St Margarets Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours
Use this practical guide to check St Margarets Medical Practice appointments, opening hours, phone number, online booking, registration, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, NHS App, doctors, parking, disabled access, CQC details, map and urgent-care routes.
St Margarets Medical Practice key details
St Margarets Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at 8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7JS. The official practice website lists the phone number as 0121 706 9796 and normal opening as Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:30. The NHS profile says the surgery is currently accepting new patients.
Exact address
8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7JS. Use “Olton, Solihull” in map searches because there are other St Margaret’s health services in the UK.
Practice phone
Call 0121 706 9796 for appointments, reception support, cancellation, online access help and general practice contact during opening hours.
Opening hours
Official normal hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30. Saturday and Sunday are closed. Check official notices before travelling around bank holidays.
New patients
The NHS profile shows the surgery is currently accepting new patients. Registration still depends on catchment and practice checks.
Online access
The practice supports NHS App, NHS website and SystmOnline routes for some appointments, prescriptions and record access.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs or collapse.
Most useful St Margarets-specific tip: same-day appointments are booked from 8:30am by phone, while in-person booking is available from 8am. If you need a routine GP appointment, phone/in-person timing matters.
What do you need from St Margarets Medical Practice today?
Choose the closest route before calling. It helps you avoid common delays around appointments, prescriptions, registration, results, fit notes and urgent care.
St Margarets patient route finder
This is general signposting only. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace emergency help.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at St Margarets Medical Practice
The official appointments page says all surgeries are run by appointment only. Same-day appointments are offered Monday to Friday and are booked from 8:30am by telephone or 8am in person. Limited pre-bookable doctor appointments may be available up to 4 weeks ahead, and nurse appointments can also be pre-booked up to 4 weeks ahead.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone 0121 706 9796 from 8:30am | Same-day appointment requests, patients who need reception help, and people who cannot use online services. | Name, date of birth, phone number, one clear problem, duration, urgency and availability. | Do not use routine phone access instead of 999 for emergency symptoms. |
| In person from 8am | Patients who need help at reception or cannot manage phone/online access. | Appointment reason, access needs, and enough time for reception check-in. | Do not travel without checking opening hours or if you need emergency care. |
| NHS App / NHS website | Some appointment booking/cancellation, prescriptions and GP record access where available. | NHS login details and current contact details. | Not all appointments are bookable online. |
| SystmOnline | Patients who already have a SystmOnline account and login details. | Login details and clear appointment reason. | Do not assume every clinician/slot type is available online. |
| Extended Access Hub | Pre-booked evening, weekend or early morning GP/nurse appointments. | Availability and whether you can attend Richmond Road Medical Practice, 179 Richmond Road, Solihull B92 7SA. | Not for emergencies; use 111 or 999 depending on severity. |
| Home visit request | Patients who are too ill or housebound and cannot attend surgery. | Contact the surgery before 11am if possible and explain why a visit is needed. | Use 999 for immediate life-threatening emergencies. |
Strong appointment request example
“I am registered with St Margarets 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 this should be GP, nurse, pharmacist, NHS 111 or emergency care.”
Avoid vague wording
“Need doctor” is too vague. The practice may offer face-to-face, telephone or video consultations, so give enough detail for safe routing.
St Margarets Medical Practice opening hours
The official practice homepage lists normal opening times as Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Opening times can change for bank holidays, staff training, severe weather, urgent service notices or local NHS updates, so check the official site before travelling.
| Day | Listed opening time | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–18:30 | Same-day phone booking starts from 8:30am; in-person booking from 8am. |
| Tuesday | 08:00–18:30 | Use online routes where supported, but remember not all appointments are online bookable. |
| Wednesday | 08:00–18:30 | For test results, the official page says call after 10:30am. |
| Thursday | 08:00–18:30 | Check for temporary notices before travelling. |
| Friday | 08:00–18:30 | Request repeat medication early before weekends or bank holidays. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use 999 for life-threatening emergencies. |
Out-of-hours note: the practice website says that for urgent appointments outside normal surgery hours, calling the surgery number may direct you through to the out-of-hours service, which may refer you to BADGER, NHS 111 or a Primary Care Centre.
Register with St Margarets Medical Practice
The NHS profile says St Margarets Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official registration page tells users to check the catchment area before filling in a registration form. Registration can be completed online, by downloading a form to bring to the practice, or by collecting a paper form from reception when open.
Check the catchment area first
Before filling out a registration form, use the official catchment guidance or contact the practice to check whether your address is covered.
Choose the correct registration route
Use online registration, download a form to fill in at home, or visit reception during opening hours to collect a paper registration form.
