Appointments

How to book an appointment

  • This service is intended for short-term, interim care only.
  • Ongoing or routine care should be directed to the patient’s registered GP practice.
  • If you are having a telephone appointment, do not put your phone on silent.
  • Go somewhere quiet where you can speak privately.

To use the service, you or family member you are booking an appointment for, must be registered with a Camden practice.

To book an appointment, contact your GP surgery and request a Camden Bridging Access appointment. 

You can also book directly, Monday to Sunday, by calling:  0207 428 5730

Our phone line is open Monday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm and Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays 8am to 8pm.

Appointments are only available for patients registered at a Camden GP Practice

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What we offer

We provide clinical assessment and treatment for adults and children with minor injuries and illnesses plus the following:

Nurse Appointment Criteria

  • Cervical smears (ages 25 to 64) 
  • Childhood immunisations 
  • Dressings, including removal of sutures 
  • Book a double slot for compression bandages 
  • Vitamin B12 injections (Medication needs to be provided by patients own GP Surgery)
  • Prostap injections (Medication needs to be provided by patients own GP Surgery) 
  • Injectable contraception – Depo Provera (Medication needs to be provided by patients own GP Surgery)
  • Wound care, including swabbing 
  • Urine dip tests 
  • Blood pressure monitoring/checks 

Exclusions

  • Patients with long-term, chronic, or enduring health conditions 
  • Routine reviews for long-term conditions (should be booked with a nurse) 
  • Palliative care patients requiring advance care planning 
  • Patients registered with Safe Haven services 
  • Patients with serious mental health conditions or requiring continuity of care 
  • Patients seeking pharmaceutical assistance for substance or alcohol misuse (No opiate prescribing) 
  • Conditions likely to require MRI investigations 
  • Minor surgery 
  • Private medicals and home visits 
  • Medical certificates (long-term/chronic/fitness-related) 
  • MED3 (Fit Notes) exceeding 4 weeks (must be managed by registered GP) 
  • Non-core NHS letters (e.g. housing benefit) 
  • Non-core NHS services (e.g. travel immunisations, private services) 
  • Private and routine non-urgent NHS referrals

For more information about what when I can use the service call the booking line or check with your practice.

Appointment opening times

Weekdays (Monday to Friday):

  • 6:30pm to 8pm (face-to-face and telephone)

Saturdays:

  • GP (face-to-face): 8am to 4pm
  • GP (face-to-face): 10am to 8pm
  • GP (telephone): 10am to 8pm 
  • Nurse: 9am to 2pm

Sundays and Bank Holidays: 

  • GP (face-to-face and Telephone): 8am to 8pm 
     

More information

About our hub sites

If you have a GP or nurse face-to-face appointment, you will be going to either: 

Brondesbury Medical Centre

279 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JQ

Nearest London Stations

  • Kilburn Park Station – Bakerloo Line
  • Kilburn Station – Jubilee Line
  • West Hampstead Station – Jubilee Line
  • Nearest London Overground / Rail Stations
  • Brondesbury Station – Mildmay Line (London Overground)
  • Kilburn High Road Station – London Overground
  • West Hampstead Thameslink – Thameslink Service

Local Bus Routes

Bus Routes 16,31, 32, 189, 316, 328, 332 serving Kilburn High Road

Parking and Accessibility

  • Limited on-street parking available nearby.
  • Step-free access may vary by station.
  • Accessible bus services operate throughout the area

Regents Park Practice

Cumberland Market, London, NW1 3RH

Nearest London Stations

Nearest stations

  • Warren Street - 8 minute walk
  • Euston Square - 11 minute walk
  • London Euston - 10 to 12 minute walk 
  • Mornington Crescent - 10 minute walk 
  • Camden Town - 15 minute walk 

Tube lines nearby

  • Northern line (Mornington Crescent / Camden Town/ Warren Street) 
  • Victoria line (Warren Street)
  • Circle line, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City (Euston Square)

Local Bus Routes

24, 27, 46, 88, 134, 168 nearby around Albany Street / Camden High Street area.

Parking and Accessibility

  • Limited controlled parking zones operate locally.
  • Public transport is recommended during peak hours.
  • Step-free access available at selected nearby stations.
  • Disabled patient parking is available on site. 

Telephone appointment

The GP will call you at or close to your appointment time. Please make sure your phone is not on silent, you have a good signal and are in quiet area.

Chaperones

All patients can request to have a chaperone present for any appointment or examination. The chaperone can be a trained member of staff, a family member or friend. When possible, please let us know that you would like a chaperone before your appointment. This helps to avoid your appointment being delayed or rescheduled.

There may also be times where your clinician might require a chaperone to be present for your appointment.

Reasonable adjustments

If you have any requests for reasonable adjustments (e.g., for disability), please let us know when you book the appointment.

Interpreter

If you need an interpreter for your appointment, please let us know as soon as possible.  You can call to let us know and we will be happy to arrange the service.

Our interpreter service covers a large range of languages.

Post-Appointment Information

What information will I receive after booking an appointment?

Once your appointment has been booked, you will receive a text message on your mobile phone confirming:

  • The date and time of your appointment
  • The location of your appointment
  • Any relevant information you may need before attending

You will also receive a reminder text message 24 hrs before your appointment. This message will give you the option to cancel your appointment if you no longer need it.

What happens after my appointment?

Following your appointment, a discharge summary will be sent directly to your GP practice.

This summary will include:

  • Details of your consultation
  • Any treatment provided
  • Follow-up recommendations
  • Referral information, where appropriate

Your GP practice will receive this information to ensure your medical records remain up to date and that any ongoing care can be arranged if required.

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How to cancel an appointment

If you are unable to attend or you are feeling better, please call 0207 428 5730 as soon as possible, so we can offer your appointment to someone else.