How it works
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
![A smartphone screen displaying an app with a "Tools" menu. Options include "Book GP Appointment" and "NHS Online Pharmacy." The background has a pattern of shield icons.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-01-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
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
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To Book your appointment, use the action button ‘Book Appointment’ on the Book GP Appointment tool
![A smartphone screen displays a health app with options to book GP appointments, view past and upcoming appointments, and other actions. A health score of 4 is shown at the bottom.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-03-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
Now select your preferred time and date for the booking
![Smartphone screen displaying a "Book GP Appointment" interface with a calendar set to June 2023. The 27th is highlighted in red.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-04-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
You will now be presented with available booking slots and available doctors. Select the combination that you would like to choose
![Smartphone screen displaying a medical appointment booking app with doctors' available slots: Dr. Dan Alma on September 27, 3:20 PM; Dr. John Perim on September 29, 3:20 PM.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-05-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
Now add a brief summary of the reason for the booking
![A smartphone screen displays a form titled "Reasons for booking" with a text box below and a green "Confirm booking" button at the bottom.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-06-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
After confirming the booking, you will receive a confirmation notification which will be available in your ‘My Notifications’ on your dashboard
![A smartphone screen displays a notification for a booked GP appointment with Dr. Dan Alma on September 27 at 3:20 PM, along with options to view the appointment or documents.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnpcms.nowpatient.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F06%2Fstep-07-1.png&w=3840&q=75)
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?
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?
What is NowPatient
Online Pharmacy & Telehealth
NowPatient is an online pharmacy & telehealth service that is available in the US and UK. Our service is FREE and packed with useful features that can help you save money on the cost of your medications, access virtual treatments, and provide tools that can help improve your overall health. Get started today and benefit from medication reminders, private treatment plans, NHS online pharmacy, GP appointment booking, Rx savings card, Drug Coupons, US drug savings programs, health conditions information, Drug Information, genetic testing, home test kits, BMI Risks, Type 2 Diabetes Risks, pollen meter, air quality monitor, and lots more!
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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.
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