Bearsted GP Triage, Prescriptions, Registration & Opening Hours
This independent guide helps patients quickly find Bearsted Medical Practice’s phone number, Yeoman Lane address, Accurx appointment route, opening hours, repeat prescription rules, registration steps, NHS 111 safety route, CQC status and map.
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Bearsted Medical Practice ME14 4DS: key details
Bearsted Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DS. The official practice website lists the telephone number as 01622 737326, normal weekday opening hours as 8:00am to 6:00pm, and CQC lists the practice as Overall: Good.
Address
Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DS. Use the full postcode in maps to avoid confusing it with other Maidstone GP services.
Phone number
Call 01622 737326 for practice contact during surgery access times. Be ready with symptoms, duration, medication and callback availability.
Opening hours
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check official notices before travelling.
Registration
The official new-patient page says the practice has an open list and welcomes requests from patients living in or moving to the practice area.
Appointment system
The practice uses online access for triage and GP appointment requests through Accurx. A GP triages the request and sends the outcome.
Urgent safety
For urgent non-emergency help when closed, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999 immediately.
Most useful patient detail: Bearsted’s appointment page says GP requests are triaged online. If you phone, the team may send you a triage link or guide you through the process. This means “I need a doctor” is usually less useful than a clear symptom-based request.
What do you need from Bearsted Medical Practice today?
Use this route picker before calling or submitting a form. It helps you choose between Accurx triage, reception support, repeat prescriptions, registration, IC24, NHS 111 and 999.
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only. It is not medical diagnosis or emergency advice.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Bearsted Medical Practice
Bearsted Medical Practice says it offers online access for triage and GP appointment requests. Patients complete the Accurx form, a GP triages the request, and the same-day outcome may include an appointment booking link, advice, signposting, a clinical callback or a face-to-face urgent or routine appointment.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accurx triage form | GP appointment requests, clinical questions and getting triaged to the right service. | Symptoms, duration, urgency, medication, medical history and callback availability. | Do not use for life-threatening symptoms or immediate emergencies. |
| Phone: 01622 737326 | Patients who need help using the triage process or need guidance. | Name, date of birth, contact number, one clear problem and why it needs attention. | Do not use routine reception instead of 999 if symptoms are severe. |
| Nurse / HCA appointment | Practice nurse or healthcare assistant appointments such as routine reviews or clinic tasks. | Reason for appointment, any requested blood test, review or procedure details. | The practice warns these clinics may be fully booked and are not ideal for urgent same-day requests. |
| NHS App / online services | Checking symptoms, some appointment access, repeat prescriptions and GP record access where enabled. | NHS login details and a secure phone/email setup. | Do not assume every appointment type appears directly in the app. |
| NHS 111 / 999 | Urgent non-emergency help out of hours, or emergency symptoms. | Symptoms, age, medication, postcode and current condition. | Do not delay 999 for serious symptoms. |
Good triage request example: “I am registered with Bearsted Medical Practice. I need help with ______. It started ______. It is getting better/worse. I take ______. I am worried because ______. I can take a call at ______. Please advise whether I need GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, mental health practitioner, NHS 111 or emergency care.”
Possible triage outcomes
The appointment page says outcomes can include a same-day or future clinical callback, a face-to-face urgent or routine appointment, a text with advice, or signposting to a more relevant service.
Capacity warning
The consultations page says on exceptionally high-demand days, the practice may not be able to offer a consultation if it reaches capacity for the day. Use NHS 111 if you need urgent help and the practice route is not available.
Bearsted Medical Practice opening hours and out-of-hours cover
The official contact page lists normal opening hours as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The practice also explains its out-of-hours cover from 6:00pm onward.
| Day / time | Listed access | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | Check official notices before travelling after a weekend or bank holiday. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | Use Accurx triage with a clear one-problem request where possible. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | Prepare medication names and dates if requesting prescription help. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | Leave time for triage outcomes and callback availability. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:00pm | Do not leave prescriptions until late Friday before weekends. |
| 6:00pm–6:30pm weekdays | IC24 on 0300 5555252 | Use only if it cannot safely wait and is not a 999 emergency. |
| 6:30pm–8:00am and weekends | NHS 111 | Use 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the practice is closed. |
| Life-threatening symptoms | 999 | Do not wait for GP triage if someone may be seriously ill or injured. |
Check before travelling: opening times can change for public holidays, training days, local service updates or website notices. Always check the official contact page if your visit is time-sensitive.
