We now see and review many of our patient in group clinics.
This is a well-established way of working, support 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:
- Diabetes
- Prediabetes
If you are a carer, we may also offer you a group check-in appointment.
First-hand experience and 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.
Hear peoples’ experiences of group clinics
Hear clinicians explain how group clinics work
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:
Face to face group clinics
Face-to-face may work well if you are more flexible in terms of time, or feel a bit worried about using technology.
If you are attending a face-to-face group clinic, watch this video to see how the session will flow:
If you have any further questions or concerns about your group clinic appointment, please contact your practice or clinic team directly: Churchill.admin@nhs.net please put Group Clinic in the ‘about’ box.