Sawston GP Appointments, Granta Phone Options & Opening Times
Use this quick guide for Sawston Medical Practice / Granta Sawston Medical Centre: address, appointments number, option number, phone-line hours, enhanced-access notes, registration status, map, pharmacy note and urgent-care routes.
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Sawston Medical Practice key details
Most important Sawston-specific point: Granta has several sites. For Sawston, use option 2. Other Granta options go to Linton, Barley, Market Hill, Shelford or Royston.
How to request a Sawston GP appointment
| Need | Best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Sawston GP appointment | Call 0300 234 5555, option 2 or use the official Granta online route if available. | Symptom, duration, medication, urgency, best callback number. |
| Wrong site risk | Check your appointment message carefully. | Granta has multiple sites. Sawston is London Road, CB22 3HU. |
| Enhanced access appointment | Ask whether a pre-bookable enhanced-access slot is suitable. | Official Sawston page lists selected Monday/Wednesday evenings and alternate Saturdays. |
| Cancel or manage appointment | Use NHS App if supported, or contact the practice. | Cancel early so the slot can be used by another patient. |
| Urgent non-emergency help | NHS 111 online or phone 111 if the practice is closed or you are unsure. | Symptoms, age, worsening signs, medication and any red flags. |
Quick local tip: If calling the Granta number, know the option before you dial. Sawston is option 2. Choosing the wrong site option can waste time during busy phone periods.
Sawston Medical Centre opening and phone-line notes
Phone lines
The official Sawston page says phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:30.
Enhanced access
Pre-bookable enhanced-access appointments are listed for selected Monday and Wednesday evenings plus alternate Saturdays.
Bank holidays
The official page says doors are not open on bank holidays. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed.
Before travelling: always check whether your appointment is at Sawston, Linton, Shelford, Barley, Market Hill or Royston. Granta Medical Practices uses multiple sites.
What to say when contacting Granta Sawston
Short request script
Say “Sawston” early
Because the Granta phone system covers multiple sites, start by saying you need the Sawston Medical Centre site.
Be specific
“Need doctor” is weak. Say symptoms, duration, medication, risk factors and whether it is worsening.
Do not wait in emergencies
For chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse or heavy bleeding, call 999.
Sawston help finder: GP, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
Relevant video: managing GP appointments in the NHS App
This is an NHS App appointment-management video. It is included because Sawston patients may use NHS online services to manage appointments where enabled. For urgent GP appointments, always follow Granta’s current local instructions.
Sawston Medical Centre map: London Road, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HU
Use the exact address
Search for Sawston Medical Centre, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HU.
Local travel note
Whittlesford Parkway is the nearest rail link often shown for Sawston-area services. Leave extra time if coming by public transport.
Pharmacy nearby
Granta Pharmacy is listed at Sawston Medical Centre. Confirm pharmacy opening/contact separately before relying on it.
Registering with Granta Sawston Medical Centre
NHS registration status
The NHS profile for Granta Medical Practices shows the GP surgery is currently accepting new patients.
Have ready
- Full name and current address
- Date of birth and contact number
- Chosen Granta site: Sawston
- Previous GP if known
- NHS number if you have it
- Current medicines and allergies
Before registering: use the official Granta registration page and check the catchment map. Do not rely only on third-party directory listings.
Common Sawston patient mistakes to avoid
Choosing the wrong option
Sawston appointments are option 2 on the Granta appointment line.
Travelling to the wrong Granta site
Check whether your booking is Sawston, Linton, Shelford, Barley, Market Hill or Royston.
Being vague
Give symptoms, duration, medication, urgency and callback availability.
Ignoring bank holidays
The official page says doors are not open on bank holidays.
Using GP contact for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
Not cancelling
Use NHS App if supported or contact the practice so another patient can use the slot.
Official Sawston / Granta links
Granta Sawston page
Address, appointment option number, phone-line hours and enhanced-access notes.
Open Sawston PageRegister with Granta
Use the official registration route and check eligibility/catchment.
Open Registration PageSawston Medical Practice FAQ
Official pages commonly list the Sawston surgery as Granta Medical Practices or Granta Sawston Medical Centre. It is the Sawston site at London Road, Cambridge CB22 3HU.
The address is Sawston Medical Centre, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3HU.
For Sawston appointments, the official page lists 0300 234 5555, option 2.
The official Sawston page says phone lines are open Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:30.
Choose option 2 for Sawston. Other Granta options route to other sites such as Linton, Barley, Market Hill, Shelford or Royston.
The official Sawston page lists enhanced-access pre-bookable appointments on selected Monday and Wednesday evenings and alternate Saturdays. Check current availability before relying on this.
The NHS profile for Granta Medical Practices shows the GP surgery is currently accepting new patients. Use the official Granta registration page and catchment map before applying.
CQC lists Granta Medical Practices with an overall rating of Outstanding.
Granta Pharmacy is listed at Sawston Medical Centre, London Road, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HU. Check pharmacy details separately before visiting.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
You may be able to manage GP appointments through the NHS App if enabled for your account and practice setup. If booking or cancellation is unavailable, contact Granta directly.
Check your appointment text, online account or letter. Sawston is London Road, CB22 3HU; Granta also operates other sites.
Before you rely on this page
MedicalGroupUK.org is independent. It is not part of Granta Medical Practices, Sawston Medical Centre, NHS England or CQC. Always verify current appointment, opening, registration and urgent-care details through official sources.
Sawston key details
Address: London Road, Sawston, Cambridge CB22 3HU. Appointments: 0300 234 5555 option 2. Phone lines: Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30. CQC: Outstanding.
Safe-use reminder: use Granta’s official appointment route for routine GP requests, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.