York Street Medical Practice | NHS GP Surgery Street
This practical guide helps York Street Medical Practice patients find the correct route for same-day GP appointments, opening hours, phone access, registration, practice boundary checks, prescriptions, test results, FCP physiotherapy, map, online services, NHS 111 and emergency help.
York Street Medical Practice key details
York Street Medical Practice is at 146–148 York Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2PY. The practice phone number is 01223 364116. The official site lists opening times as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Most GP appointments are released at 8:30am on the day. For urgent help when the surgery is closed, use NHS 111. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
Address
146–148 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY. Use the full Cambridge address so you do not confuse it with a York city GP or another York Street service.
Phone number
Call 01223 364116 for appointments, reception help, nurse booking, registration support if online forms are not possible, cancellations and urgent practice questions.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday closed. Check official notices before travelling around bank holidays or practice closures.
New patients
The new-patient page provides registration forms but says you must check the practice area first. Registration processing can take 5 working days.
Prescriptions
Repeat prescription requests are not accepted by phone. Use NHS App, SystmOne online, web form, email, pharmacy, drop-off or post.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure or when closed. Call 999 for chest pain, severe breathlessness, stroke signs, collapse or serious injury.
Most useful patient tip: phone lines are busiest at 8:30am. The practice asks patients to call at 8:30am mainly if they need an appointment. For non-appointment issues, calling after 9:30am may be more appropriate.
What do you need from York Street Medical Practice today?
Use this route finder before calling. It helps you choose between same-day GP appointment, nurse appointment, registration, repeat prescription, test results, FCP physiotherapy, NHS 111 or 999.
Choose the closest situation
This tool is general signposting only. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace emergency care.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at York Street Medical Practice
The official appointments page says the majority of GP appointments are released at 8:30am on the day. You need to call or come to the surgery at that time to book. The practice uses a mixture of telephone calls and some face-to-face appointments. If a GP telephone call shows that you need to be seen, the GP can arrange a same-day face-to-face appointment where needed.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call at 8:30am | Most same-day GP appointment requests. | Symptoms, duration, urgency, medication, allergies, phone availability and whether you can attend if asked. | Do not wait for GP booking if symptoms are life-threatening; call 999. |
| Attend surgery at 8:30am | Patients who cannot manage phone access and need reception help. | Name, date of birth, contact details and clear reason for appointment. | Do not attend for emergency symptoms that need 999/A&E. |
| Limited 7-day face-to-face slots | Problems that need an in-person GP appointment but can be planned. | Why face-to-face is needed and availability for the next week. | Not for urgent same-day problems or emergencies. |
| Nurse / phlebotomist appointments | Blood tests, smears, checks, reviews and other nursing tasks. | Purpose of visit and any form/request from the clinician. | Not for GP-only issues or urgent emergency symptoms. |
| Enhanced access appointments | Routine, non-urgent GP, nurse or phlebotomist appointments in evenings or weekends at a local GP surgery. | Availability and whether you can attend a different local GP surgery. | Not for urgent/emergency care. Cancellation number listed by practice: 01223 658146. |
| NHS 111 | Urgent non-emergency help when the surgery is closed or you are unsure. | Symptoms, medication, age, location and contact number. | For life-threatening emergencies, call 999 instead. |
Useful call script: “I am registered with York Street 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 telephone, face-to-face GP, nurse, FCP physiotherapy, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.”
More than one problem?
The appointment page asks patients to tell reception if they have more than one problem. The practice may be able to allocate more than ten minutes, but on busy days you may be asked to prioritise.
Late arrival rule
If you arrive less than 10 minutes late, you may face a delay. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late, the practice says you will be invited to rebook unless the clinician decides otherwise for urgent medical need.
York Street Medical Practice opening hours
The official site lists York Street Medical Practice opening times as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Opening hours can still change for bank holidays, training, staff illness, IT issues or local notices, so check the official site before travelling.
| Day | Listed opening time | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Call at 8:30am only if you need an appointment; non-appointment queries may be better after 9:30am. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Stay on the phone queue; hanging up loses your place. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Phone for test results after 2pm. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Plan nurse/phlebotomist appointments one week ahead. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Order 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. |
Register with York Street Medical Practice
The official new-patient page says the practice is experiencing high levels of patient registrations and needs 5 working days to complete the registration process. It asks patients not to contact the practice during this period to check progress. You must first check the practice area because people outside the defined Cambridge area cannot register.
Check practice area first
Use the practice area page before registering. If you do not live in the defined practice area, you cannot register with York Street Medical Practice.
Complete online forms
The official new-patient page says patients need to complete four online registration forms. Form 1 must be electronically signed.
