GP online services
Many doctors in Northern Ireland offer online services to their patients. There are two services available - book or change an appointment and order a repeat prescription. You can only use a GP's online services if you're a patient in that practice and have an account for their online services.
Appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions
You may find it more convenient to contact your GP practice online. You can still contact the practice in person or by telephone.
There are two services available online:
- book or change a GP appointment
- order a repeat prescription
Find out if your GP practice offers online services
Some GP practices don't offer any online services. To find out if your GP practice offers online services, go to:
Alternatively, you can ask your GP practice. To find your GP’s contact details , go to :
Using your GP's online services
To use your doctor’s online services you must:
- be registered with their GP practice
- set up an online account with the practice
How to set up your online account
To get an online account, you need to ask your GP practice for a registration letter. You can do this in person or by telephone, but not online. They'll post you the letter explaining how to complete the registration process.
Order a repeat prescription online
Once you have an account for your GP practice's online services, you can order a repeat prescription.
To find out what online services your GP practice provides, go to:
Book or change a GP appointment online
Once you have an account for your GP practice's online services, you may book or change your appointment with the GP.
To find out what online services your GP practice provides, go to:
Video about GP online services
Watch a video explaining how to get an account to use your GP's online services.