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You may have read in the news that from 1st October GP practices must offer online appointment booking from 8am to 6:30pm. You may also have listened to concerns raised by doctors and from the British Medical Association (BMA) in the news. 
We would like to reassure our patients that Upton Surgery has been offering this online appointment service since May 2024, and 8-6:30 since March 2025. This has allowed us to iron out many of the niggles and problems ahead of today’s announcement.
As a results, for Upton Surgery and our patients, today’s announcement is “Business as Usual” and patients should not notice any change in how they contact us. We will continue to closely monitor online accesses effectiveness and review demand to maintain a responsive and compassionate level of care as possible.

More information can be found via the BBC at:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjed4qvzjeyo

Our flu and COVID clinics are now running! Protect yourself and your loved ones this winter by booking your vaccines as soon as possible.
Appointments are filling quickly, so please don’t delay. You can book online using your usual link or by calling the practice.
Let’s stay healthy together this winter — book today!

Are you aware of our dosette service offered here at Upton?
If you are a dispensing patient who receives medication from the surgery, we may be able to dispense your medication in a pre-packed tray each week, laying all of your tablets out ready for you to take from Monday morning through to Sunday evening. This can be delivered to your home on a weekly basis, or you can collect from the surgery at a time convenient to you.

These trays are a great aid to anyone who takes more than 6 different tablets per day, who struggle to manage their medication themselves, or for patients who may be frail and have carers. If you feel you would benefit from a dosette box and meet the listed criteria, please contact our Dispensary or Reception Team to enquire about your eligibility.