Dr Layth J Delaimy  Tel:  01932 252425

• We operate an appointment system, where you will be seen at a specified time. Make a provisional time and date before calling according to the times the doctors are available for consultation. Patients requesting a routine appointment will be seen within 48 working hours. However, this may be longer at busier times of the year.
   
•  Urgent matters will be seen the same day and we ask patients to telephone for these urgent appointments - 8.45am for an urgent morning appointment and 2.00pm for an urgent afternoon appointment. Sick children, people with chronic conditions and the elderly will be seen as a priority.

• The secretary may ask you for the nature of your urgent matter. The doctor may need to telephone you back.
   
• If you think that your patient needs an immediate medical attention (such as sudden severe chest pain, head injuries, and heavy bleeding), then it is best to go to the nearest A&E department. Time could be an important factor for best outcome in these circumstances.
   
• Patients should expect doctors to ask regarding health issues as part of health promotion. These may include contraception, personal health and smoking issues.

Telephone Advice

• Medical advice can be given on the telephone and can deal efficiently with a variety of problems. It would be appreciated if an indication of its nature and urgency can be given to the secretary. Most administrative papers, i.e. insurance forms can be completed within a short time, 10-14 days. Please leave details for the doctor with the secretary. These do not require an appointment.

Home Visits

• If you are housebound or too ill to come to the surgery, a doctor will visit you at home. Please ring before 10.00am, if possible. Lack of transport does not justify a request for home visits. Home visits usually take a longer time and doctors usually prefer to see you at the surgery where facilities are available.

Walk-in-Patients and the Walk-in Centres

• Patients who wish to be seen immediately by a specially trained nurses who could prescribe for minor ailments should make the most of the walk-in-centre in Weybridge High Street near the Health centre. These centres open until late and can be useful especially for commuters and people with minor problems. We do not have walk-in medical services at our practice.

Locum Doctors

• Occasionally you may find a locum doctor covering for Dr Delaimy. According to recent European Legislations, no Doctor in the UK is allowed to practice as a GP unless they have finished their specialty training in General Practice in a scheme parallel to hospital specialties. It is therefore our responsibility to check the appropriate qualifications of the Locum Doctor.

Do I Need To See The Doctor?

• For more information please visit the NHS website at:
  NHS England/No Appointment Needed