Hermitage Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours
Use this practical Hermitage Medical Practice guide to find the Edinburgh address, phone number, appointment routes, opening hours, registration rules, repeat prescriptions, sick notes, results-call timing, NHS 24 out-of-hours help, map and official source links without reading generic GP filler.
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Hermitage Medical Practice Edinburgh: appointments, opening hours, phone number and NHS Scotland routes
Hermitage Medical Practice is a GP surgery in the Morningside area of Edinburgh, based at Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 2HL. The official phone number is 0131 447 6277. Patients usually search for Hermitage Medical Practice appointments, opening hours, prescriptions, registration, sick notes, test results, NHS 24, parking and the Grange Loan map. This guide turns those searches into practical steps.
Address
Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 2HL. Use the full address because “Hermitage” can bring up unrelated UK practices.
Phone number
Call 0131 447 6277 for appointment access, registration questions, cancellations, home visit requests and practice contact during opening hours.
Opening hours
Normal listed hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed. Check the official opening-hours page before travelling.
New patients
The practice says its list has re-opened with limited weekly registrations, and patients must live within the practice boundary.
Prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are not accepted by phone. The practice lists online, repeat slip, form and email options, with a 3-working-day turnaround.
Closed or urgent?
Use NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the surgery is closed. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Most useful Hermitage-specific detail: morning surgery appointments are requested between 8am and 10am by phone or by walking in, but availability may be gone before 10am. If your case is urgent, say that clearly to reception so it can be handled appropriately.
What do you need from Hermitage Medical Practice today?
Choose the closest situation. This helps you avoid using routine GP access for an emergency, calling the prescription line unnecessarily, or registering without the right boundary information.
Hermitage GP route finder
This is general signposting only. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace urgent medical advice.
5-step Hermitage patient workflow before you call or travel
The best GP article should not only repeat the address. It should tell a real patient what to do next. Use this workflow before contacting the surgery.
Decide if this is GP, NHS 24 or 999
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Use NHS 24 on 111 if you need urgent non-emergency help and the GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
Choose the correct Hermitage route
Morning surgery requests are 8am–10am by phone or walk-in. Routine GP appointments can be pre-booked up to 6 weeks ahead by phone, in the practice or online where available.
Prepare one clear reason
Reception may ask for a brief description so your problem can be routed to the right clinician: GP, nurse, phlebotomist, pharmacist, physiotherapist or mental health nurse.
Use admin routes for admin tasks
Use prescription, sick note, registration and test result pages for those tasks instead of trying to book a GP appointment for everything.
Check travel and opening details
Before attending, confirm the Balfour Pavilion location, weekday hours, Thursday training closure, public holidays, parking and disabled access.
How to book an NHS GP appointment at Hermitage Medical Practice
The official appointment page says appointments are bookable over the phone or by visiting the surgery. Reception will ask for a brief description of your need so the practice can route you to the most relevant clinician in an appropriate timeframe.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone 0131 447 6277 | Morning surgery, routine booking, cancellation, home visit requests and access support. | Symptoms, duration, medication, urgency, callback availability and access needs. | Do not phone routine reception instead of 999 for emergency symptoms. |
| Walk in to surgery | Patients who cannot use phone/online options or need reception help. | Clear reason for appointment, personal details and any access needs. | Do not travel without checking hours, public holidays and closure notices. |
| Morning surgery 8am–10am | Requests needing morning access. | Be ready early; availability may be gone before 10am. | Use urgent safety routes if the problem cannot safely wait. |
| Routine GP booking | Non-urgent telephone or face-to-face GP appointments. | Reason, preferred contact type, interpreter/access needs and preferred clinician if important. | Do not use for immediate serious symptoms. |
| Practice physio / wider team | Musculoskeletal problems, mental health concerns, medicine reviews and nurse/phlebotomy tasks. | Describe the problem clearly so reception can route you correctly. | Use emergency services for severe injury or life-threatening symptoms. |
Good appointment request example
Weak request example
This does not give enough information for safe routing. Add the symptom, time scale, urgency, medication, and whether you need phone, face-to-face, interpreter or access support.