Allow 5 working days
Do not chase registration during the 5-working-day processing window unless the practice gives different instructions.
| Prepare this | Why it matters | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| Current Cambridge address | Practice-area eligibility depends on where you live. | Use your current address, not an old address. |
| Previous GP details | Helps transfer your GP record. | Practice name and town are useful if you know them. |
| NHS number if known | Helps match your NHS record. | You can still ask the surgery what to do if you cannot find it. |
| Medication and allergies | Important for safe care while records transfer. | List medicine name, dose, frequency and pharmacy. |
| ADHD shared-care policy | The new-patient page highlights an ADHD shared-care policy. | Read the policy before registering if this affects your care. |
Moving address? The practice area page says existing patients who move outside the practice area will have to find a new GP practice. If you move, update your address and phone number promptly.
Repeat prescriptions, NHS App and electronic prescribing
The official prescription page says repeat requests can only be made for medicines you are currently taking and that have been prescribed by York Street clinicians. For clinical safety reasons, the practice does not accept repeat prescription requests by phone. Allow three clear working days, and request early before weekends, holidays or travel.
| Prescription route | Best for | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| NHS App / SystmOne online | Patients with online access who need repeat medication. | Use only for medicines currently on your repeat list. |
| Email repeat@nhs.net | Written repeat requests with clear details. | Include your details and the medication you wish to order. |
| Practice web form | Patients not set up for online services or NHS App. | Submit before you run short; after-1pm requests may be picked up next working day. |
| Pharmacy request | Patients whose usual pharmacy manages repeat requests. | Check the pharmacy actually sends the request in good time. |
| Surgery letterbox / post | Written requests and paper repeat slips. | Use the surgery address and allow postal/processing time. |
Electronic prescribing note: the prescription page says prescriptions are sent electronically and are no longer kept at the surgery. Make sure you have a nominated pharmacy set up.
Test results, cancellations and follow-up questions
The appointments page asks patients to phone for test results after 2pm. If you need to cancel an appointment, give as much notice as possible so the slot can be offered to another patient.
Test results
Call after 2pm. Have your name, date of birth, test type and date of test ready. Reception may not be able to interpret clinical results.
Cancel early
If you cannot attend, cancel as early as possible. Missed appointments reduce access for other patients.
Non-appointment queries
If your query is not about booking an appointment, the practice says calling after 9:30am may be more helpful because 8:30am lines are very busy.
Services and clinician routes at York Street Medical Practice
York Street Medical Practice provides GP, nurse, phlebotomy, online services, prescriptions and FCP physiotherapy routes. The right service depends on whether you need a doctor, nurse, physiotherapist, pharmacy, NHS 111 or emergency help.
GP appointments
Same-day telephone-first access, limited pre-bookable face-to-face slots and urgent clinician assessment where needed.
Practice nurse and phlebotomy
Released one week in advance. Useful for blood tests, routine nursing reviews and planned health checks.
First Contact Practitioner
Physiotherapist-led assessment for soft tissue injuries, sprains, strains, arthritis, spinal pain and similar MSK problems.
Repeat prescriptions
NHS App, SystmOne, email, web form, pharmacy request, drop-off and post. No phone repeat requests.
Online services
Online services can support appointments, prescriptions and patient admin depending on your access setup.
Urgent help
NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed or unsure; 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Fee note: NHS GP consultations are generally NHS services. Private letters, travel forms, reports or non-NHS paperwork may carry charges, but no complete current private fee table was verified for this page. Ask the practice before requesting chargeable paperwork.
NHS 111, urgent help and 999 near York Street Medical Practice
Routine GP booking is not an emergency service. The appointment page says that during evenings and weekends, you can ring NHS 111 if you urgently need medical help or advice but it is not life-threatening. For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke signs, collapse, serious injury, severe bleeding, severe allergic reaction or any life-threatening emergency.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or by phone if you urgently need medical advice and it is not a 999 emergency, especially when the practice is closed.
Use the practice
Use York Street Medical Practice for routine GP appointments, nurse appointments, prescriptions, test results, registration, FCP and planned care.
Do not wait for an 8:30am GP slot if someone is seriously ill, has chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding or a severe allergic reaction.
York Street Medical Practice map: 146–148 York Street, Cambridge CB1 2PY
Use the exact address: York Street Medical Practice, 146–148 York Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2PY. Cambridge streets can be busy, and parking can be limited near central/residential areas, so check travel and parking before a timed appointment.
Use the full name
Search “York Street Medical Practice Cambridge CB1 2PY” rather than just “York Street GP” to avoid York city or unrelated results.
Arrive on time
Late arrivals can delay other patients. More than 10 minutes late may mean rebooking unless the clinician decides otherwise.
Cambridge travel tip
Consider walking, cycling, bus or taxi depending on your mobility and appointment time. Check parking/accessibility directly if essential.
Common York Street Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Calling 8:30am for non-appointment issues
The practice says phones are very busy at 8:30am and asks non-appointment queries to call later where possible.
Hanging up in the phone queue
The appointments page says if you hang up, you lose your place in the queue.