Register with Bearsted Medical Practice
The official new-patient page says Bearsted Medical Practice has an open list and welcomes requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. It also says you need to live within the boundary area and registration takes 7–10 days to complete.
Check the boundary first
The registration page includes a postcode boundary checker. The practice notes it only covers parts of Harrietsham, Bicknor, Otham and South Green, and asks some borderline-area patients to call for a double check.
Complete the registration route
You can register through the official online form or by completing a form from reception. A health questionnaire is used to collect background medical information.
Prepare ID and address proof
The official page says you will be asked for two forms of identification, with one showing your address in the practice area.
| Prepare this | Why it matters | Helpful tip |
|---|---|---|
| Current address | Boundary eligibility depends on where you live. | Use your current Bearsted/Maidstone address, not an old address. |
| Two forms of ID | The official page says one should show your address and one may be passport, driving licence or birth certificate. | Ask reception if you do not have standard documents. |
| NHS number | It helps match your NHS record faster. | Find it on NHS letters, prescriptions or the NHS number finder. |
| Medication and allergies | Important while your records are transferring. | Do not wait until you are unwell or out of medicine before registering. |
| Previous GP details | Helps transfer your records correctly. | Include practice name and town if you know them. |
Registration warning from the practice: register with a doctor as soon as you move into the area. Do not wait until you need to see a doctor, because registration is not instant.
Repeat prescriptions at Bearsted Medical Practice
The official prescription page lists three repeat-prescription routes: online or website requests, by hand/post at reception, and by email. The page says routine repeat prescriptions take at least 72 hours, and it asks patients to allow 3 working days for requests.
Online services / website
Patients can use online services after registration or use the Accurx triage admin route for repeat prescription requests. The practice still asks patients to allow 3 working days.
By hand or post
You can leave the request at reception or post it to the surgery. Tick the items needed on the repeat prescription slip or use a form from reception.
By email
The official prescription page lists gp.g82074@nhs.net. Include your name, date of birth and names of all medication required.
Do not phone for routine prescription requests: the official page says Bearsted Medical Practice does not take prescription requests over the phone to avoid mistakes and ensure the correct medication is requested.
How to avoid prescription delays
Request early, include exact medicine name, strength, dose, how many days you have left and your nominated pharmacy. Add a note if missing medicine could cause risk.
Emergency medication issue
The official page says if you need a prescription in an emergency, speak to reception and they will try to assist. Use NHS 111 if the practice is closed and the issue cannot safely wait.
NHS 111, IC24 and 999 near Bearsted Medical Practice
Bearsted Medical Practice is not an emergency department. Use the safest route based on how serious the symptoms are and whether the practice is open.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, severe burns or severe allergic reaction.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 when you need urgent medical help but it is not a 999 emergency, especially after 6:30pm, overnight or at weekends.
IC24 evening cover
The official contact page lists Integrated Care 24 on 0300 5555252 between 6:00pm and 6:30pm on weekdays.
Do not wait for routine GP triage if someone may be seriously ill or injured. Use 999 or emergency care immediately.
Bearsted Medical Practice map: Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4DS
Use the full address Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DS for directions. If your appointment is phone triage or a callback, do not travel unless the practice confirms a face-to-face appointment.
Use the full postcode
Search “Bearsted Medical Practice Yeoman Lane ME14 4DS” rather than only “Bearsted GP” to reduce wrong-location risk.
Arrive with time
Allow time for local traffic, parking, reception check-in and any forms if you are attending for the first time.
Access needs
If parking, wheelchair access or other support is essential, contact the practice before travelling and check the latest official facilities information.
Common Bearsted Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Only saying “need doctor”
Give symptoms, duration, medication and urgency so triage can route you safely.
Using GP triage for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Do not wait for an online form outcome.
Leaving prescriptions too late
The official page asks patients to allow 3 working days. Order before weekends and holidays.
Trying to order medicine by phone
The official prescription page says routine prescription requests are not taken by phone.
Registering outside boundary
Check the official boundary tool before applying. Some areas may need a phone check.
Not preparing ID
The registration page says new patients are asked for two forms of identification.
Travelling without checking appointment type
Some outcomes may be telephone callback or advice, not face-to-face attendance.
Ignoring out-of-hours rules
Use IC24 between 6:00pm and 6:30pm weekdays, then NHS 111 from 6:30pm onwards.
