Buxton Medical Practice Appointments & Hours
Buxton Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at 2 Temple Road in Buxton. This guide gives the verified address, reception phone number, weekday opening hours, appointment routes, prescriptions, registration, test results, access details, CQC context and urgent-care options.
It is written for patients who want to know what to do next before phoning reception, opening an official form, requesting medication or travelling to the surgery.
Buxton Medical Practice Address and Contact Details
Use the full Temple Road address when checking directions, because Buxton has more than one GP surgery and nearby healthcare site.
Practice address
Buxton Medical Practice
2 Temple Road
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 9BZ
Reception and out-of-hours
Reception: 01298 24105
Out of hours: NHS 111 online or call 111.
Do not use online forms for emergencies or symptoms that need immediate help.
Buxton Medical Practice Opening Hours
The practice lists weekday opening from 8am to 6:30pm. The opening-times page also says phone lines are open from 8am to 6:30pm each day, Monday to Friday.
| Day | Listed opening hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Use the practice phone or official online routes during opening times. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | The practice says its evening extended-access session is every Tuesday. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Routine and admin requests should use the relevant practice route. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Check the official website before travelling around public holidays or temporary notices. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Plan prescription and admin requests before the weekend. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when appropriate. |
| Sunday | Closed | Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. |
Which Buxton Medical Practice Route Should You Use?
Start with the task. The best route is different for urgent same-day help, routine appointments, repeat prescriptions, test results, registration and home visits.
How to Request an Appointment
Buxton Medical Practice says GP appointments are usually 10 to 15 minutes and the doctor normally has time to address one issue. If you have more than one issue, ask for another appointment or a double appointment.
Decide whether it is urgent
If the issue is a medical or mental-health emergency, call 999. If you need help now and it is not a 999 emergency, use NHS 111.
Use the correct practice route
For an urgent appointment today, phone 01298 24105 during opening times. For routine appointments, phone reception or attend in person.
Prepare one clear problem
Write down the main issue, when it started, current medicines, allergies, what has changed and the best callback number.
Use online forms for non-urgent questions
For a non-urgent medical question, use the official doctor or nurse question form. The practice says it will respond within 2 working days during opening times.
Cancel early if you cannot attend
Cancel by using the official cancellation form, replying “cancel” to your text reminder, or phoning reception. The practice says patients more than 10 minutes late may need to rebook.
Repeat Prescriptions and Medicine Questions
Buxton Medical Practice lists several repeat-prescription routes. The best option depends on whether you already use NHS App, Patient Access, the Medicine Order Line, or need a written request route.
NHS App / NHS account
Use your NHS account through the NHS website or NHS App to request repeat medication and choose a nominated pharmacy.
Medicine Order Line
The practice lists the Medicine Order Line phone number as 01246 942 751 and also links to the MOL online callback system.
Written request
If you cannot use apps or the Medicine Order Line, the practice says it will still accept written requests posted to the practice or dropped in the staff letterbox.
Register with Buxton Medical Practice
The official registration page asks patients to check whether they are in the practice catchment area before filling out a registration form.
Check the catchment area
Open the official registration page and use the postcode checker. If the browser checker does not work, use the NHS “GPs you can register with” tool linked from the practice page.
Use NHS Register with a GP
The practice links to the NHS Register with a GP: Buxton Medical Practice service.
Have your NHS number if you know it
The practice says it is helpful to have your NHS number when registering and links to NHS guidance for finding it.
Wait for the practice process
After submitting registration, watch for confirmation or follow-up from the official NHS/practice route rather than resubmitting repeatedly.
Test Results at Buxton Medical Practice
The practice says that when you take a test you should be told how long it will take for results to return. It also says it is the patient’s responsibility to check results and only make an appointment to discuss them if advised to do so.
View online
Once a doctor has reviewed results, you can view them through your NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access.
Phone window
The practice asks patients to phone 01298 24105 between 11am and 3:30pm for test-result enquiries.
Hospital tests
The practice says results requested by the hospital should be chased with the hospital because the hospital is clinically responsible for its own requests.
Disability Access and Visiting the Surgery
Buxton Medical Practice says it aims to provide access for all patients and gives specific accessibility information for the Temple Road site.
Disabled parking
The practice says there are two disabled patient parking slots at the entrance to the waiting area.
Wheelchair access
The practice describes a flat, wheelchair-friendly run-up to automatic front doors, with easy access and toilets for wheelchair-bound and disabled patients.
Hearing and sight support
The practice says it has a loop system in reception and a portable loop for consulting, and asks partially sighted patients to request assistance if needed.
CQC Rating and Inspection Context
The Care Quality Commission lists Buxton Medical Practice, also known as Dr Hartley and Partners, as a GP practice. The current CQC profile displays the overall rating as Good.
| CQC item | Public listing | How patients should use it |
|---|---|---|
| Service name | Buxton Medical Practice, also known as Dr Hartley and Partners | Confirms the regulated GP practice identity. |
| Service type | GP practice | Do not treat it as a hospital or walk-in emergency department. |
| Overall rating | Good | Use the CQC profile for the latest published rating and report links. |
| Report context | CQC published an inspection report in October 2023. | Do not describe the 2023 inspection as a new 2026 inspection. |
When Buxton Medical Practice Is Closed
Call 999 in a medical or mental-health emergency when someone is seriously ill, injured or their life is at risk.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need medical help now and it is not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over; call 111 for a child under 5.
Use Buxton Medical Practice during opening hours for routine GP requests, repeat prescriptions, registration, test-result queries, fit notes and planned appointments.
Map to Buxton Medical Practice
This map is included as a directions aid only. It points to the verified address at 2 Temple Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9BZ.
Official Links and What to Do There
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Buxton Medical Practice FAQs
Where is Buxton Medical Practice?
Buxton Medical Practice is at 2 Temple Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9BZ.
What is the Buxton Medical Practice phone number?
The official practice reception number is 01298 24105.
What are Buxton Medical Practice opening hours?
The practice lists Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
How do I request an urgent appointment?
Phone 01298 24105 during opening times. The practice says a practice nurse may first assess your symptoms by telephone so you receive clinically appropriate attention.
Can I ask a doctor or nurse a non-urgent question online?
Yes. The practice links to doctor and nurse question forms and says it will respond within 2 working days during opening times.
How long is a GP appointment at Buxton Medical Practice?
The practice says each doctor’s appointment is between 10 and 15 minutes and normally has time for one issue.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
You can use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, the Medicine Order Line, the MOL online callback system, or a written request if you cannot use the online or MOL routes.
When should I phone for test results?
The practice asks patients to phone 01298 24105 between 11am and 3:30pm for test-result enquiries.
How do I register with Buxton Medical Practice?
Check the catchment area on the official registration page, then use the NHS Register with a GP: Buxton Medical Practice service. It is helpful to have your NHS number if you know it.
What is Buxton Medical Practice’s CQC rating?
CQC currently displays Buxton Medical Practice, also known as Dr Hartley and Partners, as Overall: Good.