Extended Access Service

The service runs 7 days a week and is available to all Patients registered with a GP Practice in Prestwich and Whitefield. This provides convenient access to Patients who find attending their GP during regular working hours difficult and can be booked through their own Practice.

The service venues are:

  • Fairfax Medical Centre
  • Unsworth Medical Centre
  • *The new service is a clinic based service only and home visits are not available*

Hours of opening

  • Monday-Friday 6.30pm–8pm
  • Saturday/Sunday & Bank Holidays 9:00am-1:00pm

Booking options

  • Telephone the Practice in core hours only Monday-Friday
  • Direct booking with the service Saturday/Sunday is currently unavailable
  • Online via the GP Practice website

Clinical staff available

  • GP at each site
  • Practice Nurse  and HCSW appointments available at each site during the weekend

Date published: 30th April, 2020
Date last updated: 3rd August, 2026