Prepare your details
Have your NHS number if known, current address, previous GP details, date of birth, medication list, allergies and contact information ready.
Bring ID or address evidence if requested
The official page says the practice may ask for proof of identity and/or address, such as passport, driving licence, birth certificate, utility bill or bank statement.
Named GP note: the official registration page says all patients have a named, accountable doctor, but you can still talk to or make appointments with any of the doctors or nurses, not just your named GP.
Repeat prescriptions, NHS App, email, online form and SystmOnline
The official repeat prescription page says pharmacies for Solihull GP practices can no longer order medication for patients. It also says not to request repeat medication over the telephone. Patients should use the practice’s listed prescription routes and allow 2 working days for processing.
| Prescription route | Best for | Important rule | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHS App | Patients who can see their repeat medicines in NHS App. | Choose the correct medicine and pharmacy. | Check your nominated pharmacy before submitting. |
| Online prescription form | Patients who do not use NHS App or SystmOnline. | Complete required fields; the form says incomplete sections may stop submission. | Include medicine name, strength and quantity. |
| Patients using the listed practice prescription email route. | Always include full name and date of birth. | Avoid sending unnecessary clinical details by email. | |
| SystmOnline | Patients who have already received login details. | Use only medicines listed for repeat request. | Request early before weekends, travel or bank holidays. |
| Paper counterfoil | Patients who prefer non-digital ordering. | Use the counterfoil on your prescription or another suitable piece of paper. | Clearly mark only the items needed. |
Prescription delay checklist: full name, date of birth, medicine name, strength, quantity, how many days left, nominated pharmacy and whether an annual medication review is due. Do not expect same-day processing.
Test results, fit notes, online forms and medical records
The official services section includes test results, fit notes, online forms, online access and medical records. Use the correct route so you do not accidentally send an admin request as an appointment request.
Test results
The official test-results page says to call after 10:30am. Results are not normally given to anyone other than the patient unless an exception applies.
Fit note / sick note
The services page says you only need a doctor’s note if you are unable to work and ill for longer than seven calendar days. For shorter absences, employers may ask for self-certification.
Medical records
The online access page says NHS App, NHS website and GP online services can help patients access future information entered into the medical record where enabled.
Online forms
The practice lists online forms for updating details, requesting a fit note, updating clinical record, ordering repeat prescriptions, joining the PPG and other admin tasks.
NHS App
NHS App can be used for repeat prescriptions, appointment access where available, health advice, medical record access and NHS number checks.
Proxy access
The NHS App page says proxy access has specific account requirements. Do not share passwords; use the official proxy access route.
St Margarets Medical Practice doctors, nurses and services
The official team page lists GPs, practice nurses, a healthcare assistant, clinical pharmacist, physician associate, practice manager and reception/admin staff. No public day-by-day doctor rota or NHS/private fee table was verified, so do not assume a specific clinician is available on a specific date.
| Team / service | Listed examples | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | Dr Philip Melrose, Dr Anne Love, Dr Nishitha Valiyaparambath, Dr Bipin Champaneri, Dr Katie Brough. | Ask if you prefer continuity with the same doctor, but availability can vary. |
| Practice nurses and HCA | Amanda Cecil, Michelle Hewitt, Beth Waters. | Nurse/HCA appointments may be suitable for smears, vaccinations, asthma/diabetes checks, blood pressure, ECG or travel advice. |
| Additional healthcare staff | Shaheda Haque, Clinical Pharmacist; Gurdev Blaggan, Physician Associate. | Medication or assessment needs may be routed to a pharmacist or physician associate where suitable. |
| Clinics | Antenatal, asthma, diabetic, cervical smears, vaccinations, blood pressure, ECG, smoking cessation, travel advice and lifestyle advice. | Use the right clinic rather than asking for a GP appointment when a nurse/HCA clinic is more appropriate. |
| Non-NHS services | Forms, private letters, insurance declarations and other non-NHS work may be listed separately. | Ask the practice about current charges before requesting paperwork; do not assume it is free. |
Clinician availability warning: the staff list is not a live rota. If you want a particular GP or clinician, mention the preference, but expect longer waits if that person is unavailable.
NHS 111, urgent help and 999 near St Margarets Medical Practice
Routine GP appointment systems are not emergency services. Use the safest route based on symptom severity, timing and risk.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, severe burns, fits that are not stopping or severe allergic reaction.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need urgent medical help and are not sure what to do, especially when the practice is closed.
Use the practice
Use St Margarets routes for appointments, prescriptions, results, registration, fit notes, long-term condition support and planned care.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously ill, injured, breathless, confused, collapsed, bleeding heavily, having chest pain, having stroke symptoms or having a severe allergic reaction.
