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Patients in South Devon will continue to benefit from GP and nurse appointments in the evenings, Saturdays and Sundays after the launch of a new national contract with GP practices.
From 1st October 2022, the national contract requires the service known as ‘enhanced access’ to be provided by Primary Care Networks, which are groups of practices working together. In South Devon our 8 Primary Care Networks are working together to provide these appointments at 4 hubs across our geographical area. Appointments in the evenings and Saturdays will be available when patients contact their GP surgery with their health concern. Appointments will be available for patients outside of the normal working hours and telephone and face-to-face appointments can be made with a variety of GP practice staff including doctors, advanced care practitioners, nurses, and healthcare assistants.
In South Devon we have enhanced this national offer to ensure patients continue to receive appointments on Sundays, which has been part of the previous local arrangement. Presently you can book all appointments by contacting your GP practice in the first instance and you will be advised of the time and venue for your appointment.
Alison Brewer, Enhanced Access Lead at Southern Primary Care Collaborative Board said: “Access where and when you need it is important to us all. Local GP practices are working together to offer patients evening and weekend appointments in South Devon which includes continued access to appointments on Sundays. That means you will be able to see a GP, nurse or other health professional at a time which is most convenient for you.”
GP practices will still be available during normal hours and you should contact your GP practice in the first instance to access them.
For more information on the service and what we offer please click here
Please be aware that this is a pre-bookable service and we cannot take walk-ins on the day. Appointments must be booked through your own GP surgery to allow access to your medical records.
