I got over the appointment thingy at the docs surgery Margaret many moons ago, although my present GP doesn't operate one. When I lived in Haslingden and rang for an appointment, the conversation went something like this
good morning could I have an appointment to see Dr smith please
just a minute I'll see when she's free, next Tuesday is the earliest
oh, well in that case I think I'd better have an house call then as I May just have died by next Tuesday
err umm well, we might be able to push you in at 4-15 this afternoon
that will be fine
Thank you good morning
