Lees Patient Lane
If you searched for Lees Medical Practice, the useful answer is not just the address. You need to know the safe route: phone, NHS App, online practice website, registration, prescription request, test-result question, sick note, NHS 111 or 999.
This guide uses verified NHS and CQC public details, then separates what is confirmed from what must be checked live on the official practice website or by phoning reception.
Correct Lees Medical Practice Details
Lees Medical Practice is the Oldham GP surgery listed by NHS and CQC at Athens Way, Lees. Use the postcode and practice code/name carefully because Oldham has several GP surgeries with similar local-area searches.
Address
Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP.
Phone
CQC lists 0161 652 1285.
Provider
CQC lists Lees Medical Practice as provided and run by The Jalal Practice.
What Do You Need from Lees Medical Practice Today?
Use this before calling. Because the live practice website text was not fully retrievable, this section uses verified NHS/CQC identity and general NHS GP appointment rules. Confirm local form windows and prescription rules on the official practice page or by phone.
Urgent GP help
- Phone 0161 652 1285 during surgery opening times.
- Say clearly if the problem needs help today.
- If the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 unless it is an emergency.
Routine appointment
- NHS says GP appointments may be booked by NHS App/website, practice website form, phone or reception.
- Reception may ask what you need help with.
- This helps choose GP, nurse, pharmacist or another health professional.
Repeat prescription
- Use NHS App/NHS account if available.
- Check the live practice website for local prescription rules.
- Ask a pharmacy for medicine questions and safe disposal.
Test results
- Use NHS App/GP record access where enabled.
- Phone reception if you need the GP comment or next step.
- Do not treat a lab marker as a full clinical explanation.
Register
- NHS profile says the surgery is accepting new patients.
- Check catchment and registration rules before applying.
- Prepare NHS number if known, but NHS online registration may not always require it.
Closed or unsafe?
- Closed and urgent: NHS 111.
- Life-threatening: 999.
- For a child under 5, NHS guidance says call 111 rather than using 111 online.
Phone, Address and Hours
| Need | Verified detail | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP | Use full postcode OL4 3BP in maps to avoid wrong Oldham GP listings. |
| Phone | 0161 652 1285 | Use for urgent appointment help, registration questions, local form guidance and practice-specific instructions. |
| Provider | CQC says provided and run by The Jalal Practice. | Do not confuse the provider name with a different appointment site unless the practice tells you. |
| Opening hours | Exact live opening hours were not clearly retrievable from the public practice website text during this build. | Check NHS/practice page or phone before travelling. Do not rely on third-party directory hours. |
| Out of hours | NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help; 999 for emergency. | Do not wait for routine GP contact if symptoms are severe or life-threatening. |
Lees Medical Practice Appointment Guide
NHS guidance says GP appointments may be booked through the NHS App/NHS website, a form on the GP surgery website, phone, or in person. The surgery may ask what you need help with so the right clinician can respond.
Decide emergency, urgent or routine
Emergency symptoms need 999. Urgent but not emergency can use NHS 111 when the surgery is closed or you are unsure. Routine GP matters can use surgery routes.
For same-day urgent help
Phone 0161 652 1285 as early as practical during open hours. Explain the main symptom, when it started, and why it needs help today.
For routine appointment requests
Check whether the official practice website has an online form. You may also use NHS App/NHS account if enabled, phone the practice, or attend reception when open.
Prepare one clear problem
Write the main issue, start date, medication, allergies, worsening symptoms, access needs and callback availability before calling or using an online form.
Accept the right professional
You may be helped by a GP, nurse, clinical pharmacist, physician associate, advanced practitioner or another trained health professional depending on the request.
Cancel if you cannot attend
Cancel as soon as possible so the slot can be used by another patient. Use the practice’s current cancellation route or phone reception.
