Continuity of Care at Llangennech Practice

1. What is Continuity of Care?

Continuity of care means:

At Llangennech Practice, we value ongoing doctor–patient relationships.

2. Why It Matters

Research shows that continuity of care can:

We particularly prioritise continuity for:

3. Named GP Information

You are registered with a named accountable GP.

Your named GP:

You can request your named GP when booking an appointment.

4. How We Support Continuity

At Llangennech Practice we:

Allocate vulnerable and complex patients to a preferred GP
Encourage booking with your usual doctor
Monitor continuity monthly as part of our Quality Improvement Programme
Review data alongside appointment demand
Discuss findings at practice meetings

5. How You Can Help

You can support continuity by:

6. Our Commitment

As a small practice, patients are often called personally from the waiting room by their GP. This helps us maintain strong personal connections. We monitor continuity monthly and use this data to improve our service.

Can I always see the same GP?

We try wherever possible, but urgent appointments may be with another clinician.

What if my usual GP is away?

Another GP will have full access to your medical record.