Cancellation rule: the official page says you can use the appointment cancellation notification form only if your appointment was arranged more than 48 hours in advance, excluding weekends and public holidays. Otherwise call the practice.
Hermitage Medical Practice opening hours
The official opening-hours page lists Hermitage Medical Practice as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. It also says that from 1 March 2026, the practice is closed for staff training every Thursday from 12pm to 1pm, with emergency contact arrangements stated by the practice.
| Day | Listed normal hours | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6pm | Check official notices after weekends and public holidays. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm | Morning surgery requests start at 8am. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm | Call for test results between 2pm and 4pm. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm | Staff training closure is listed every Thursday from 12pm to 1pm. |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm | Order medicines early before weekends and holidays. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help. |
| Sunday | Closed | Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies. |
Public holiday check: the official page lists 2026 closures including 4 May, 15 June, 14 September, 25 December and 28 December. Always check the official opening-hours page before travelling near holidays.
Register with Hermitage Medical Practice
The official registration page says Hermitage Medical Practice has re-opened its list to new patient registrations, but demand is high and weekly registration numbers are limited. You must live within the practice boundary and the practice says it will not accept registrations from patients already registered with a local practice who have not moved address.
Check the practice boundary
You must live within the Hermitage practice area. Do this before filling forms or attending in person.
Prepare registration details
Have your current address, proof of address, NHS/CHI details if known, previous GP, current medicines, allergies and contact number ready.
Use the right timing
The page says in-person registrations take place Monday to Friday, 10am to 4.30pm. Confirm live instructions before attending.
| Registration situation | What the user should understand | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Moved into the practice area | You may be eligible if your address is inside the boundary. | Check boundary, prepare proof of address and follow the official registration route. |
| Already registered locally | The practice says it will not accept registrations from patients already registered locally who have not moved address. | Do not submit unless your address/eligibility has changed or the practice advises otherwise. |
| Temporary patient | Temporary registration can help if you are away from home and need GP care. | Contact the local practice you wish to use and explain the temporary situation. |
| Need another GP | NHS Inform can help locate GP practices in Scotland. | Use NHS Inform’s service directory if Hermitage does not cover your address. |
Repeat prescriptions, medicines and pharmacy help
The official prescriptions page says repeat prescriptions can be requested when your supply is due within 2 weeks. The preferred route is Patient Services after setting up an online account with photo ID. The practice also lists repeat slip, prescription form and email options, but it does not accept telephone prescription requests for safety and accuracy.
Patient Services
Preferred option if you have set up an online account. The practice says you need to attend with photo ID first to set it up.
Repeat slip or form
Use the repeat order slip or repeat prescription form if you are not using online services.
Turnaround time
The practice says prescription turnaround is 3 working days. Weekend requests are affected by weekend closure.
Prescription delay prevention: include medicine name, strength, dose, how many days remain, your collection pharmacy, and whether the request is routine or urgent. Do not wait until the last tablet, especially before holidays, travel or weekends.
Sick notes, test results and practice forms
Sick note / fit note
The practice says you usually need a medical certificate from your GP if you are off work for more than 7 days. Sick notes cannot be forward dated but can be backdated.
2–3 working days
The sick note page says to allow 2–3 working days for completion and collection from reception.
Short sickness certificate
For sickness of 7 days or less, the practice says it cannot provide NHS sick notes; a private certificate may carry a charge.
Test results
The appointments page says if you are calling for results, call between 2pm and 4pm.
Practice forms
The practice forms page includes asthma, breathlessness, contraceptive pill, PHQ-9, GAD-7, smoking review, epilepsy review and other forms.
Mental health nurse
The appointments page says the practice mental health nurse can see patients with mental health problems such as stress, anxiety or grief.
NHS 24, urgent help and 999 near Hermitage Medical Practice
Hermitage Medical Practice is not an emergency service. When the practice is closed, NHS Scotland’s urgent-care route is NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, severe injury, seizures, severe allergic reaction or immediate risk to life.
Use NHS 24 on 111
Use 111 if you need urgent care and your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed, or you think you need A&E but it is not life or limb threatening.
