Getting Help Just Got Easier: Try Our New Quick Online Form

22nd April 2026Important information, Newsletters, Online services, Practice information

We’ve listened to your feedback. 
Many of you told us our old online forms were too long, confusing, and frustrating. So we’ve made a change. 
From 27 April, we are introducing a new, simpler way to contact us online. 

What’s new? 

  • Only 6 questions  
  • Quicker to complete  
  • Easier to use on your phone  

Why this is better 

Most patients will now get help faster online than waiting on the phone. 
Your request goes straight to the right team, helping us respond more quickly. 

What we’re asking you to do 

If you can, please try the online form first.

  • It’s quicker than calling 
  • It helps us help you faster 

What stays the same 

  • You can still call us, if you don’t have access to the internet,
  • you can access free Wi-Fi in our practice or community venues.
  • You can still visit the practice
  • We will support anyone who needs help   

You may not always need a GP 

You can also get help from: 

These are run by trained clinicians who can treat you safely and refer you back to us if needed. 

We’re here for you 

We are proud to be a twice rated CQC Outstanding practice. This change helps us improve your experience. This is about making things simpler, quicker and better for you.

We’d love to see how you are experiencing this change by adding your feedback here, to see if there are things we can do to make this even better for our patients.

Doctor Digital Event – NHS App

13th October 2023Online services

Do more with the NHS App!

Join us to learn how to download the NHS App and use it to reorder your repeat prescriptions.

Thursday 19 October 2023 10.00am to 13.00pm

Tarling East Community Centre 63 Martha Street, Shadwell, E1 2PA

Refreshments will be served

Doctor Digital poster

The NHS app

19th September 2019Online services, Patient information, Self care

The NHS App provides a simple and secure way for patients to book GP appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access a range of other healthcare services.

Who is it suitable for?

The NHS App is for people aged 13 and over who are registered with a connected GP surgery. You can use some of the app’s features without your GP surgery being connected.

How does it work?

With the NHS App you can:

  • check your symptoms – find reliable NHS information on hundreds of conditions and treatments, and get immediate advice
  • book appointments – search for, book and cancel appointments at your GP surgery
  • order repeat prescriptions – see your available medications and request a new repeat prescription
  • view your medical record – get secure access to your GP medical record
  • register to be an organ donor – easily manage your preferences on the NHS Organ Donor Register
  • choose how the NHS uses your data – register your decision on whether it can be used for research and planning

Click on the link below to view NHS App – How to guide videos.

NHS App walk through videos – NHS England Digital