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TOTAL TRIAGE

We now operate a triage model with respect to our appointment system. This means that every patient contacting the practice first provides some information on the reasons for contact, this is then reviewed by a GP who decides what the best course of action is.
This system ensures that those patients in most need of a same day appointment are prioritised and allocated an appointment with the most appropriate clinician.
Where necessary, we might ask you to answer a few additional questions to help our doctor prioritise those patients who need more urgent care.
The modern general practice model moves away from the 8am phone call queue and ‘first come, first served’ process for allocating appointments. It ensures patients are seen in a fair and timely manner.
Please note that in order for the GP to triage your request in an efficient manner it is very important to provide detailed and accurate information about your symptoms and availability.
Please complete the Contact us online form.
 
If you are unable to complete the form online 
  • Please call the surgery
  • Visit the surgery and speak with a receptionist. 

Total Triage

Dear Patients,
We wish to share some very exciting news about a significant change to our appointment system that will improve the way our surgery delivers care to all of our patients.
GP practices across the Black Country are moving to a ‘Modern General Practice’ model to make access to care and treatment easier for patients and help improve patient satisfaction. This is a national NHS project and all general practices must adopt the system by 31st March 2025.
We are moving to a Total Triage model.
What is Total Triage?
The total triage model will ask patients to provide information about their reason for contacting the practice, which will then be reviewed by a clinician. The patient will be contacted and offered an appointment or signposted to an appropriate service based on this clinical assessment
All patient requests will be triaged by one of our experienced GPs who will decide what the best course of action is. Where necessary, we might ask you to answer a few additional questions to help our doctor prioritise those patients who need more urgent care.
You could be given a face to face or telephone appointment, you could have a reply from the GP with self-care advice or you could be signposted to a more appropriate service.
We will have three types of appointments:
  • Same day – for emergencies (A member of staff will contact you to book the appointment)
  • Within 7 days – for patients that need to see or speak to a healthcare professional soon, but not urgently (You will receive a self-book link to book your appointment)
  • More than 7 days – for routine appointments
 
The main purpose of the Total Triage model is to:
  • enhance the quality of care our patients receive 
  • ensure they are given the most appropriate appointment or advice to meet their needs
  • communicate with patients in a timely way
How does it work?
All patients need to submit their request via the surgery’s website by filling the Contact us online form.
Ideally, patients will submit their own request however we appreciate that this may not be possible for some patients. If you are unable to use or access the online form then please contact the surgery in the usual way and we will complete the request for you, which will be added to the triage list to be reviewed by the GP.
After the GP will review your request you will either receive a call to be offered a same day appointment, receive a self-book link or you might receive a message with advice from the GP.
Please note that in order for the GP to triage your request in a timely manner it is very important to provide detailed and accurate information about your symptoms.
For example, if a patient has a cough, it would be much easier for the GP to triage the request with the following information: ‘I had a cough for 10 days. I have already used over the counter medicine, but it is not helping and in the last couple of days my cough has been worsening and it feels more chesty. I also have a high temperature.’
If the information given is less detailed, such as ‘I had a cough for 10 days’, it makes it harder for the GP to triage and we will need more information.
The Total Triage service will be open Monday to Friday. During the weekend or bank holidays please continue to use the 111 service or call 999 for life threatening emergencies.
Please note that at times we may temporarily suspend the online triage form to help manage the demand. In these circumstances you will see the following:
  • a message to advise that the Patient Triage is temporarily unavailable and information on when the link will be active again and how to contact the practice another way
  • a message prompting patients to use NHS 111 online, to find a local pharmacy or attend the Urgent Treatment Centre

GP Extended Hours

Practices are working in partnership with other Practices in the area to provide additional GP appointments between 18:30 – 20:00 during the week and also over the weekend.

If you need access to an evening or weekend non-urgent appointment, please call and speak to the receptionist at your registered practice during normal opening hours.

Your appointment may be with another Practice in the area and may not be at your registered practice.

More information on what to do when the surgery is closed, including information on 111, can be found here. Please contact the surgery for more information.

NHS Black Country ICB is responsible for buying and monitoring healthcare services on behalf of all patients in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.  

Home Visits

Whilst we encourage our patients to come to the surgery, where we have the proper equipment and facilities available, we do appreciate this is not always possible. In this respect, if you do need a home visit, you can help us by calling reception before 10:00.

You may only request a home visit if you are housebound or are too ill to visit the practice. Your GP will only visit you at home if they think that your medical condition requires it and will also decide how urgently a visit is needed. Please bear this in mind and be prepared to provide suitable details to enable the doctor to schedule house calls

You can also be visited at home by a community nurse if you are referred by your GP. You should also be visited at home by a health visitor if you have recently had a baby or if you are newly registered with a GP and have a child under five years.

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Cancelling or changing an appointment

If you cannot attend an appointment for any reason please inform us as soon as possible in order for us to give the slot to someone else.

You can also complete our appointment cancellation notification request form. This can only be used if your appointment has been arranged for more than 24 hours in advance (excluding weekends and public holidays). You can also text to cancel your appointment.

If you need help when we are closed

Click here for details of our out-of-hours arrangements

 

If you need help with your appointment

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 a chaperone
  • If you need an interpreter
  • If you have any other access or communication needs

 

Text Reminder Service

We have a texting service which allows you to receive confirmation and reminders about your appointments.

To have this service you will need to register by completing a consent form.

Please remember to update your contact details with us when you change address, telephone numbers and email address.

Complete our SMS Reminder Form

Travel vaccinations

If you're planning to travel outside the UK you may need to be vaccinated against some of the serious diseases found in other parts of the world.

View the NHS Travel Vaccination Advice

Minor Ailments Scheme - Your Local Pharmacist Can Help

Pharmacists offer professional free health advice at any time - you don't need an appointment.

From coughs and colds to aches and pains, they can give you expert help on everyday illnesses. They can answer questions about prescribed and over-the-counter medicines. Your local Pharmacist can also advise on healthy eating. 

The service is available to patients who are:

  • Are entitled to free prescriptions
  • Are registered with a doctor that is taking part in the Minor Aliments Scheme
  • Are suffering with a minor aliment included in the scheme 

What is a Minor Ailment?

Athletes Foot

Back Pain

Bacterial Conjunctivitis 

Chicken Pox

Cold Sores

Colds and Flu

Constipation

Cough

Diarrhoea

Dysmenorrhoea

Earache

Headaches

Temperatures

Ear Wax Removal

Eczema and Dermatitis 

Hemorrhoids

Hay Fever

Allergies

Head Lice Infestation 

Indigestion or Heartburn

Insect Bites

IBS

Migraine

Nappy Rash

Scabies

Soft Tissue Injury

Sore Throat

Teething

Mouth Ulcers

Threadworm

Vaginal Thrush

Upset Tummy

Pharmacists can also advise on health eating, obesity and giving up smoking. Some pharmacists have private areas where you can talk in confidence. They may suggest you visit your GP for more serious symptoms. It is possible to purchase many medicines from the chemist without a prescription.

Page last reviewed: 18 June 2025
Page created: 31 July 2023