Oakham GP Booking, Same-Day Help & CQC Checks
Use this scan-first Oakham guide for the details people actually need: phone number, address, opening hours, appointment options, enhanced access, CQC status, map, new-patient status, and what to do when the surgery is closed.
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Oakham Medical Practice key details
Most important Oakham-specific point: CQC says Oakham Medical Practice also provides a minor injuries same-day service in neighbouring Rutland Memorial Hospital, but patients must meet the criteria to be seen by that same-day team.
Oakham Medical Practice appointment routes: choose the right one
| Need | Likely route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Book-on-the-day help | Phone or official online route where available | Symptoms, start date, severity, medication, and why it needs same-day attention. |
| Routine GP appointment | Advance appointment, telephone or online consultation | One clear issue, preferred callback time, and any relevant test/referral history. |
| Minor injury / same-day care | Ask whether the Rutland Memorial Hospital same-day team is appropriate | Type of injury, when it happened, swelling, wound, pain level, and mobility limits. |
| Evening or weekend access | Local enhanced access service | Mention if daytime appointments are difficult due to work, caring or transport. |
| When closed | NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity | Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms; use 111 for urgent non-emergency help. |
Practical tip: Do not ask only for “a doctor appointment.” Say whether the issue is same-day, routine, injury-related, medication, admin, test result, referral, nurse, or follow-up. This helps routing.
Oakham Medical Practice opening hours and enhanced access
Core weekday hours
CQC states the practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm.
Enhanced access
CQC says extra appointments are available through local enhanced access, including onsite Wednesday 6:30pm–8pm and remote Friday 6:30pm–8pm.
Saturday note
Rutland’s directory notes pre-booked Saturday appointments. Always confirm before travelling.
Before travelling: Opening hours, enhanced access and appointment location can change. Use the official Oakham Medical Practice website or NHS profile before attending.
Oakham help finder: GP, minor injury, NHS 111 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
What to say when calling Oakham Medical Practice
Phone
01572 722621. Use this for appointment access, routing questions, cancellation and non-online support.
Say the type of help
Same-day GP, routine GP, minor injury, nurse, medication, admin, test result, referral or enhanced access.
Do not call reception for
Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury or life-threatening mental health crisis.
Short call script
Oakham Medical Practice map: Cold Overton Road, LE15 6NT
Use exact postcode
Use LE15 6NT for directions to the Cold Overton Road medical centre area.
Hospital next door note
CQC says the practice also delivers a minor injuries same-day service in neighbouring Rutland Memorial Hospital.
Arrive early
If attending for the first time, leave time for parking, check-in and finding the correct service area.
Oakham Medical Practice CQC rating: Good overall, safety note
Overall rating
CQC shows Oakham Medical Practice as Good overall.
Safe rating
CQC shows the Safe key question as Requires improvement, while Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led are Good.
Useful context: CQC says the practice moved out of special measures after the November 2022 inspection, but Safe remained rated Requires improvement. Read the official CQC profile for full context.
Registering with Oakham Medical Practice
NHS status
The NHS profile shows Oakham Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients.
Have ready
- Full name and current address
- Date of birth and phone number
- Previous GP if known
- NHS number if you have it
- Current medicines and allergies
Before applying: check the official practice registration page for catchment or form requirements. NHS “accepting new patients” does not remove local eligibility checks.
Official Oakham Medical Practice links
Practice website
Use for live appointment, prescription, registration and notice details.
Open Practice WebsiteRutland directory
Local directory entry with Oakham phone, address and opening note.
Open Rutland DirectoryBack to key details
Use the top quick facts before calling, travelling or registering.
Back to Quick FactsOakham Medical Practice FAQ
Oakham Medical Practice is at Cold Overton Road, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6NT.
CQC and local official sources list the phone number as 01572 722621.
The NHS profile shows Oakham Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Check the official registration route before applying.
CQC says the practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. Always check the official practice website before travelling.
CQC says the practice offers book-on-the-day appointments, plus telephone, online consultation and advance appointment types.
CQC lists online consultations among the practice appointment types. Use the official practice website for the current online access route.
CQC says patients can obtain additional appointments through local enhanced access, including onsite Wednesday evening and remote Friday evening appointments.
CQC shows Oakham Medical Practice as Good overall. The Safe key question is shown as Requires improvement.
CQC says the practice delivers a minor injuries same-day service in neighbouring Rutland Memorial Hospital, but patients need to meet the criteria to be seen by that team.
The NHS profile points patients to NHS 111 online or phone 111 for urgent care when the surgery is closed. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms.
Rutland’s local directory notes pre-booked Saturday appointments. Confirm directly with the practice before relying on Saturday availability.
Check the official practice website first, then use the NHS profile for registration status and the CQC profile for care quality and inspection context.
Before you rely on this page
MedicalGroupUK.org is independent. It is not part of Oakham Medical Practice, NHS England, CQC or Rutland Council. Always verify current appointment, phone, registration and urgent-care details through official sources.
Oakham key details
Address: Cold Overton Road, Oakham LE15 6NT. Phone: 01572 722621. NHS: accepting new patients. CQC: Good overall, with Safe rated Requires improvement.
Safe-use reminder: use official GP routes for routine or same-day appointment requests, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.