St Margarets Medical Practice map: 8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull B92 7JS
Use the full address: 8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7JS. The official about/access information says the building has ramps, wide doors, wheelchair access, disabled facilities and two disabled parking bays. No official general parking fee was verified, so check locally if parking cost matters.
Parking and disabled bays
The practice information lists two disabled parking bays. General parking availability can vary, so allow time if driving.
Access needs
Ramps, wide doors, wheelchair access and disabled facilities are listed. Ask for a downstairs consulting room when booking if needed.
Olton travel tip
St Margarets Road and nearby routes can be busy around school, rail and commuter times. Leave extra time for first visits and reception check-in.
Common St Margarets Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Searching the wrong St Margaret’s
Use Olton, Solihull and postcode B92 7JS because there are other St Margaret’s health services in the UK.
Calling too late for same-day access
Same-day phone booking is listed from 8:30am. Delay can reduce available choices.
Expecting all online slots
The appointments page says not all appointments are bookable via online services.
Ordering prescriptions by phone
The repeat prescription page says not to request repeat medication over the telephone.
Not allowing 2 working days
Repeat prescriptions need processing time. Order early before weekends, holidays or travel.
Calling for results too early
The test-results page says call after 10:30am. Reception cannot safely interpret medical meaning.
Registering without catchment check
The registration page says to check the catchment area before completing a form.
Using GP access for emergencies
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms and NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency advice.
Forgetting access needs
If you need a downstairs room, chaperone, wheelchair access or other support, mention it when booking.
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St Margarets Medical Practice appointments
Same-day appointments are booked from 8:30am by phone or in person from 8am. Some online appointment booking may be available via NHS App, NHS website or SystmOnline.
St Margarets Medical Practice opening hours
Normal official opening is Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
St Margarets Medical Practice phone number
The official practice website lists 0121 706 9796. CQC may show a different registration contact number, so use the practice website for live contact.
St Margarets Medical Practice registration
The NHS profile says new patients are currently accepted. The practice says to check catchment before completing registration.
St Margarets Medical Practice prescriptions
Use email, NHS App, SystmOnline, online form or paper counterfoil. Do not request repeat medication by phone.
St Margarets Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists St Margarets Medical Practice in Solihull as overall Good and shows Good ratings across inspected key questions.
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Same-day request and access example
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Multi-site appointment guide example
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Official St Margarets Medical Practice links
Use these official links after reading the practical guidance above. Avoid third-party pages for live appointment availability, urgent-care decisions, prescription status or registration rules.
Practice website
Main official website, latest notices, address, phone, opening times and patient links.
Official practice websiteAppointments
Same-day appointment rules, pre-bookable appointments, online booking, chaperone and home visit guidance.
Official appointment pageRepeat prescriptions
Email, online form, NHS App, SystmOnline, paper counterfoil and two-working-day processing information.
Official repeat prescription pageRegister as patient
Catchment check, online registration, paper form, temporary residents and proof of ID/address information.
Official registration pageOnline services
NHS App, NHS website, GP online access, records, proxy access and account security guidance.
Official online services pageStaff list
Official doctors, nurses, healthcare staff, practice manager and reception/admin team listing.
Official staff pageCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, regulated activities and provider record.
Official CQC profileNHS 111
Urgent non-emergency help when you are unsure what to do or the surgery is closed.
Official NHS 111 onlineSt Margarets Medical Practice FAQ
St Margarets Medical Practice is at 8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 7JS.
The official practice website lists 0121 706 9796 as the phone number for St Margarets Medical Practice.
The official practice website lists Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:30, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check official notices before travelling.
The NHS profile says St Margarets Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The practice still tells users to check the catchment area before registering.
Same-day appointments are booked from 8:30am by telephone or in person from 8am. Some online booking may be available through NHS App, NHS website or SystmOnline, but not all appointments are online bookable.
The official appointments page says there are limited pre-bookable doctor appointments up to 4 weeks ahead, although this may be suspended in times of extreme demand. Practice nurse appointments are also listed as pre-bookable up to 4 weeks ahead.
Use the practice’s listed routes such as email, online form, NHS App, SystmOnline or prescription counterfoil. The official page says not to request repeat medication over the telephone and to allow 2 working days.
The official test-results page says to call after 10:30am. Results are normally only given to the patient unless an exception applies.
The practice information says the building has ramps, wide doors for wheelchair access, disabled facilities and two disabled parking bays. Ask for a downstairs consulting room when booking if needed.
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. It is not the official NHS, CQC or St Margarets Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official sources.
Final patient summary
Address: 8 St Margarets Road, Olton, Solihull, B92 7JS. Phone: 0121 706 9796. Normal listed hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use official practice routes. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.