Use the practice
Use Hermitage Medical Practice for routine GP appointments, prescriptions, sick notes, test results, registration and planned care during opening hours.
Do not wait for routine GP access if someone may be seriously ill or injured. Call 999 or seek emergency help immediately.
Hermitage Medical Practice map: Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan EH9 2HL
Use the full practice address when travelling: Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 2HL. The official access page lists public bus routes, pay-and-display parking nearby, and disabled access to waiting, reception and doctors’ rooms.
Bus routes
The access page lists multiple LRT bus routes to Morningside Road, plus route 38 to Cluny Gardens.
Parking
The area directly in front is restricted for doctors during working hours; pay-and-display parking is listed in Hermitage Terrace, Cluny Avenue and Nile Grove.
Disabled access
The practice lists easy disabled access to waiting, reception and doctors’ rooms, plus a disabled toilet facility.
When should you call 111 in Scotland?
This official NHS 24 video is useful because Hermitage Medical Practice tells patients to use NHS 24 on 111 when urgent help is needed outwith surgery opening hours.
This is general NHS 24 Scotland guidance, not a Hermitage Medical Practice appointment rule. Always follow the official practice page for local appointment, prescription and registration instructions.
Common Hermitage Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Searching the wrong Hermitage practice
Use “Hermitage Medical Practice Edinburgh Grange Loan EH9 2HL” to avoid unrelated UK practices.
Calling after morning availability is gone
Morning surgery requests are 8am–10am, but the practice warns availability may be gone before 10am.
Only saying “need doctor”
Give symptoms, duration, medication, urgency, access needs and callback availability.
Ordering prescriptions by phone
The practice says repeat prescription requests are not accepted by telephone for safety and accuracy.
Ignoring the 3-working-day prescription time
Order early before weekends, holidays and travel. Weekend requests can delay collection.
Using GP routes for emergencies
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms and NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed.
Calling for results outside the window
The appointments page says to call for results between 2pm and 4pm.
Registering without boundary check
You must live within the practice boundary. Bring proof of address if attending in person.
Forgetting Thursday training closure
The practice lists Thursday 12pm–1pm staff training closure from 1 March 2026.
Assuming CQC applies
This is a Scottish GP article. Use Hermitage’s official site, NHS 24 and NHS Inform routes rather than adding an unverified CQC profile.
Not cancelling an appointment
Cancel early so another patient can use the slot. Use the cancellation form only when the appointment timing meets the practice rule.
Travelling without checking access
Confirm location, parking and disabled access before attending if mobility, parking or timing matters.
Official Hermitage Medical Practice links
Use these official links after reading the practical guidance above. They are placed here so users get the answer first, then verify or take action on the official source.
Official practice website
Practice news, appointment routes, registration, prescriptions and patient information.
official practice websiteOfficial appointments page
Morning surgery, routine booking, cancellation, home visits and access needs.
official appointments pageOfficial opening-hours page
Weekday opening hours, Thursday training closure, public holidays and out-of-hours instructions.
official opening-hours pageOfficial registration page
Boundary rules, online registration, in-person registration timing and temporary registration guidance.
official registration pageOfficial prescriptions page
Repeat prescription routes, Patient Services setup, email/form options and 3-working-day turnaround.
official prescriptions pageOfficial contact page
Phone number, postal address, email-use warning, public holidays and NHS 24 out-of-hours instructions.
official contact pageNHS 24 111 guidance
Use for urgent non-emergency help in Scotland when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.
official NHS 24 111 guidanceNHS 24 GP profile
Scottish GP listing with address, normal opening times and contact number.
official NHS 24 GP profileGoogle map
Directions to Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh.
Hermitage Medical Practice mapRelated MedicalGroupUK guides for NHS Scotland GP access
These internal links were included only after confirming live MedicalGroupUK pages. They are useful for comparing Scottish GP appointment routes, NHS 24 wording, branch confusion and patient-access guidance.
Scottish GP appointment and NHS 24 example
If you want another Scotland-focused example of phone, reception, Patient Access and NHS 24 wording, see the Townhead Medical Practice NHS GP appointments guide.