Repeat Prescriptions and Medicine Questions
A live Lees-specific prescription page was not clearly retrievable, so this section avoids making unsupported rules such as “phone accepted” or “phone not accepted.” Use the official practice website or reception to confirm local prescription process.
| Route | Safe guidance | Prepare this |
|---|---|---|
| NHS App / NHS account | Use if the practice has enabled repeat prescription access for your account. | NHS login, medicine name, strength, dose and nominated pharmacy. |
| Practice website | Check the official Lees practice website for the current repeat-request form or local rules. | Use only official NHS/practice pages before entering personal information. |
| Phone | Do not assume repeat prescriptions can be ordered by phone; local GP rules vary. | Phone reception only to ask what the current safe process is. |
| Pharmacy | Ask your nominated pharmacy about medicine supply, repeats, old medicine disposal and Pharmacy First where suitable. | Medication name, dosage and collection pharmacy. |
| Urgent medicine issue | If you are running out, explain exactly how many doses are left and whether missing medicine is unsafe. | Call practice/pharmacy early; use NHS 111 when closed and urgent. |
Test Results: How to Ask Safely
NHS App route
Use NHS App or GP record access where enabled to view results and GP record information.
Phone route
Phone reception if you need to know whether a result has been reviewed and whether the GP has left a message or action.
Privacy
Results are sensitive medical information. Use official routes and do not ask another person to collect details without permission.
Sick / Fit Notes
| Situation | Safe route | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Off sick 7 days or less | Usually self-certification is used. | Ask employer for their self-certification process. |
| More than 7 days | Use the practice’s current fit-note request route or phone reception. | Prepare illness dates, employer requirement and whether you have hospital letters. |
| Hospital treatment | If hospital is treating the condition, ask the hospital team whether they should issue the note. | Do not wait until the last day if paperwork is needed. |
| Private note or report | Non-NHS paperwork may involve a private fee. | Ask the practice before requesting paid paperwork. |
Register with Lees Medical Practice
The NHS profile says Lees Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Always check the live NHS/practice registration route and catchment rules before applying.
NHS status
NHS profile says this surgery is currently accepting new patients.
Catchment check
Check whether your address is inside the practice area before submitting registration details.
NHS number
Having your NHS number is helpful, but NHS guidance says GP registration can often proceed even if you do not know it.
Forms
Use the NHS profile or official practice website to find the latest online or paper registration process.
Need help?
Phone 0161 652 1285 if you cannot use online registration or are unsure about boundaries.
Privacy
Submit personal details only through NHS or official practice routes.
NHS App, Online Services and Records
NHS guidance says patients can use online routes for GP appointments where available. Access depends on how the surgery has enabled online services for your account.
NHS App
Use NHS App/NHS account for supported GP services such as repeat prescriptions, appointments, records and NHS number access where enabled.
Practice website form
If the official Lees website has an online form, use it for non-emergency requests only and follow the live form instructions.
Medical records
Use official NHS/practice routes for record access. Do not send health-record details through unofficial contact forms.
Team and Provider Context
CQC lists Lees Medical Practice as run by The Jalal Practice. Public NHS Jobs material describes the Lees surgery as providing primary care services and mentions GP partners supported by nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, a Physician Associate and advanced care practitioners.
Provider
CQC: provided and run by The Jalal Practice.
Clinical team
Official recruitment context mentions GP partners, nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists, Physician Associate and advanced care practitioners.
Why reception asks questions
Good routing helps the practice decide whether GP, nurse, pharmacist or another professional is most suitable.
Access, Parking and Facilities
The accessible public text did not provide a complete official facilities table from the NHS profile. NHS Jobs context says the Lees site is modern, purpose-built, has a pharmacy adjacent and free parking facilities on site. Confirm current accessibility details before travelling.
Parking
Official recruitment context mentions free parking facilities on site at Lees Medical Practice.
Nearby pharmacy
Official recruitment context says there is a pharmacy adjacent at Lees Medical Practice.
Access needs
Phone the practice before attending if you need wheelchair access, interpreter support, communication help or appointment adjustments.
CQC Rating: Good Overall, Responsive Requires Improvement
Overall rating
CQC currently lists Lees Medical Practice as Overall: Good.
Core ratings
CQC lists Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led as Good, and Responsive as Requires improvement.
Latest assessment
CQC profile shows latest assessment 10 June 2025 and report published 15 September 2025.
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Copy-and-Use Scripts
Urgent appointment call
Hello, I’m registered with Lees Medical Practice. My main problem is ______. It started ______. It is worse today because ______. I take ______. My best callback number is ______.Routine request wording
I need routine help with ______. It started ______. I have tried ______. I am not having emergency symptoms. I can be contacted at ______.Prescription query
Medicine name: ______. Strength/dose: ______. Nominated pharmacy: ______. I have ______ days left. Please advise the correct repeat-prescription route.Registration query
I want to register with Lees Medical Practice. My postcode is ______. I need help with the correct online/paper registration route and catchment check.Map: Lees Medical Practice Oldham
Use this map for Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP. Verify opening details before travelling.
Official Resources
Use these after reading the relevant section above. This guide explains the detail first; the official link is for action or verification.
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Lees Medical Practice FAQs
Where is Lees Medical Practice?
Lees Medical Practice is at Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP.
What is Lees Medical Practice’s phone number?
CQC lists the phone number as 0161 652 1285.
Is Lees Medical Practice accepting new patients?
The NHS profile says Lees Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Check the live NHS/practice registration route before applying.
Who runs Lees Medical Practice?
CQC lists Lees Medical Practice as provided and run by The Jalal Practice.
What are Lees Medical Practice opening hours?
Exact current opening hours were not clearly retrievable from the accessible public practice website text during this build. Verify on the live NHS/practice page or phone 0161 652 1285 before travelling.
How do I request an appointment?
NHS guidance says GP appointments may be requested through the NHS App/NHS website, a form on the surgery website, by phone, or by going to reception. For Lees, phone 0161 652 1285 or check the official practice website for the current online route.
What should I do for urgent same-day help?
Phone the surgery on 0161 652 1285 during opening times. If the surgery is closed and the problem is urgent but not life-threatening, use NHS 111. Call 999 for emergency symptoms.
Can reception ask why I need an appointment?
Yes. NHS guidance says GP surgeries may ask what you need help with so they can decide how soon you need to be seen and choose the most suitable health professional.
Can appointments be phone, online or face-to-face?
NHS guidance says GP appointments may be face-to-face, over the phone or online, depending on the surgery and the situation.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use the NHS App/NHS account where enabled, or check the current official Lees practice website for local prescription rules. Do not assume phone ordering is accepted unless the practice confirms it.
How do I ask about medicines?
Ask your nominated pharmacy for medicine questions and safe disposal. Contact the practice if the question is specific to your GP record or repeat prescription process.
How do I get test results?
Use NHS App/GP record access where enabled, or phone the practice if you need to know whether the GP has reviewed the result and what action is needed.
Do I need a sick note for 7 days or less?
Usually self-certification is used for 7 days or less. Ask your employer for the correct self-certification process.
How do I request a fit note for more than 7 days?
Use the current practice fit-note route if available, or phone 0161 652 1285 for guidance. Prepare illness dates and any hospital letters.
Does Lees Medical Practice have parking?
Official NHS Jobs context says the Lees site has free parking facilities on site. Confirm current access arrangements before travelling.
Is there a pharmacy near Lees Medical Practice?
Official NHS Jobs context says there is a pharmacy adjacent at Lees Medical Practice.
What is Lees Medical Practice’s CQC rating?
CQC currently lists Lees Medical Practice as Overall: Good. Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led are Good, while Responsive is Requires improvement.
When was the latest CQC assessment?
CQC profile shows latest assessment 10 June 2025 and report published 15 September 2025.
Is this the official Lees Medical Practice website?
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. Use NHS, CQC and the official practice website for live forms, current opening details and regulated information.