Richmond upon Thames residents may soon have access to same-day doctor appointments, following discussions at the Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee (JHOSC) meeting on Tuesday, 9 December 2025.

The committee convened to discuss the implementation of a Same Day Access Model in Primary Care, among other health-related topics. The agenda included this discussion.

While details of the specific plans for Richmond were not disclosed, the meeting agenda included a document titled NWL JHOSC Primary Care Access, suggesting a broader North West London initiative that could encompass Richmond. This document likely contains information about the model's components and how it will function in practice.

Flow chart illustrating patient pathways for same/next-day care, showing contact type, treatment setting, and treatment type.
Flow chart illustrating patient pathways for same/next-day care, showing contact type, treatment setting, and treatment type.Source: Meeting papers, 9 December 2025

The meeting, held at Hounslow House, included representatives from various London boroughs, including Councillor Claire Vollum (Deputy Mayor and Dementia Champion) from Richmond upon Thames. The minutes from previous meetings on 1 May 2025 and 17 July 2025 were also confirmed.