How it works
Step 1
Go to the tools page. Select Book GP Appointment. You can select the star icon on the tool and this will create a shortcut on your dashboard for ease of future use
Step 2
If you have created your NowPatient account with NHS Login credentials, move to Step 3. If you have created a NowPatient account with your email, request your NHS Linkage codes and enter them into the tool to activate the feature
Step 3
To Book your appointment, use the action button ‘Book Appointment’ on the Book GP Appointment tool
Step 4
Now select your preferred time and date for the booking
Step 5
You will now be presented with available booking slots and available doctors. Select the combination that you would like to choose
Step 6
Now add a brief summary of the reason for the booking
Step 7
After confirming the booking, you will receive a confirmation notification which will be available in your ‘My Notifications’ on your dashboard
Service Information
Can I access the GP appointment booking tool if I have created an account with NowPatient using my NHS Login credentials?
Can I access the GP appointment booking tool if I have created an account with NowPatient without NHS Login credentials?
How do I obtain my linkage keys?
Can I use NowPatient’s Book GP Appointment feature if I live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
How can I view my upcoming and past GP appointments?
I cannot see any upcoming appointment slots for my GP surgery?
How can I cancel a booking I have already made?
What should I do if I need an urgent GP appointment?
Why has my selected appointment slot has become unavailable while booking?
How long in advance can I book appointments?
What happens after I book my appointment?
WHY WE BUILT NOWPATIENT
To improve the lives of everyone by making high-quality care accessible and convenient
We are here to improve lives. Our service gives you access to smart features and resources that can help empower you to take control of your health and improve your health outcomes. All this, in one place, for FREE. We strive to bring a fresh perspective to managing health. NowPatient can be accessed by downloading the App or using your web browser.