Expecting all GP appointments face-to-face
The practice uses a mixture of telephone and face-to-face appointments, with face-to-face arranged where needed.
Trying to order prescriptions by phone
Repeat prescription requests are not accepted by phone for clinical safety reasons.
Using GP booking for emergencies
Call 999 for emergency symptoms. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure.
Registering without boundary check
The practice says you cannot register if you do not live in the defined Cambridge practice area.
Not allowing registration processing time
The new-patient page says registration can take 5 working days.
Leaving medication too late
Allow three clear working days, plus extra time if submitted after 1pm or near weekends/bank holidays.
Using FCP for unsuitable issues
FCP is for musculoskeletal problems, not acute illness, children under 16, mental health crises or non-MSK medication reviews.
Related MedicalGroupUK guides
These internal links were added because the pages were verified live and they help readers compare Cambridge GP access, same-day request systems, appointment routes and opening-hours guidance.
Nearby Cambridge GP access comparison
For another Cambridge practice with online request windows and two-site guidance, compare the Trumpington Street Medical Practice guide.
Phone-line and triage example
For a different GP access model with detailed phone-line and triage rules, read the Handsworth Medical Practice appointment guide.
Same-day GP request example
To compare a same-day online request system with parking and access guidance, see the Woodlands Medical Practice NHS GP guide.
Official York Street Medical Practice links
Use these official sources for live appointment, prescription, contact, registration, practice-area and urgent-care details.
Practice website
Homepage, notices, opening times, online services and official practice updates.
Official practice websiteAppointments
8:30am booking, telephone/face-to-face appointments, 7-day slots, nurse/phlebotomist timing and enhanced access.
Official appointments pageRegister as patient
New patient processing time, online registration forms and eligibility instructions.
Official new-patient pagePractice area
Catchment boundary, address-change rules and registration eligibility.
Official practice area pagePrescriptions
NHS App, SystmOne, email, web form, pharmacy, letterbox and three-clear-working-day rule.
Official prescriptions pageCQC profile
CQC inspection history, overall rating and regulated-service information.
Official CQC profileNHS 111
Urgent non-emergency advice when you are unsure or the surgery is closed.
Official NHS 111 onlinePeople also search: York Street Medical Practice appointments, hours, prescriptions and registration
York Street Medical Practice appointments
Most GP appointments are released at 8:30am on the day. Limited face-to-face appointments can be pre-booked up to 7 days ahead.
York Street Medical Practice opening hours
The official site lists Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with weekends closed.
York Street Medical Practice phone number
The main phone number is 01223 364116. Use 8:30am for appointment booking and after 9:30am for many non-appointment queries.
York Street Medical Practice registration
Check the practice area first, then complete the required online forms. The practice says processing takes 5 working days.
York Street Medical Practice prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions are not accepted by phone. Use online, NHS App, email, web form, pharmacy, drop-off or post.
York Street Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists York Street Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
Deep dive into York Street Medical Practice access
Deep dive into 8:30am GP booking
The key appointment rule is timing. If you need a GP appointment, prepare your details before 8:30am so you are ready when appointments are released.
Deep dive into telephone-first access
Many consultations start by phone. If the GP needs to see you, they can arrange face-to-face review where clinically appropriate.
Deep dive into registration boundary
Registration is not just form-filling. You must live in the defined practice area, and moving outside it can mean finding a new GP.
Deep dive into prescriptions and NHS App
Repeat medication needs written/online routing and three clear working days. Phone requests are not accepted for clinical safety.
Deep dive into MSK/FCP access
FCP can help with muscle, joint, ligament, tendon, arthritis and spinal problems, but it is not suitable for acute illness or mental health crises.
Deep dive into urgent vs routine care
Use York Street for routine GP care, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
York Street Medical Practice FAQ
York Street Medical Practice is at 146–148 York Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 2PY.
The official practice website lists 01223 364116 as the phone number for York Street Medical Practice.
The official site lists Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed. Check official notices before travelling.
Most GP appointments are released at 8:30am on the day. The practice says patients need to call or come to the surgery at that time to book an appointment.
The official appointments page says a small number of face-to-face appointments can be pre-booked 7 days in advance for problems that need to be seen in person.
Check the practice area first, then complete the required online registration forms. The practice says registration processing takes 5 working days.
No. The official prescriptions page says repeat prescription requests are not accepted by phone for clinical safety reasons.
The practice says to allow three clear working days for repeat prescriptions. Requests received after 1pm may not be picked up until the next working day.
CQC lists York Street Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. It is not the official York Street Medical Practice, NHS or CQC website. Always verify live details through official sources.
Final patient summary
York Street Medical Practice is at 146–148 York Street, Cambridge, CB1 2PY. The phone number is 01223 364116. Opening hours are listed as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm.
Safe route reminder
For GP appointments, use the official 8:30am booking route. For urgent non-emergency help when unsure or closed, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.