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LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+ Health 

 Pride in Practice

We support everyone regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation and strive to ensure all our patients have an empathic and quality experience.

We recognise that many people in the LGBTQ+ community are often reluctant to ask for medical help because of negative experiences they may have had in the past.

All our staff at the practice are working to improve their understanding of the issues facing our LGBTQ+ patients and positively support them in accessing the care they need.

As a reflection of our commitment to LGBTQ+ patients, in 2026 we will be working towards the Pride in Practice scheme run by The LGBT Foundation.

This scheme identifies GP surgeries that are fully committed to ensuring that their LGBTQ+ patients are treated fairly and are able to discuss their issues openly with their GP or other healthcare clinician.

  • Changing your gender on your medical record

    Patients may request to change gender on their patient record at any time and do not need to have undergone any form of gender reassignment treatment to do so.

    We must advise you, the patient, that changing your gender on your records would mean that you will be supplied with a new NHS number which is not reversible, and we will need to register you as a new patient. Your old NHS number will no longer exist and your existing medical information will be transferred into your new medical record minus any information relating to your previous identity.

    To revert to your previous gender, we would need to issue you with a third NHS number and transfer your then existing medical information minus any information relating to your previous identity to your new record.

    Please note: Upon changing your gender it is important that you understand that you will not receive automatic invites for screening for certain cancers and conditions. It is important that you read and understand this leaflet NHS Screening Guidance for Trans Patients before requesting to change your medical records.

    We suggest you discuss with your doctor any future screening that maybe relevant to your gender at birth. We, as a practice, are responsible for inviting you to discuss appropriate screening at the relevant time.

    If you agree to the above, please complete and submit our change of details form.  Please ensure we have your up-to-date contact information.

  • Information for Trans people: NHS Screening Programmes

    When changing your gender, it is important that you understand that you will not recieve automatic invites for screening for certain cancers and conditions. It is improtant that you read and understand the guidance produced by the NHS so that you are fully informed. 

    We use trans as an umbrella term to embrace the diverse range of identities outside the traditional male/female definitions. These include transgender, gender fluid and non-binary. 

  • Sexual health for gay and bisexual men

    Find out more at the NHS website here

  • Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women

    Find out more at the NHS website here. 

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Routine Requests

Routine appointments

You can request a routine appointment by filling in one of our online forms below.

Alternatively, we can complete the form for you. If you require help please call us on 020 3302 3007 or come into reception.

One of our senior clinicians will review your request and we will respond to your request within 1 working day.

You may be offered:

  • A face to face or telephone appointment
  • Advice
  • Signposting to a more suitable team or service.

When you complete the online form, please give as much information as you can and please mention if you have multiple issues to address or require an interpreter. This is to ensure you are booked into the most appropriate appointment type.

  • I have a routine care request

    • NHS Health Checks (you will be invited for this appointment with a nurse if you are aged between 40 - 74 and do not have an existing health condition. This is a screening appointment for risk of cardiovascular disease. Please note this only takes place every 5 years.)
    • Cervical screening (smear tests)
    • Long term condition reviews (for example COPD, asthma, diabetes)
    • Medication reviews (including HRT and contraception pill checks)
    • Pre-travel appointments
    • Blood tests (for long term conditions and medication reviews
    • Smoking cessation
    • Vaccinations (eg shingles or flu)

    I have a routine care request

  • I have a health problem

    • A new health problem
    • Follow up for an existing health problem
    • A routine health check not listed

    I have a health problem

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Urgent Requests

Urgent appointments

You can request an urgent appointment by filling in our online form below. If you are are unable to complete the form online please call us on 0203 302 3007 or come into reception. 

Urgent requests can be made online between 7am and 4pm. If you have an urgent request after 4pm, or the form has closed early for safety reasons please call us. 

One of our senior clinicians will review your request and we will respond to you on the same day.

You may be offered:

  • A face to face or telephone appointment.
  • Advice 
  • Signposting to a more suitable team or service

When you complete the online form, please give as much information as you can and please mention if you have multiple issues to address or require an interpreter. 

This is to ensure you are booked into the most appropriate appointment type.

This is for urgent requests only. If your request is not urgent, and can wait for a routine appointment, please click here. 

 

Click here to continue to the urgent request form

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