We now see and review many of our patients in group clinics.
This is a well-established way of working, supported by a strong evidence base. Group clinics are especially helpful for those who live with a long-term condition (e.g. diabetes, high blood pressure) or who live with persistent symptoms (e.g. menopause, Long COVID).
There is a good chance that you will be offered a group clinic appointment if you need a review for the following conditions:
- Menopause
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- COPD
- High blood pressure
- Chronic pain
- Pre-diabetes
If you are a carer, we may also offer you a group check-in appointment.
We want you to attend so you can experience first-hand the benefits of group clinics
Group clinics have many benefits for you and your family:
- They are scheduled well in advance so you get your routine appointment with plenty of notice and can plan around it with no need to ring the surgery.
- You get to spend longer with our team, and time to reflect and get answers to your questions.
- You get ideas to help you keep well and better manage your health condition or symptoms.
- You feel supported and validated because you meet others in the same situation. You feel less alone and better able to cope with your health issues.
- You learn more and gain confidence to manage your health issues back at home.
If you are a carer, you can come along with your loved one to their group clinic.
Dr Aitchison explains more here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/psZBa6XOics?cbrd=1
Video and face-to-face
We offer both video group clinics and face-to-face group clinics.
Video group clinics can be convenient if you work or have mobility issues.
Face-to-face works well if you are more flexible in terms of time or feel a bit worried about using technology.
Hear people’s experiences of group clinics
- https://youtu.be/GDOBY_05Jjk
- https://youtu.be/ZhXgOdT2FZQ
- https://youtu.be/kh0PKyhuTBw
- https://youtu.be/OZoAQ6iUstk
Hear clinicians explain how group clinics work
Please read our group clinic agreement here
Please complete our group clinical survey here
Learn more about how group clinics work
Before attending your first group clinic, you will want to understand what will happen.
You will receive a copy of a group clinic agreement in advance that explains this in detail. At the start of your group clinic, you consent to participate. This animation explains the consent process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8eCFkxAwVE
Face to face group clinics
If you are attending a face-to-face group clinic, watch this video to see how the session will flow:
If you have further questions about face-to-face group clinics, download and read our frequently asked questions here
If you have any further questions or concerns about your group clinic appointment, please contact your practice or clinic team directly: nsicb.mmpgroupclinics@nhs.net