Important Notices
1. Drug prescribing policy. Strictly no drugs of addiction (including opiates and benzodiazepines) will be prescribed at any first visit by a new patient.
2. If you have symptoms of a respiratory infection, like cough, sneeze, runny eyes or nose, fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, please book a phone consultation or speak to reception BEFORE attending the practice.
3. Due to steeply rising costs of running the Practice, unfortunately we are unable to continue to routinely bulk bill concession card holders and children. There is a discounted rate available. Thank you for your understanding.
4. The doctors do not do Work Cover consultations. They still do pre-employment medicals, drug and alcohol screening and commercial drivers licenses.
160 Bridge St & 516 Peel St
Open 7 Days
Phone Consultations (Telehealth)
Tamworth General Practice is now providing over the phone consultations. Phone Consultations are now available to all patients. Certificates, scripts, referrals, pathology and XRay forms can be emailed or faxed when needed.
Our doctors can phone you for many of our usual appointments such as;
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scripts
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results
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referrals
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mental health care plans
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GP management plans & reviews
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antenatal
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chronic disease management
How can I book a phone consult?
Appointments can be made online (click the buttons on the top of the website) by phone or by filling the enquiry form at the bottom of this website.
Who should book a phone consult at Tamworth General Practice?
If you have any flu-like symptoms including cough, sore throat, fever, shortness of breath OR if you have returned from overseas in last 2 weeks or have been in contact with anyone who has arrived in last 2 weeks then we do not want to see you at the clinic, but happy to assist you over the phone.
