Extended Access Service

Evening Appointments

There are now extra routine appointments available in the evening, making it easier for you to get an appointment at a time to suit you.

• A virtual clinical Pharmacist service

This is a telephone appointment for patients who: need to speak to a pharmacist regarding a mediation issue but don’t need to come to the surgery. The pharmacists are able to prescribe and organise prescriptions electronically.

• A virtual musculoskeletal (MSK) service

This is a telephone appointment for patients who need to speak to an advanced physiotherapist regarding muscle and joint problems. They will issue advice and where appropriate arrange a follow-up.

For either of the above please speak to the Reception team for further information on how to book one of these appointments.

• A virtual mental health support service (Healthy Minds)

This is a telephone appointment for patients aged 18 and over who would like help with emotional wellbeing. It will provide a 20-minute telephone consultation with Healthy Minds Practitioners who will be able to offer support for patients experiencing low mood, stress or anxiety. They will offer support, explore and develop coping strategies and offer to signpost and recommend other support services. Please speak to the Reception team for further information on how to book an appointment.

All the above are now offered 7 days a week including bank holidays.

Saturday Morning Face to Face & Telephone Appointments

There is now Saturday morning face to face appointments from 9am to 2pm through our Extended Access Service at:

• Wetherby Health Centre, Hallfield Lane, Wetherby LS22 6JS.

Saturday & Sunday Morning Face to Face & Telephone Appointments

There will be routine appointments available Saturday and Sunday morning from 9 am to 1 pm available through the extended access service at:

• Rutland Lodge Medical Practice, Scott Hall Road, Leeds LS7 3DR.

This increased availability is an extension of the services offered by the practice and is provided by a range of local clinicians including GPs, Nurses and Health Care Assistants.

Please note this is not a walk-in-service – you still need to make an appointment.  Appointments can be made either via your own GP practice or by calling the extended access team on 0113 221 3540 between 9 am and 12 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Extended Access appointments are for routine general practice issues and not for urgent care. If your practice is closed and you are unwell please call NHS 111 or if it is an emergency dial 999