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Practice Guide

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Find the information you need before a visit.

A clear welcome for new patients and returning reviews, with registration and appointment arrangements explained by reception.

Practice Guide

A CLOSER LOOK

The right appointment for the conversation

New here? Start with the practical details.

Reception can explain patient registration and appointment arrangements.

New patient enquiries

Ask whether the practice is accepting new patients and what registration requires.

Your first visit

The practice explains forms, fees, appointment length and relevant records.

Returning for a review

Book the appointment type recommended for your follow-up.

The right appointment for the conversation

Reception can help identify the suitable booking type.

New patient consultation

New patient consultation

An initial clinical consultation with time arranged for the person’s concerns and relevant background.

Review appointment

A planned appointment to discuss an existing concern, findings or care arrangements.

Travel health enquiry

Ask about a dedicated consultation and allow time to discuss your itinerary with a clinician.

Fewer unknowns before you arrive.

Practice Guide brings the practical information together so you can ask informed questions before your first appointment. Clinical advice and decisions belong in a consultation.

A look around the practice

A visual introduction to the appointment setting.

First visit questions

Registration and booking details.

Can I transfer records from another practice?

Ask reception about the consent and private records-transfer process.

Can reception give a travel recommendation by email?

Travel health questions need an appropriate clinical appointment. Reception can discuss booking and timing.

Experiences of our service

Feedback about communication, access and the experience of care.

What stood out: a clear introduction for new patients and returning reviews.

Illustrative feedback exampleSample wording to demonstrate this component, not a customer review.Your new space starts without testimonials. Add genuine feedback with permission.

Begin with reception.

New patient and routine booking enquiries.

Practice registration enquiry

Ask about availability, registration and appointment arrangements.

Example enquiry form. Enable your Contact inbox to receive private messages on your own space.

Make this your space

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