Not updating contact details
If your phone number or address changes, tell the practice so callbacks and boundary status remain accurate.
Official Bearsted Medical Practice links
Use these official sources for current appointment rules, registration, prescriptions, opening hours, CQC status and urgent-care safety.
Official practice website
Homepage, patient notices, NHS App information, appointment links and practice information.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
Accurx triage, GP appointment requests, possible outcomes, nurse/HCA appointment notes and emergency wording.
Open Appointments PageContact and opening hours
Phone number, email, opening hours, out-of-hours cover, IC24, NHS 111 and 999 information.
Open Contact PageNew patients
Open-list wording, boundary checker, ID requirement, registration timing and online registration form link.
Open New Patients PageRepeat prescriptions
Online, by hand/post and email prescription routes, 3 working day guidance and no-phone-request warning.
Open Prescription PageNHS profile
NHS GP profile for Bearsted, including address and public GP surgery information.
Open NHS ProfileCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, regulated activities and public service profile.
Open CQC ProfileNHS 111
Urgent non-emergency help when you are unsure what to do or the practice is closed.
Open NHS 111Bearsted Medical Practice appointments, phone number, prescriptions and registration
Bearsted Medical Practice appointments
Use Accurx triage for GP appointment requests. The clinical triage team reviews the form and sends the appropriate outcome.
Bearsted Medical Practice phone number
The practice lists 01622 737326. Use it for contact, triage support and reception guidance during surgery access times.
Bearsted Medical Practice opening hours
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, weekends closed. Check before travelling.
Bearsted Medical Practice prescriptions
Use online services, Accurx admin route, by hand/post, or email. Routine requests need at least 72 hours.
Bearsted Medical Practice new patients
The practice says it has an open list for patients living in or moving to the practice area, subject to boundary checks.
Bearsted Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists Bearsted Medical Practice at Yeoman Lane with an overall rating of Good.
Deep dive into Bearsted Medical Practice patient routes
Deep dive into appointment access
The important change for users is that GP appointment requests go through triage. Provide one clear problem, explain symptoms, duration and urgency, and make sure you can receive a callback or booking link.
Deep dive into registration
The official page stresses boundary eligibility and ID. Registration takes 7–10 days, so new residents should register before they urgently need a GP.
Deep dive into prescriptions
Bearsted offers online, hand/post and email routes. The key warning is that routine prescription requests are not taken by phone and need at least 72 hours.
Deep dive into urgent vs routine care
Use Bearsted triage for GP-suitable problems, IC24 for the 6:00pm–6:30pm weekday cover window, NHS 111 when closed, and 999 for emergencies.
Deep dive into map and travel
The exact address is Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DS. Do not travel unless your appointment is confirmed as face-to-face.
Deep dive into CQC and practice background
CQC rates the service Good. The practice’s own background page describes a long history and says it is an active GP training practice.
Bearsted Medical Practice FAQ
Bearsted Medical Practice is at Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DS.
The official practice website lists 01622 737326 as the Bearsted Medical Practice telephone number.
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Always check official notices before travelling.
Bearsted Medical Practice uses online access for triage and GP appointment requests through Accurx. A GP reviews the request and sends an outcome such as advice, signposting, callback or appointment.
Yes. The appointment page says if you call the surgery you may be sent a triage link or speak to reception, who can guide you through the process.
The official new-patient page says the practice has an open list and welcomes registration requests from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You must check the boundary area before applying.
The official new-patient page says registration takes 7–10 days to complete.
Bearsted lists online or website requests, by hand/post at reception, and email to gp.g82074@nhs.net. Include your name, date of birth and medication names.
No. The official prescription page says Bearsted Medical Practice does not take prescription requests over the phone to avoid mistakes.
Use IC24 on 0300 5555252 between 6:00pm and 6:30pm on weekdays, and NHS 111 from 6:30pm until 8:00am and at weekends. Call 999 for medical emergencies.
CQC lists Bearsted Medical Practice as Overall: Good.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Bearsted Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official links.
Independent guide notice
MedicalGroupUK.org is independent. It is not part of Bearsted Medical Practice, NHS England, CQC, IC24 or any official NHS service. Use official sources before booking, travelling or acting on medical access information.
Final patient summary
Bearsted Medical Practice is at Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DS. Phone 01622 737326. Use Accurx triage for GP appointment requests, order prescriptions early, use NHS 111 when closed, and call 999 for emergencies.