Wetherby Primary Care Network (PCN) now manages our Extended Access service, giving patients greater flexibility and improved continuity of care.

Extended Access provides pre-bookable appointments outside normal practice hours, including evenings and Saturdays, with a range of healthcare professionals. By managing the service locally, the Wetherby PCN has greater autonomy over how it is run and can tailor appointments to meet the needs of our patients.

Importantly, the service is staffed by clinicians from across the Wetherby PCN, meaning patients are more likely to see clinicians they already know, supporting continuity and high-quality care.

Appointments are booked through your GP practice in the usual way.

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.

The practice offers:

A virtual clinical pharmacist service

This is a telephone appointment for patients who: need to speak to a pharmacist regarding a medication 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 signposting and recommend other support services. Please speak to the Reception team for further information on how to book an appointment.

Saturday morning face to face appointments

There are now Saturday morning routine appointments from 9-12pm available through our extended access service at:

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

This increased availability is an extension of the services offered by your 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 via your own GP practice. 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.

For more information, please watch the following video: