Beechill Medical Practice Wigan | NHS GP Surgery
Officially named Beech Hill Medical Practice, this Wigan GP surgery guide helps you find the right appointment route, askmyGP timings, phone number, opening hours, repeat prescriptions, test results, registration, team details, accessibility, parking, urgent care and official links without guessing from outdated directory pages.
Beech Hill Medical Practice Wigan key details
Beechill Medical Practice Wigan is commonly searched without the space, but the official NHS practice name is Beech Hill Medical Practice. The current official practice contact page lists 278a Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PD, reception phone 01942 368398 option 1, nurse reception option 2, and opening hours Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. CQC lists the practice as Good.
Address
Use 278a Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PD from the current practice contact page. NHS/CQC may show 278 Gidlow Lane, so use the practice page and map before travelling.
Phone number
Call 01942 368398. Select option 1 for reception/doctor appointments and option 2 for nurse reception, blood test appointments and test-result queries.
Opening hours
The current official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
askmyGP
Urgent and routine requests can use the appointment request form during the listed weekday windows. Response timing depends on when the request is sent.
New patients
The NHS profile says the surgery is currently accepting new patients. Check the official catchment/registration page before applying.
Closed or urgent?
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need medical help when the surgery is closed. Call 999 for life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies.
Important phone note: older public profiles may still show 01942 821899. The current official Beech Hill contact, appointment, prescription and test-results pages use 01942 368398, so this guide prioritises that number for patient action.
What do you need from Beech Hill Medical Practice today?
Use this route finder before contacting the surgery. It helps you choose askmyGP, phone, nurse reception, Patient Access, pharmacy, Wigan GP Alliance, Leigh Walk-In Centre, NHS 111 or 999.
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace emergency care.
How to request a GP appointment at Beech Hill Medical Practice
Beech Hill Medical Practice uses askmyGP appointment request forms plus phone and reception routes. The important detail is the timing: urgent appointment requests are listed Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 10am, while routine appointment requests are listed Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm. The practice says it will respond within one working day, but requests sent after 1pm may receive a response up to 1pm the next business day.
| Need | Best route | Timing / rule | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urgent appointment | askmyGP appointment request form, phone, or reception. | Monday–Friday, 7:30am–10am for urgent online requests. | Include symptom severity and why it cannot wait. |
| Routine appointment | askmyGP form, phone, or reception. | Monday–Friday, 7:30am–6:30pm for routine online requests. | Best for problems that can wait up to 4 weeks. |
| Doctor appointment by phone | Call 01942 368398 and select option 1. | Phone during opening hours. | Say if you cannot use the online form. |
| Nurse / blood test appointment | Call 01942 368398 and select option 2. | Use nurse reception, not doctor option. | State blood test, smear, injection, dressing or review need. |
| Home visit | Online form, phone as soon after 8am as possible, or reception. | For housebound patients needing appointment support. | Explain why travel to surgery is not possible. |
| Evening/weekend GP hub | Wigan GP Alliance booking route. | Listed 6:30pm–8pm weekdays and 10am–4pm weekends/bank holidays. | Call 01942 482848 for hub availability. |
Better triage message: “I am registered with Beech Hill 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, Leigh Walk-In Centre, NHS 111 or 999.”
Beech Hill Medical Practice opening hours
The current official contact page lists surgery opening times as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Phone lines are also listed as open from 8am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday.
| Day | Listed opening time | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Urgent form window starts at 7:30am and closes at 10am. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Use option 1 for doctor appointments and option 2 for nurse/blood tests. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Check test results between 2pm and 3:30pm after doctor review. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Order repeat medication early before weekends and holidays. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Avoid leaving prescriptions or urgent queries until late Friday. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use Wigan GP Alliance/111 depending on need and availability. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help or 999 for emergencies. |
Register with Beech Hill Medical Practice Wigan
The NHS profile says Beech Hill Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official contact page links to the surgery registration page and says patients should check the catchment area before filling out a registration form.
Check the catchment area first
Do this before filling out registration forms. If you are unsure, contact reception and ask whether your Wigan address is suitable.
Prepare useful registration details
Have full name, current address, date of birth, phone number, previous GP details, NHS number if known, current medicines and allergies.
Protect repeat medication during transfer
If you take regular medicines, do not wait until you run out. Records and repeat medicine information can take time to move.
Use the official registration page
Use the official Beech Hill registration route or ask the reception team for help if online registration is difficult.
Repeat prescriptions, NHS App, Patient Access and pharmacy collection
The official prescription page says the easiest repeat prescription routes are your NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access. You can also bring the paper form to surgery, email the prescription address, or post the paper form. The practice clearly says it does not take repeat prescription requests over the phone.
NHS account / NHS App
Best for repeat medication because you can see repeat medicines and dosage, choose what you need and manage nominated pharmacy details.
official NHS App informationPatient Access
The official prescription page lists Patient Access as a GP online system route for repeat prescriptions.
official repeat prescription pageCollection timing
The practice says you can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 working days after ordering.
Prescription delay checklist: medicine name, strength, dosage, how many days left, nominated pharmacy, medication review status, side effects, and whether a weekend or bank holiday is close. For medicine questions, ask a local pharmacist first when suitable.
Test results, sick notes, referrals and admin requests
| Need | Best route | Important rule | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test results | NHS account/NHS App, online request form, phone or visit. | Phone or visit between 2pm and 3:30pm after doctor review. | Use nurse reception on 01942 368398 option 2. |
| Sick / fit note | Online sick note request, phone or visit surgery. | Usually needed only after more than 7 days off sick. | Have employer requirement and illness dates ready. |
| Referral query | Use admin request route or My Planned Care where suitable. | Hospital waiting times may be handled by the hospital pathway. | Have hospital/specialty and referral date ready. |
| Change contact details | Use change-of-contact-details form, phone or visit. | Wrong phone number can cause missed appointment messages. | Update mobile, email and address before expecting callbacks. |
| Complaint | Call the Practice Manager, write to the practice, or use patient feedback route. | Give dates, names if known, and what outcome you want. | Use calm, specific wording so the issue can be investigated. |
Test results route
If results show you need more tests or treatment, the practice says it will contact you. Once reviewed, use NHS account, online form, phone or visit.
official test results pageManaging health online
The practice says askmyGP can be used for appointments, sick notes, test results and admin requests. NHS account or Patient Access can handle other online tasks.
official online services pageComplaints and feedback
For a complaint, the practice says to call the Practice Manager or write to the surgery.
official complaints pageBeech Hill Medical Practice services and patient support
The official services page lists appointments, prescriptions, clinics, managing health online, referrals, non-NHS services, carers, social prescribing, mental health support and vaccination information. CQC also records regulated services including diagnostic and screening procedures, maternity and midwifery services, family planning, surgical procedures and treatment of disease, disorder or injury.
GP, nurse and HCA appointments
Use option 1 for doctor appointments and option 2 for nurse or blood test appointments. Reception will route based on need.
Medication and pharmacy
Repeat prescriptions, medication reviews, nominated pharmacy changes and local pharmacist advice are key medicine routes.
Admin and referrals
Admin requests can include sick notes, results, referral questions and contact-detail updates.
Social prescribing and carers
The services list includes social prescribing and carers support for non-medical issues affecting health and wellbeing.
Clinics and vaccinations
The practice lists clinics plus Covid-19 and flu vaccination information. Eligibility and timing can change by season.
Non-NHS fees
Private sick notes, insurance forms, holiday cancellation forms, medical reports and some letters may be non-NHS services. Ask reception before requesting chargeable work.
Beech Hill Medical Practice doctors, nurses and staff
The official team page lists GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, a healthcare assistant, practice management, reception/admin staff and attached staff. A public staff list is not a live appointment rota, so always confirm clinician availability through the appointment route.
| Team area | Officially listed examples | What users should check |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors | Dr Malgorzata Misterek, Dr Coral Davies, Doctor Wala Elsafi, Dr Andrew Wilkinson, Dr Gemma Brierley, Dr Liliya Urkel, Dr Lauren Fairclough, Dr Pauline Pratumsuwan, Dr Remi Etti. | Mention any preferred clinician, but accept that the practice may route you to another suitable professional. |
| Nurse practitioner | Mrs Diane Barton, Advanced Nurse Practitioner. | Some urgent/routine problems may be suitable for ANP care, not only a GP. |
| Practice nurses / HCA | Mrs Nayshia Whittle, Mrs Jennifer Hornby, Ms Sandra Myers, Mrs Pam Myers. | Use nurse reception option 2 for nurse or blood-test routes. |
| Attached staff | Community midwives, community nurses, health visitors, physiotherapist, phlebotomist, counsellors, community link worker. | Ask reception whether your need is better handled by attached staff or another service. |
Doctor availability warning: do not assume a named GP is available on a specific date. Use the askmyGP/phone route and say if you prefer a particular doctor, nurse or health professional.
NHS 111, Leigh Walk-In Centre, Wigan GP Alliance and 999
If Beech Hill Medical Practice is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. The official appointment/contact pages also list Leigh Walk-In Centre for minor injuries and illnesses, plus Wigan GP Alliance evening/weekend GP hub appointments.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms, chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, major injury or immediate mental health danger.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 when the surgery is closed and you need medical help that cannot wait, but it is not a 999 emergency.
Leigh Walk-In Centre
The practice lists Leigh Walk-In Centre at Leigh Infirmary, open 7am–9pm, 365 days a year, for minor injuries and illnesses. Phone listed: 01942 264000.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone is seriously ill, injured, breathless, confused, collapsed, bleeding heavily, having chest pain or showing stroke symptoms.
Beech Hill Medical Practice map: Gidlow Lane, Wigan WN6 7PD
Use the current practice contact address for travel: 278a Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PD. The contact page lists access by local bus route or train, plus car parking, cycle parking, disabled parking, disabled WC, wheelchair access, induction loop, step-free access, sign language interpreter service and interpreter service.
Parking
The official contact page lists car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking. No official parking fee was verified, so check locally if parking cost matters.
Accessibility
Disabled WC, wheelchair access, step-free access and induction loop are listed. Mention access needs when booking.
Interpreter support
The official page lists sign language interpreter and Language Line interpreter support. Tell the practice at booking if you need this.
Common Beech Hill Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Using old phone details
Use 01942 368398 from the current practice pages for patient action, not only older directory/CQC phone listings.
Missing the urgent form window
Urgent askmyGP requests are listed 7:30am–10am Monday to Friday.
Calling prescriptions by phone
The prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not taken over the phone.
Not using option 2
Use nurse reception option 2 for nurse or blood test appointments and test results.
Assuming no result means normal
Check results after review using NHS account, online form or nurse reception between 2pm and 3:30pm.
Writing “need doctor” only
Give symptoms, duration, severity, medication, preferred contact method and access needs.
Using askmyGP for emergencies
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms and NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed.
Not cancelling
Reply CANCEL to your reminder text, phone, visit or email GP-P92010@nhs.net so another patient can use the slot.
Relying on old website domains
Use the official beechhillmedical.nhs.uk pages linked below for current patient actions.
Related MedicalGroupUK GP guides
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Online triage comparison
If you want to compare another GP practice using online triage and phone routing, read the Handsworth Medical Practice access guide.
Same-day request example
For another NHS GP guide focused on same-day requests, parking and access notes, use the Woodlands Medical Practice NHS GP guide.
Practice-site checking example
For a guide showing how to check the right practice site before travelling, see the Park Medical Practice appointment guide.
Official Beech Hill Medical Practice links
Use these official sources after reading the practical guidance above. For patient actions, use the beechhillmedical.nhs.uk official pages and NHS/CQC profiles, not outdated directory pages.
Practice website
Official NHS practice website with patient services, appointments, prescriptions and contact links.
Official practice websiteAppointments
askmyGP urgent/routine request windows, phone route, cancellation, extended access and home visit rules.
Official appointment pageContact and access
Current phone number, address, opening hours, accessibility, interpreter and parking details.
Official contact pageRepeat prescriptions
NHS App/NHS account, Patient Access, paper/email/post routes, no phone repeats and 3-working-day timing.
