GP Enhanced Service
People living in Waltham Forest can make an appointment to see a GP in the evenings and at weekends
Weekday evenings
GP evening appointments are available Monday to Friday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Evening appointments will take place at a GP practice in Leytonstone.
Appointments can only be booked by calling 020 8519 3999
Who can you see at the GP Enhanced Service?
See a Doctor
You can see a GP for acute illnesses, they are able to request blood tests, referrals and issue medications
See an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
ANPs can see a range of minor ailments in patients aged 10 and over, they can also prescribe certain medications.
| Exacerbations of Asthma or COPD | Colds |
| Sore Throats/ Tonsillitis | Chesty Coughs |
| Chest Infections | Wheeze |
| Shortness of breath (but still able to talk in full sentences) | Ear Discharge and/or Pain |
| Blocked ears | Vertigo/Room spinning/Dizziness |
| Sinus Pain | Hayfever (eyes itching/running nose) |
| Heart Burn | Indigestion |
| Lower Abdo Pain | Piles |
| Constipation | Diarrhoea and vomitting |
| Shingles | Cellulitis |
| Infected insect bites | Infected cysts/boils |
| Painful big toe (Gout) | Cold Sores |
| Funghal foot infections | Ringworm |
| Ingrowing hair/ toenail | Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) in women only |
| Thursh | Vaginal discharge |
| Contraception | Menstural Bleeding |
See a Practice Nurse
| Cervical Smear taking (25 to 64 years) |
Childhood Immunisations |
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Ear Irrigation (aged 14 and over) Must start olive oil or drops to the effected ear twice |
Men ACWY vaccination (aged 18 - 24 years) First year university students only |
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Dressings - Including removal of sutures Dressings must be brought to the appointment |
Injectable Contraception Injection to be brought to appointment |
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B12 /Prostrap/ Zoladex Injections prescription to be provided by own GP practice |
Blood Pressure checks |
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Physical Diabetes checks |
Weekend
GP, nurse and HCA weekend appointments will be available Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm.
Appointments are available at three locations:
| Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|
| Chingford | 10am - 4pm | Closed |
| Leytonstone | 10am - 4pm | Closed |
| Walthamstow | 8am - 8pm | 8am - 8pm |
How to book
Appointments can only be booked by calling 020 8519 3999
Booking line hours:
Monday to Friday 12pm – 8pm
Saturday to Sunday 8am – 6pm