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Ayr GP practices can cut phone calls by 40% with online booking, prescription ordering, and patient self-service portals. Professional websites from £699, live in 10 days.
Every morning at 8am, reception staff at GP surgeries across Ayr brace themselves. The phones explode with patients desperate to book same-day appointments, chase prescription renewals, ask about test results, and request sick notes. By 8:30am, your team is exhausted, patients are frustrated, and the queue shows no sign of ending.
But what if you could cut those calls by 40%? What if patients could book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, and find answers to common questions—all without picking up the phone? That's what a professionally designed GP surgery website delivers, and practices across South Ayrshire are already seeing these results.
Ayr's healthcare landscape faces significant pressure. As South Ayrshire's largest town and a popular coastal destination, practices serve both local residents and seasonal visitors. With NHS Ayrshire and Arran under strain, efficient practice management is essential.
Reception desks are swamped: a typical Ayr surgery with 6,000 registered patients receives 160-230 calls daily. Patients increasingly expect digital access—22.4% now first try online contact, up from 16.8% last year. Without a professional website, your surgery risks appearing outdated, driving patients to those offering seamless online booking.
Before a professional website: Endless phone queues frustrate patients and staff. A typical Ayr surgery fields hundreds of daily calls for appointments, queries, and updates, leading to burnout and errors.
After: Online forms cut calls by 40%, freeing reception for complex needs. Patients self-serve, boosting satisfaction—69.6% report better contact experiences with digital options.
In 2026, patients demand convenience. The GP Patient Survey shows 51.2% found practice websites easy to use, up 3.3 points. Ayr patients search "GP near me" on mobiles—your site must rank high to capture new registrations.
A website costing £699 that reduces calls by 40% delivers ROI within the first month.
Connect with EMIS, SystmOne, Vision, or Patient Access. Patients book 24/7, reducing appointment-related calls by 25-35%.
Patients select medications, requests go to your clinical system, notifications when ready. Integration with NHS Electronic Prescription Service available.
An Ayr medical centre with 6,500 patients faced 210+ daily calls with 17% abandoned. Staff were struggling to manage the coastal town's seasonal visitor surge.
ScotSites launched their site in 10 days for £699. Features: EMIS booking, compliant pages, staff bios, and SEO for "Ayr GP."
40%
Fewer phone calls
84%
Patient satisfaction
2,100
Online bookings/month
£15k
Annual savings
Practice manager noted: "Summer used to be chaos with visitor calls. Now they book online and our regulars get through easier."
22.4% now try online first. Competitors with sites capture these—don't let them poach your patients.
From £699, with 40% call savings paying back in months. Cheaper than extra staff.
Delivered in 10 working days. We handle everything—you provide content.
Mobile-responsive, SEO-optimised, compliant—plug-and-play.
Starter Package includes:
The website pays for itself in less than 2 weeks.
We'll review your current online presence, discuss your challenges, and show you how a ScotSites website can transform your Ayr practice.
How long does setup take?
10 working days from brief to live website. We handle design, content, booking integration, and testing.
Can you integrate with our existing booking system?
Yes. We work with Patient Access, EMIS, SystmOne, Vision and all major NHS Scotland systems.
What about compliance requirements?
Every site includes accessibility statements, privacy policies, and GDPR compliance. Patient data never touches our servers.
How much does it cost?
From £699 for a complete 5-page site with booking integration. Larger practices may need our Growth package.
The ScotSites team specialises in creating high-converting websites for Scottish businesses. With years of experience in web design and digital marketing, we help Scottish businesses grow their online presence.
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