Brunel GP PATCHS Access, Three Surgery Sites & Torbay Opening Times
Use this Brunel Medical Practice guide to quickly check the correct Torbay surgery, phone number, PATCHS appointment route, branch hours, evening/weekend access note, map and registration links without reading generic GP filler.
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Brunel Medical Practice key details
Most important Brunel-specific point: Brunel Medical Practice has three Torbay surgeries. Do not travel using only the practice name — check whether your appointment is at Babbacombe, Shiphay or St Marychurch.
Which Brunel Medical Practice surgery should you attend?
| Surgery | Official address | Opening pattern shown | User tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babbacombe Surgery | St Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SL | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:30pm | Main NHS/CQC-listed site. Use this map if your appointment says Babbacombe or St Albans Road. |
| Shiphay Surgery | 13 Collaton Road, Shiphay, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7HH | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–6:00pm | Closed for a lunch break. Check your appointment time before travelling. |
| St Marychurch Surgery | Fore Street, St Marychurch, Torbay, Devon, TQ1 4QX | Monday–Friday, 8:00am–1:00pm and 2:00pm–6:00pm | Use Fore Street / St Marychurch in maps to avoid being routed to Babbacombe. |
Check the appointment message
Look for Babbacombe, Shiphay or St Marychurch. The shared phone number does not mean every appointment is at the same site.
Watch lunch closures
Shiphay and St Marychurch have a midday break in the official contact page listing. Do not arrive during the closed slot.
Use the exact postcode
Torquay has several GP surgeries. Put the site address into maps, not only “Brunel Medical Practice”.
Brunel PATCHS appointments: what actually matters
| Need | Best first route | What to include |
|---|---|---|
| New medical problem | PATCHS online consultation from the practice website. | Main symptom, when it started, severity, medication, photos if appropriate, and best callback time. |
| Ongoing problem | PATCHS or official appointment route. | What has changed, last appointment date, current treatment and what outcome you need. |
| No internet access | Call the practice or use waiting-room tablets where available. | Reception can help fill the form, but clinical need still guides the next step. |
| Nurse team / home visit / care home | Follow the practice’s usual phone/reception route. | The practice news says these routes were not changed by the PATCHS launch. |
Real Brunel tip: the practice says the newer system releases appointment times at different points in the day, so there is no advantage in everyone phoning first thing in the morning.
Best route for common Brunel Medical Practice tasks
GP appointment request
Use PATCHS from the Brunel website. It helps the practice assess the right response based on clinical need.
Cannot use PATCHS
Call 01803 312233. Staff can help you complete the same type of request instead of leaving you stuck online.
Face-to-face visit
Confirm the exact surgery site. Babbacombe, Shiphay and St Marychurch have different addresses.
Evening/weekend appointment
The appointments page says GP and nurse appointments may be available evenings/weekends through other Torbay practices.
Controlled drug prescription
The prescription page says photo ID is needed when collecting prescriptions that include controlled medication.
Emergency symptoms
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms. PATCHS and reception are not emergency services.
Brunel help finder: PATCHS, phone, NHS 111 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
How PATCHS works for GP contact
Brunel uses PATCHS, so this PATCHS explainer is more relevant than a repeated generic NHS App video. Always use Brunel’s own website link to start your request.
This is a PATCHS explainer video, not Brunel-specific clinical advice. For live appointment access, use Brunel Medical Practice’s official PATCHS link and practice instructions.
Evening and weekend appointments: what Brunel patients should know
Extra clinics may be available
The appointments page says GP and nurse appointments are available evenings and weekends.
May be at another practice
Brunel says evening/weekend clinics are hosted by other practices in Torbay.
Ask reception
The page says these appointments cannot currently be booked online, so ask reception for advice.
Travel tip: if you accept an evening or weekend appointment, confirm the exact clinic address. It may not be at your normal Brunel surgery.
Brunel Medical Practice map: Babbacombe Surgery, St Albans Road
Map warning: this map is for the main Babbacombe / St Albans Road site. If your appointment says Shiphay or St Marychurch, use that exact address instead.
Registering with Brunel Medical Practice
NHS status
The NHS profile shows Brunel Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients.
Have ready
- Full name and current Torbay address
- Date of birth and contact number
- Previous GP details if known
- NHS number if available
- Current medicines, allergies and long-term conditions
Before registering: check the official registration page and catchment guidance. “Accepting new patients” does not mean every address is automatically eligible.
Common Brunel Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Going to the wrong site
Check whether your appointment is at Babbacombe, Shiphay or St Marychurch before leaving.
Phoning only at 8am
The practice says the appointment system releases times at different points, so first call is not automatically best.
Writing vague PATCHS requests
Add symptoms, duration, severity, medication and your best contact time.
Assuming extra-hours clinic is onsite
Evening/weekend clinics may be at another Torbay practice.
Using PATCHS for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Do not wait for an online reply.
Forgetting ID for controlled drugs
The prescription page says photo ID is required when collecting controlled-drug prescriptions.
Official Brunel Medical Practice links
Practice website
PATCHS, appointments, prescriptions, online services, site information and practice notices.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
PATCHS, evening/weekend appointment note, early-morning note and contact options.
Open Appointments PageOpening hours / contact
Babbacombe, Shiphay and St Marychurch addresses, phone number and site hours.
Open Contact PageBrunel Medical Practice FAQ
The shared phone number listed by official sources is 01803 312233.
The main NHS and CQC-listed address is St Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3SL.
Yes. Official sources list Babbacombe Surgery, Shiphay Surgery and St Marychurch Surgery.
Use PATCHS from the official Brunel website, call the practice if you cannot use online access, or follow reception guidance for the right service.
PATCHS is the practice’s online consultation route. Patients complete a form so the practice can assess the request and decide the next step.
The practice says its system releases appointment times at different points in the day, so there is no advantage in everyone phoning first thing.
The official contact page lists Babbacombe Surgery as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
The official contact page lists both Shiphay and St Marychurch as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 6:00pm, with weekends closed.
The appointments page says GP and nurse appointments may be available evenings and weekends, hosted by other Torbay practices. These cannot currently be booked online.
The NHS profile shows Brunel Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Check the official registration route and catchment guidance before applying.
CQC lists Brunel Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
The practice prescription page says photo ID is needed when collecting a prescription that includes controlled medication.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
Before you rely on this page
MedicalGroupUK.org is independent. It is not part of Brunel Medical Practice, NHS England or CQC. Always verify current appointment, phone, registration and urgent-care details through official sources.
Brunel key details
Main site: St Albans Road, Babbacombe, Torquay TQ1 3SL. Shared phone: 01803 312233. Appointment route: PATCHS online consultation. Sites: Babbacombe, Shiphay and St Marychurch. CQC: Good.
Safe-use reminder: use PATCHS or the official practice route for GP requests, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, and 999 for life-threatening symptoms.