Branch-first Scotland GP guide
If you are comparing a practice group where branch choice changes the phone and appointment route, read the Barclay Medical Practice branch-first guide.
General GP access comparison
For a two-site NHS GP example with appointment routing and site confusion explained, use the Park Medical Practice appointment guide.
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Hermitage Medical Practice appointments
Appointments are phone or walk-in, with morning surgery requests between 8am and 10am. Routine in-person and telephone GP appointments can be booked ahead.
Hermitage Medical Practice opening hours
Normal listed hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with weekends closed. Thursday 12pm–1pm staff training closure is listed from March 2026.
Hermitage Medical Practice phone number
The official contact number is 0131 447 6277. Use it for appointments, cancellations, home visit advice and practice contact.
Hermitage Medical Practice registration
The registration list has re-opened, but weekly numbers are limited and you must live within the practice boundary.
Hermitage Medical Practice prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are requested through Patient Services, repeat slip, form or email. They are not accepted by phone and usually take 3 working days.
Hermitage Medical Practice sick note
Sick notes are generally for sickness over 7 days. The practice says completion normally takes 2–3 working days and sick notes cannot be forward dated.
Hermitage Medical Practice test results
The appointments page asks patients calling for results to call between 2pm and 4pm.
Hermitage Medical Practice Edinburgh
The practice is in Edinburgh at Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, EH9 2HL.
Hermitage Medical Practice CQC
For this Scottish GP article, no CQC page was added. The official source set used here is the practice website, NHS 24 and NHS Inform/NHS Scotland resources.
Deep dive into Hermitage Medical Practice access
Deep dive into appointment access
The most important rule is timing. Morning surgery requests happen 8am–10am, but slots may be gone before 10am. For future GP appointments, pre-book by phone, in the practice or online where available.
Deep dive into reception questions
Reception asking for a brief description is not filler; the practice uses it to route patients to the GP, nurse, phlebotomist, pharmacist, physiotherapist or mental health nurse.
Deep dive into prescriptions
Prescription safety is the key intent. The practice does not accept phone repeat requests, asks patients to order only when supply is due within 2 weeks, and lists a 3-working-day turnaround.
Deep dive into registration
The registration list is open but restricted. Users must check the practice boundary, bring proof of address for in-person registration, and avoid applying if already registered locally without moving.
Deep dive into NHS 24 and 999
NHS 24 on 111 is for urgent non-emergency help when the GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed. 999 is for emergencies, not routine GP access.
Deep dive into map and access
The address is inside the Astley Ainslie Hospital site. Use Balfour Pavilion and 133 Grange Loan in the map search, and check parking/access before travelling.
Hermitage Medical Practice FAQ
Hermitage Medical Practice is at Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 2HL.
The official contact page lists 0131 447 6277 as the phone number for Hermitage Medical Practice.
The official opening-hours page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. It also lists a Thursday 12pm to 1pm staff training closure from 1 March 2026.
Appointments are bookable over the phone or by visiting the surgery. Morning surgery requests can be made between 8am and 10am, and routine GP appointments can be booked up to 6 weeks ahead by phone, in the practice or online where available.
The practice says its registration list has re-opened, but registrations are limited each week and you must live within the practice boundary.
Use Patient Services, the repeat order form, the repeat prescription form or the official email route. The practice says repeat prescriptions cannot be requested by telephone and usually take 3 working days.
The official appointments page says patients calling for results should call between 2pm and 4pm.
Use the official sick note form for sickness over 7 days. The practice says sick notes cannot be forward dated, can be backdated, and usually take 2 to 3 working days.
If you need urgent medical help outwith surgery opening hours, call NHS 24 free on 111. In a genuine emergency, call 999.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS Scotland, NHS 24 or Hermitage Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official links.
Final patient summary
Hermitage Medical Practice is at Balfour Pavilion, Astley Ainslie Hospital, 133 Grange Loan, Edinburgh, EH9 2HL. Phone 0131 447 6277. Normal hours are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use the practice appointment, registration, prescription or admin route. For urgent non-emergency help when closed, use NHS 24 on 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.