The Ridge GP Branch Finder, Phone Times & Extended Access
Use this Ridge Medical Practice guide to quickly find the correct Bradford surgery site, main phone number, weekday opening rules, evening/Saturday enhanced access, map directions, official links and appointment route without scrolling through generic GP advice.
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The Ridge Medical Practice key details
Most important Ridge-specific point: Ridge is a multi-branch GP practice. Check whether your appointment is at Great Horton, Wibsey, Buttershaw or Horton Bank Top before travelling.
The Ridge Medical Practice surgeries: choose the right Bradford branch
| Branch | Address | Best use note |
|---|---|---|
| Great Horton | The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road, off Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford BD7 3JX | Main NHS/CQC-listed location. Also used for Enhanced Access appointments. |
| Wibsey | 93 Smith Avenue, Wibsey, Bradford BD6 1HA | Use only if your appointment confirmation or usual surgery says Wibsey. |
| Buttershaw | Ridings Way, off the Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford BD6 3UD | Check exact appointment site before travelling because Ridge has multiple locations. |
| Horton Bank Top | 1220 Great Horton Road, Horton Bank Top, Bradford BD7 4PL | Useful for patients registered or booked at the Horton Bank Top branch. |
Check your text first
Your appointment reminder or online account may name the branch. Follow that exact site.
Do not guess by postcode
Ridge has more than one Bradford location. A wrong-site visit can waste the appointment slot.
Use Great Horton for enhanced access
The Enhanced Access page lists evening and Saturday appointments at The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road.
The Ridge Medical Practice opening hours: doors, phones and branches
| Access detail | Official detail | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery doors | All four branch doors open at 8am Monday to Friday. | Arrive early if you need reception help, but check whether your issue can be handled online or by phone. |
| Phone lines | Phone lines open at 8:15am and close at 6pm Monday to Friday. | Access by phone is highlighted in CQC feedback, so prepare your details before calling. |
| Great Horton | Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 9:30pm. | Late opening does not mean every service is walk-in. Confirm appointment route first. |
| Wibsey / Buttershaw / Horton Bank Top | Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. | Check your appointment text because the branch matters. |
| Saturday and Sunday | All surgeries are closed Saturday and Sunday. | Enhanced Access appointments may still be available by prior appointment at Great Horton. |
Local access tip: if your issue is urgent and the practice is closed or temporarily unavailable during staff training, call the usual surgery number. The practice says calls may be diverted to Local Care Direct during those periods.
How to request help from The Ridge Medical Practice
Call the patient number
Use 01274 425600. Have your branch, symptoms, medication and best callback number ready before calling.
Attend the correct branch
Face-to-face appointments may be at one of four local surgeries. Do not assume your usual branch is always the appointment site.
Ask for access support
Tell the practice if you prefer phone, face-to-face, video, text/email, need an interpreter, or have communication needs.
Short request script
Evening and Saturday appointments at The Ridge Medical Practice
Useful for working patients: if weekday daytime appointments are difficult, ask whether enhanced access is suitable. Availability can vary, so use the official practice route.
Video: how GP appointment access can work online
This video is included because it explains online GP appointment access and the “8am rush” problem. It is not Ridge-specific, so always follow The Ridge Medical Practice’s own appointment instructions first.
Ridge help finder: GP branch, enhanced access, NHS 111 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
The Ridge Medical Centre map: Cousen Road, Great Horton, Bradford BD7 3JX
Main map location
This embed uses the Great Horton / Cousen Road site because it is the main NHS and CQC-listed location.
Wrong-site warning
If your appointment says Wibsey, Buttershaw or Horton Bank Top, use that exact address instead.
Travel tip
Great Horton and Cross Lane traffic can be busy around school and commute times, so allow a buffer.
Registering with The Ridge Medical Practice
NHS registration check
Use the NHS profile and the official practice website to check current registration status and how to join.
Have ready
- Full name and Bradford address
- Date of birth and contact number
- Preferred or nearest Ridge branch
- Previous GP if known
- NHS number if available
- Current medication, allergies and long-term conditions
Before registering: check whether your address fits the practice area and which branch is most suitable. Multi-branch registration can be confusing if you only search the general practice name.
Common mistakes Ridge patients should avoid
Going to the wrong branch
Always check the appointment location before travelling.
Calling without details ready
Have your symptoms, duration, medication and callback number ready.
Using bypass contacts
The practice says bypass phone/email details are for colleagues and emergency services only, not patients.
Assuming Saturday walk-in
Enhanced Access Saturday appointments are listed, but that does not mean walk-in access.
Using GP phone for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms instead of waiting for GP contact.
Ignoring CQC access notes
CQC feedback mentions phone access challenges, so use clear, prepared requests and official online routes where available.
Official Ridge Medical Practice links
Practice website
Use for current surgery pages, appointments, services, training dates and contact details.
Open Practice WebsiteCQC profile
Latest CQC rating, assessment notes, patient experience and contact details.
Open CQC SummaryThe Ridge Medical Practice FAQ
The main NHS and CQC-listed address is The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road, off Cross Lane, Great Horton, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3JX.
The main patient phone number is 01274 425600. The practice warns that bypass contact details are not for patients.
The practice contact page lists four sites: Great Horton, Wibsey, Buttershaw and Horton Bank Top.
The practice FAQ says phone lines open at 8:15am Monday to Friday and close at 6pm.
The practice FAQ says doors at all four branches open at 8am Monday to Friday.
The Great Horton branch is listed as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 9:30pm. Wibsey, Buttershaw and Horton Bank Top are listed as closing at 6pm.
The practice Enhanced Access page lists Saturday appointments from 9am to 4:30pm at The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road. This is appointment-based, not general walk-in access.
CQC shows The Ridge Medical Practice has an overall rating of Good. The latest CQC assessment also discusses patient access and phone-access feedback.
Follow your appointment confirmation or official practice instruction. Do not assume every appointment is at Great Horton because the practice has multiple Bradford branches.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
No. The practice states bypass telephone and email details are strictly for colleagues, emergency services and external businesses. Patients should use 01274 425600 or the patient contact route.
No. Ridge Pharmacy may appear in local searches at The Ridge Medical Centre, but this article is about The Ridge Medical Practice GP surgery. Use the correct service before calling or travelling.
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Ridge key details
Main address: The Ridge Medical Centre, Cousen Road, Great Horton, Bradford BD7 3JX. Patient phone: 01274 425600. Branches: Great Horton, Wibsey, Buttershaw, Horton Bank Top. CQC: Good.
Safe-use reminder: use the practice’s official appointment route for GP help, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.