CQC rating
We were rated “Good” by the CQC and a link to our page on the CQC site is below.
https://www.cqc.org.uk/provider/1-199729766
Named GP
From 1st April 2015, practices are required under the GMS contract, to allocate a named accountable GP to all patients, including children.
All patients registered before 1st April 2015 will be allocated a GP before the end of June 2015.
All new patients registering after 1st April 2015 will be informed about their named GP at registration.
Please ask the reception staff, who your named accountable GP is. Should you express a wish for this to be changed to another GP we will do our best to accommodate your wishes.
Please be aware that this does not affect your ability to make an appointment with any of the GPs in the practice of your choosing.
Ways to register
Registering online is the preferred method. However you are welcome to register on paper – please fill out a GMS1 form, Once complete please post or bring the form into the surgery.
You can download and print the form here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/gms1
Please post it to Archway Medical Centre, 652 Holloway Rd, London N19 3NX or call 020 7263 8380 for information or questions.
Links to other services
Concerns about cancer: www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cancer-in-general/coronavirus/cancer-symptoms
Psychological Therapies: www.icope.nhs.uk/camden-islington
Physiotherapy: www.whittington.nhs.uk/mini-apps/default.asp?page=community_referral/Muscuphy_self.aspx
Foot Care service: www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=35728
Adult Nutrition & Dietetics services: www.whittington.nhs.uk/mini-apps/default.asp?page=Community_referral/Nutrition.aspx
Eye services: https://gps.northcentrallondonccg.nhs.uk/service/minor-eye-conditions-community-service-islington
TB service: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=29369
Lifestyle Services
Alcohol & Drug service: https://blenheimcdp.org.uk/services/better-lives-family/
Stop Smoking service: https://www.breathestopsmoking.org/
Lose weight service: https://www.camden.gov.uk/rebalance-exercise-referral-programmes
Sexual Health: https://www.sexualhealth.cnwl.nhs.uk/clinics/archway-centre/
Local / Social Services
Camden & Islington Local Services: www.candi.nhs.uk
Families First Community support service: https://directory.islington.gov.uk/kb5/islington/directory/service.page?id=txWgdPi-Gz0
Social support services: www.helponyourdoorstep.com
CQC: www.cqc.org.uk
North Central London CCG: www.northcentrallondonccg.nhs.uk
GDPR statement
Archway Medical is committed to ensuring the security and protection of the personal information that we process, and to provide a compliant and consistent approach to data protection.
Translation service
Archway medical uses Language Line to provide interpreting services in more than 200 languages and dialects. Please inform the receptionist when booking an appointment that you might need translation services.
Chaperon policy
Archway Medical is committed to providing a safe, comfortable environment where patients and staff can be confident that best practice is being followed at all times and the safety of everyone is of paramount importance. All patients are entitled to have a chaperone present for any consultation, examination or procedure where they consider one is required. The chaperone may be a family member or friend, but on occasions a formal chaperone may be preferred. Patients are advised to ask for a chaperone if required, at the time of booking an appointment, if possible, so that arrangements can be made and the appointment is not delayed in any way. The Healthcare Professional may also require a chaperone to be present for certain consultations.
Non NHS fees
Why do I have to pay?
The NHS provides most health services to people free of charge, but there are some exceptions. Sometimes a charge is made because the service is not covered by the NHS, for example Medical Reports for Insurance companies.
When a doctor signs a certificate or report, it is a condition of the Medical Register that they only sign what they know to be true. In order to complete even the simplest forms, the doctor might have to read a patients entire medical record.
Time spent completing forms and preparing reports takes the GP away from the care of our NHS patients. Our GP’s have a heavy workload, paperwork takes up an increasing amount of time.
Private Letters – £30.00
Private Reports / Forms – £104.00
Supplementary Reports – £27.00
Copies of Health Records – Max £50
Access to Medical Records – £10.00 (You can avoid this fee by asking to have online access to your records)
OFSTED Forms – £87.50
DNA / Paternity Test – £30.00
Private Prescription – £10.00
Private Sick-note – £30.00
Atos & Benefits – GP report for Disability living and attendance allowance – £33.50
Form DS 15000 – £17.00
DVLA / Taxi Medical – £136.50
Patient Participation Group
Our patients are very important to us and we are continually trying to improve the service our practice provides. We are currently drawing together a number of people to help us form a Patient Participation Group commonly known as PPG. This group will be representative of our patient population and can give us valuable input in how the practice is run. We would like to extend an invitation to you to join. PPG involves patients working with the practice to:
- Contribute to the improvement of services to our patients.
- Improve communication between the practice and our patients.
- Help patients to take more responsibility for their health.
- Provide practice support and help to implement change.
- The PPG would aim to meet quarterly in Archway Medical and we will send you an invitation once details are confirmed.
If you would like to get involved in the PPG please contact us on 020 7263 8380 or request a form at reception.