• Allergies / Bites & Stings
• Athletes Foot                      (click here to access our Athletes Foot patient leaflet)
• Cold Sores
• Conjunctivitis
• Constipation
• Cough/Cold/Sneezing
• Diarrhoea                            (click here to access our diarrhoea patient leaflet)
• Hay Fever
• Head Lice                           (click here to access our head lice patient leaflet)
• Headache / Temperature / Fever
• Indigestion / Heartburn
• Mouth Ulcers
• Nappy Rash
• Nasal Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Teething
• Threadworms
• Vaginal Thrush

You don't need to wait to see a doctor as you can get advice and treatment from your local pharmacy.

What do you need to do?

1. Collect a pass book from the pharmacy.  This allows 6 visits to the pharmacy if you are suffering from any of the above ailments
2. Hand your pass book into the pharmacy
3. When the pharmacy has confirmed your eligibility you will be asked questions on your symptoms and your current medication.  There is no need to see a doctor.

How much does it cost?

If you do not pay for your prescriptions this treatment is free.
If you do pay for your prescriptions this treatment will be the same charge as a prescription charge or the price of the medication, whichever is cheaper.

Will i need medication?

You may not always need medication if this is the case the pharmacy staff will give you advice on how best to deal with your symptoms.  If you are given medication it is only for you and not to be passed to anyone else. 

You will be required to sign a form and show evidence of your exemption like you do on a doctor's prescription.

Can i go to any pharmacy?

All pharmacies within Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale provide this service.

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Further details

If you have any further questions relating to this scheme then please contact:

Medicines Management Team
01706 652 875

Patient Advice Liaison Service
0800 121 4430

To download a copy of our patient leaflet, click here

Text Message Reminders

Did You Know You Can Also Text Us On 07780793149!

As well as as our outgoing text message system, patients can also text us on 07780793149.  Patients can text us anything from appointment bookings / cancellations, prescription requests, medical queries or anything else for that matter!

Patients will receive an aknowledgement text message within 24 hours.

Please note that this number is unable to receive incoming calls, if you need to speak to us please contact us on 0161 654 4103.