Official prescription pageTest results
NHS account, online form, phone/visit timing and nurse reception option 2 details.
Official test results pageNHS profile
NHS GP profile, address, registration status and service information.
Official NHS profileTeam page
Official doctors, nurse practitioner, nurses, healthcare assistant, practice staff and attached staff list.
Official team pageCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, regulated services and provider details.
Official CQC profileNHS 111
Urgent non-emergency medical advice when the practice is closed or you are unsure what to do.
Official NHS 111 onlinePeople also search: Beechill Medical Practice Wigan appointments, phone, prescriptions and registration
Beechill Medical Practice Wigan appointments
The useful route is askmyGP for urgent/routine requests or phone 01942 368398. The exact form window depends on urgent versus routine need.
Beech Hill Medical Practice phone number
The current practice contact page lists 01942 368398. Option 1 is reception; option 2 is nurse reception.
Beech Hill Medical Practice opening hours
The current official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, with weekends closed.
Beech Hill Medical Practice askmyGP
Urgent requests are listed 7:30am–10am, while routine requests are listed 7:30am–6:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Beech Hill Medical Practice prescriptions
Use NHS App/NHS account, Patient Access, paper/email/post or in-person routes. Repeat prescriptions are not accepted by phone.
Beech Hill Medical Practice test results
After doctor review, use NHS account, online test-result form, or contact nurse reception between 2pm and 3:30pm.
Beech Hill Medical Practice new patients
NHS profile says accepting new patients, but check the catchment area before completing registration.
Beech Hill Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists the Wigan practice with an overall Good rating. Use CQC for quality history, not live appointment availability.
Beech Hill Medical Practice parking
The official contact page lists car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking, but no official parking fee was verified.
Deep dive into Beech Hill GP access
Deep dive into appointment access
Beech Hill’s practical appointment issue is timing: urgent askmyGP requests have a morning window, while routine requests run through the day. Choose correctly before sending.
Deep dive into phone options
The number is not enough. Option 1 and option 2 matter because doctor appointments, nurse/blood tests and results use different reception routes.
Deep dive into prescriptions
The safest repeat prescription route is digital or written. Phone repeats are not accepted, and collection usually takes 3 working days.
Deep dive into Wigan urgent care
Leigh Walk-In Centre, Wigan GP Alliance, NHS 111 and 999 each solve different problems. Do not wait for a routine GP reply if symptoms are urgent or dangerous.
Deep dive into accessibility
The practice lists interpreter services, sign language support, step-free access, disabled parking and induction loop. Mention needs early when booking.
Deep dive into old public data
Some older listings show different phone/address formatting. For patient action, use the current official practice pages linked in this guide.
Beechill Medical Practice Wigan FAQ
Many people search “Beechill Medical Practice,” but the official NHS practice name is Beech Hill Medical Practice.
The current official practice contact page lists 278a Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, Wigan, Lancashire, WN6 7PD. NHS and CQC may show 278 Gidlow Lane, so verify the official practice contact page before travelling.
The current practice contact page lists 01942 368398. Select option 1 for reception/doctor appointments and option 2 for nurse reception, blood test appointments and test results.
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Use the appointment request form Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 10am, phone 01942 368398, or visit reception during opening hours. The practice says it will respond within one working day.
For a routine appointment in the next 4 weeks, use the appointment request form Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 6:30pm, call 01942 368398, or visit reception during opening hours.
No. The official prescription page says Beech Hill Medical Practice does not take repeat prescription requests over the phone. Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, paper, email, post or in-person routes.
The official prescription page says you can usually collect your prescription from the pharmacy 3 working days after ordering.
Once a doctor has reviewed your results, you can view them in your NHS account, use the online test-result request form, or phone/visit between 2pm and 3:30pm. Use nurse reception on 01942 368398 option 2.
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. It is not the official Beech Hill Medical Practice, NHS or CQC website. Always verify live details through official sources.
Final patient summary
Official name: Beech Hill Medical Practice. Address: 278a Gidlow Lane, Beech Hill, Wigan, WN6 7PD. Phone: 01942 368398. Opening: Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm.
Safe route reminder
Use askmyGP, phone or reception for practice help. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed. Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms.