How do I get an appointment?

Most patients attending for tests, treatment and/or care will be referred to the Health Village by their General Practitioner (GP), a health or social care professional, or a partner organisation. Some people will refer themselves to the services that are based in the Health Village.

For specific services, such as physiotherapy, podiatry, minor surgery and speech and language therapy, the Health Village will act as a hub for city-wide services. This means that appointments may be at the Health Village, or at another primary care facility. When you get information about your appointment you will be advised where it will take place.

If you are registered with the Frederick Street Dental Practice, you can make an appointment by contacting the practice directly. You do not need to be referred by your GP. If you are not registered with a dentist, please contact the Dental Information and Advice Line (DIAL) on 0345 4565990.  

Can I book an appointment with the health professionals at the Health Village without visiting my GP?

Some services are developing, or already offer, drop-in or self referral clinics. For example, in the sexual health service, people from anywhere in Grampian can self refer or attend drop-in clinics where no booked appointment is necessary. Alternatively, contact the sexual health service on 0345 3379900 to book an appointment, or for details of drop-in clinic times.

The Speech and Language Therapy service also offers self referral.  If you or someone you know could benefit from self referral, forms for the Adult service can be collected from the Blue Zone reception, Health Village and forms for the Paediatric service can be collected from Airyhall Clinic.