Business Details
Your Trusted NHS GP Practice in Appleby-in-Westmorland
Appleby Medical Practice has been serving the healthcare needs of Cumbria residents for over two decades. Our team of experienced GPs, including Dr J Deighton with 20 years of clinical expertise, delivers comprehensive primary care services supported by dedicated nurse practitioners and healthcare assistants. As a recognized training practice, we maintain high standards through continuous professional development while offering urgent same-day appointments for acute medical concerns.Our veteran-friendly accreditation demonstrates our commitment to specialized care for armed forces veterans, complemented by social prescribing services that connect patients with community support networks. We operate modern facilities with step-free access and provide home visits for housebound patients, ensuring accessible care for all our registered patients.
Services
General Consultations
Prescriptions Management
Urgent Appointments
Chronic Disease Management
Vaccinations & Immunisations
Home Visits
Mental Health Support
Social Prescribing
Patient Education
Veteran Healthcare Services
Highlights and features
- Our GPs have over 20 years of combined experience in primary care
- We offer urgent same-day appointments for acute medical needs
- Our practice is accredited as Veteran Friendly for specialized veteran care
- We provide social prescribing services connecting patients with community support
- Our team includes experienced nurse practitioners and healthcare assistants
Associations and certifications
- Veteran Friendly GP Practice
Services
General Consultations
Our experienced GPs provide comprehensive medical consultations for patients of all ages. We offer face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations with flexible booking options through NHS online services. Patients can request specific healthcare professionals based on their preferences and medical needs.
Prescriptions Management
We manage repeat prescriptions through our secure online system with 48-hour processing times. Patients can nominate preferred pharmacies for medication collection while our clinical pharmacists provide expert advice on prescribed medications and potential side effects.
Urgent Appointments
Urgent medical appointments are available daily for acute health concerns. Our triage system ensures patients receive appropriate care from the most suitable healthcare professional, with home visits available for housebound individuals.
Chronic Disease Management
We provide specialized management for chronic conditions including diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular diseases. Our team offers regular reviews, personalized treatment plans, and patient education to support effective long-term health management.
Vaccinations & Immunisations
Our practice delivers NHS vaccination programmes including annual flu jabs, childhood immunisations, and travel vaccinations. We maintain cold chain storage compliance and provide vaccination record updates for all administered immunisations.
People
Dr J Deighton
GP
Qualified in 2004 from Newcastle University with MB ChB, Dr Deighton provides part-time general practice services on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Dr E Agbarakwe
GP
Experienced locum GP offering part-time services on Thursdays, bringing extensive clinical expertise to patient consultations.
Dr G Bell
GP
MB ChB graduate from Aberdeen University (2004) providing part-time GP services across multiple weekdays.
Dr H Watson
GP
Recent Liverpool graduate (2016) offering part-time GP services with MRCGP qualification, available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Debbie Hewitt
Practice Manager
Responsible for administrative management of the practice, overseeing operations and addressing organisational concerns from patients and staff.
Questions
How do I book an urgent medical appointment?
Call us on 017683 51584 before 6:30pm Monday-Friday for same-day urgent appointments. Home visits are available for housebound patients.
What prescription services do you offer?
Order repeat prescriptions through your NHS account. Prescriptions are ready for collection after 48 hours at your nominated pharmacy.
How can veterans access specialized care?
As a Veteran Friendly practice, we provide tailored healthcare services for armed forces veterans through our accredited medical team.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Dial 999 for life-threatening emergencies. For urgent non-emergency medical help, use NHS 111 online or call 111.
How do I update my personal details?
Contact our administration team in person, by phone, or in writing to update your name, address, or contact information.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:30pm. The practice is closed on weekends and bank holidays.
