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Extended Hours Appointments

Here at Half Penny Steps we also offer pre-bookable appointments at St Charles Hospital Extended Hours Hub to see a GP. This is part of a Extended Hours Service commissioned by us and other West London practices.

The appointments can only be booked via the practice and are with a GP.

Appointments are available:

Monday to Friday: 6pm - 9pm

Saturday: 8am - 8pm

Sunday: 6pm - 9pm

We would highly recommend the use of these appointments especially after the end of the Walk-In service. They are highly under utilized and are always available.

These appointments are only available for patients registered to a West London Practice and can only be booked via the practice.

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