Ilkley and Wharfedale Medical Practice

04/08/2026

We offer ‘routine’ appointments with a GP which can be booked by phone or online up to four weeks in advance. Appointments with a GP are for 10 minutes only and are restricted to the purpose for which the appointment was originally booked.

Some ‘same day’ appointment slots are available for urgent cases where a patient needs to be seen quickly. Please call the surgery first thing in the morning if you need an urgent appointment, and you will be assigned the next available slot.

A limited number of GP appointments are now available on Saturday mornings between 09.00 – 11.00 at the local extended access hub. Please note that these appointments can only be booked via a Receptionist and are not available online.

We also offer consultations by telephone to answer any quick queries from patients who do not require a face-to-face conversation. Please note that these consultations can only be booked by telephone. The doctor will endeavor to call you back before 15:00. Please ensure you advise the Receptionist of the telephone number you wish the doctor to call you on.

04/08/2026

We are currently accepting new patient registrations, and it couldn’t be easier to register with us!

And even better, we don’t do triage! Once registered, simply ring up and book an appointment!

Simply visit https://www.iwmp.co.uk/register-as-a-patient

03/08/2026

Taking your bra off at the end of the day feels great.

And so does getting your breast screening sorted. It can detect cancer before you can feel it. Or more likely, put your mind at rest.

So when you're invited, save the date. It could save your life.

nhs.uk/breast

02/08/2026

Dr Lauren Atha (f) | GP

MB ChB BA
Qualified Leeds 2013

Lauren is a salaried GP, she has an interest in Women's Health.

01/08/2026

“This was my second recent appointment with the in house physio. She’s been so helpful and really explained things to me that the doctor I saw didn’t have the time to do in my ten minute appointment. She also easily arranged for blood tests that had been left off my doctor’s form. It’s great having an in house physio. I have recommended her to others and would not hesitate to do so again.”

31/07/2026

Happy Friday!

The surgery is now closed for the weekend. If you need urgent assistance whilst we are closed, please call the surgery to be re-directed to our Out-Of-Hours Service.

30/07/2026

29/07/2026

If something in your body doesn’t feel right,
don’t carry the worry of cancer with you.
Tests could put your mind at rest.
Until you find out, you can’t rule it out.
Contact your GP practice. nhs.uk/cancersymptoms

28/07/2026

Patients contacting the practice with a new musculoskeletal problem will be offered an appointment with our Physiotherapist without needing to see a GP.

Our Receptionists, who have been trained as care navigators, will ascertain your needs when you first contact the practice. Patients presenting with a new musculoskeletal problem from a pre-determined list are offered an appointment with the Physiotherapist rather than a GP.

Our Physiotherapist has 30 minute appointments with patients. They have full access to a patient's medical record, making it easier for them to make a safe and accurate assessment, and allowing them to record the consultation directly in to the medical record. The appointment provides an assessment of the problem and advice on exercises and self-management. Where appropriate, the physiotherapist makes an onward referral for continuing therapy. They may also request a prescription via reception or refer back to the GP. Receptionists ensure this is handled in the most appropriate way.