Blinx Patient FAQs
What is Blinx?
Blinx is a digital online consultation tool. We have chosen to use this to allow patients to access us digitally. Blinx is the name of the company that runs the tool.
Do I need an account?
No you do not need to register for an account. You just need your NHS number and your Date of birth.
What if I don’t know my NHS number?
Your NHS number can be found on your paper prescriptions, hospital letters or in the NHS app. If you don’t have any of these things there is a link on the Blinx page which can guide you to the NHS Number finder. www.nhs.uk/find-nhs-number
This is an NHS service which will then send you an SMS or email with your NHS Number.
How can I book an appointment with the GP using Blinx?
As we have now moved over to total triage requests for GP appointments will first be looked at by a GP. You can make your request through Blinx. Once you have selected the option you require through and filled in the form this will be sent straight to the GP. The GP will then decide who you need to see and when and will communicate this with you via SMS, Email or Phone call. At the moment you cannot book appointments yourself unless the GP sends you a link to book one.
Why do I need to fill in a form? To make sure that every patient sees the right person the first time we have implemented total triage. All requests for GP appointments now require a patient to fill in a form giving as much information about the problem as possible. This means the GP can make the best decision for you and when you need to be seen. As the GP is trained in making these decisions it means that we will have less inappropriate bookings and patients will not have to see multiple clinicians before getting the help they need.