Appointments can be made with Apple Surgical Clinic by telephoning 0161 495 7756 or by filling in the online enquiry form.

If you have a referral letter from your GP, please bring this to your consultation, along with a list of any medications you are currently taking.

If you have private health insurance please ring your insurance company for the necessary authorisation.

If you are self-funding your consultation and treatment, you may book an appointment without a referral letter from your GP but be advised that we would be writing back to your doctor with the details of your consultation and subsequent management plans so your doctor will have your complete medical history on record unless you advise us otherwise.

Preparing for your operation
Please see the below information about preparing for your operation.

Do I need to stop taking my medications before my operation?
If you are diabetic and take tablets to manage your diabetes do not take them on the morning of your operation. We may also advise you to temporarily stop taking any blood-thinning medications such as warfarin, clopidogrel and dabigatran, to minimise the risk of excessive bleeding.
 
When should I report to the hospital for my operation?
Once a date has been set, either the hospital or my Practice Manager, Jane Newbery, will usually contact you regarding the arrangements for your operation. You will normally be advised to report to the hospital on the morning of your operation, but occasionally this may be later in the day, depending on the proposed timing of your procedure.
 
You may bring basic toiletries and regular medications with you. For additional comfort, you may wish to have loose fitting, elasticated pants (joggers) to wear on discharge.
Please make arrangements for a relative or friend to collect you from the hospital if you are having sedation. It may also be a good idea to pre-buy food to have at home following your discharge.
 
Do I need to stop smoking?
Smoking is known to be harmful to your health in many ways. It may make you more prone to chest infections and it can affect wound healing. Therefore it is advisable to stop smoking at least 2 weeks prior to your operation.

Urgent queries and out of hours service
We aim to provide a high-quality service to our patients at all times. On discharge from hospital you will be provided with a contact number should you have any urgent or out of hours questions.

Need help?
Please contact us to discuss if you are not sure what to do.
Appointments, treatment support and payments can be made with Apple Surgical Clinic by telephoning 0161 495 7756 or 0800 096 2906.