Home visits are for those who are too ill or infirm to come to the surgery.

Unless it is an emergency you will probably be seen more quickly by making an appointment at the surgery. The doctor can see several patients in surgery in the time that it takes to make one house call and usually he/she will have better equipment and facilities at the surgery to examine you and treat your problem.

Transport problems are not an acceptable reason for requesting a home visit.

Requests for home visits should be made before 11.00 am to enable your doctor to plan the day.

You will have to speak to your doctor to ask for a home visit.