GP patients in Waltham Forest will now be able to see a doctor as late as 8pm on a Sunday evening.

People will now be able to see a GP between 8am and 8pm on weekends under a new scheme from Waltham Forest Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG).

Appointments will be available at surgeries in Leytonstone and Chingford between 10am and 4pm on Saturdays, with appointments available in Walthamstow between 8am and 8pm.

On Sundays, appointments can only be booked in Walthamstow, but will again be available from 8am to 8pm.

Waltham Forest CCG chair, Dr Anwar Khan, said: “We understand that it can be difficult to get to see a GP sometimes.

“We hope that these extended weekend hours will help those who cannot make a week-day appointment, or find themselves needing a GP at the weekend.”

Weekend appointments can only be booked between noon and 8pm, Monday to Friday and from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays by calling: 020 8519 3999.

For more information, visit: walthamforestccg.nhs.uk.