Bearsted GP Access, Out-of-Hours Rules & Dispensary Details
Use this Bearsted Medical Practice guide to quickly check the phone number, address, appointment routes, out-of-hours instructions, dispensary hours, registration status, map, parking/access notes and the official links that matter.
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Bearsted Medical Practice key details
Most important Bearsted-specific point: the practice says it is responsible for patient care from 8am to 6:30pm weekdays, but between 6pm and 6:30pm telephone calls are taken by IC24 and passed to the surgery if needed.
Bearsted Medical Practice appointments: best route by need
| Need | Best first route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Routine GP appointment | Use the practice appointment page or phone 01622 737326. | One issue, symptoms, duration, medication, availability and best callback number. |
| Practice nurse / HCA appointment | Practice appointment information says nurses and healthcare assistants can be pre-booked. | Reason for appointment: smear, blood pressure, blood test, review, injection or other nurse-led need. |
| Repeat prescription | Use online triage admin section or repeat prescription route. | Medicine name, dose, nominated pharmacy and how many days remain. |
| Urgent non-emergency help | Contact the surgery in hours; use NHS 111 when closed or unsure where to go. | Say why it cannot wait, red flags, age, vulnerability and current medication. |
| Emergency symptoms | Call 999. | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, heavy bleeding or serious injury. |
Short request script for Bearsted reception or online request
Bearsted Medical Practice out-of-hours: IC24, NHS 111 and 999
8am–6:30pm weekdays
The practice contact page says the practice is responsible for patient care during this weekday window.
6pm–6:30pm
Calls are taken by Integrated Care 24 on 0300 5555252 and passed to the surgery if needed.
After 6:30pm
From 6:30pm until 8am, weekends and outside surgery responsibility, use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.
999 rule: use 999 for medical emergencies only: chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, heavy bleeding or life-threatening mental health crisis.
When to use NHS 111 for Bearsted patients
This video is relevant because Bearsted Medical Practice directly points patients to NHS 111 when the surgery is closed or when urgent care is needed but it is not a 999 emergency.
Video note: this is general NHS 111 guidance, not Bearsted-specific appointment advice. Always use the official practice page for Bearsted phone, opening and appointment instructions.
Bearsted Medical Practice dispensary: who it helps and opening hours
Practice-specific detail: Bearsted says it dispenses to patients who live more than 1 mile from a pharmacy. This is not the same as every patient automatically collecting medicine from the surgery.
| Day | Dispensary hours shown | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 | Request repeats early, especially before bank holidays. |
| Tuesday | 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 | Do not leave regular medicine until the same day. |
| Wednesday | 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 | Check if your nominated pharmacy or dispensary route applies. |
| Thursday | 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 | Allow extra time if you need advice, not just collection. |
| Friday | 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30 | Order before the weekend; the practice asks patients to allow 3 working days for repeat prescription requests. |
Bearsted help finder: GP, nurse, dispensary, NHS 111 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
Bearsted Medical Practice map: Yeoman Lane, Maidstone ME14 4DS
Use the exact postcode
Use ME14 4DS for maps. The practice is listed at Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone.
Local travel tip
Bearsted is a village east of Maidstone with a rail station nearby, but allow time for walking, parking or local traffic around appointment times.
Access needs
If you need mobility, hearing, language or carer support, mention it when booking rather than waiting until arrival.
Registering with Bearsted Medical Practice
NHS registration status
The NHS profile shows Bearsted Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients.
Boundary check matters
The practice registration page says you need to live within the boundary area. Check your postcode before applying.
Registration tip: Bearsted’s new patient page advises registering with a doctor as soon as you move into the area, not waiting until you need medical help.
Common Bearsted Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Calling 111 for routine GP admin
Use the practice route for routine appointments, prescriptions, results and admin requests.
Leaving repeats too late
The practice says to allow 3 working days for repeat prescription requests.
Assuming dispensary applies
Bearsted says it dispenses to patients living more than 1 mile from a pharmacy.
Using vague appointment wording
Say the issue, duration, severity, medication and what you need next.
Using GP phone for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Do not wait for a practice callback.
Not checking boundary
Accepting new patients still usually means you must live inside the practice area.
Official Bearsted Medical Practice links
Practice website
Use for current practice notices, services, contact routes and online services.
Open Practice WebsiteContact page
Phone number, out-of-hours rules, IC24, NHS 111 and 999 instructions.
Open Contact PageRepeat prescriptions
Repeat prescription and dispensary guidance from the practice.
Open PrescriptionsBearsted Medical Practice FAQ
Bearsted Medical Practice is at The Surgery, Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4DS.
The official practice, NHS and CQC pages list the telephone number as 01622 737326.
The practice contact page says it is responsible for patient care from 8am to 6:30pm on weekdays.
The practice says telephone calls between 6pm and 6:30pm are taken by Integrated Care 24 on 0300 5555252 and passed to the surgery if necessary.
Use NHS 111 from 6:30pm until 8am, at weekends, or when the surgery is closed and you need urgent non-emergency help.
The NHS profile shows Bearsted Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients, but the practice registration page says you need to live within the practice boundary.
CQC lists Bearsted Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
Yes, the practice has dispensary information. It says it dispenses to patients who live further than 1 mile from a pharmacy.
The dispensary page lists Monday to Friday 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:30.
The repeat prescription page asks patients to allow 3 working days for repeat prescription requests.
The practice has online services information and says patients can use NHS App services, including from a smartphone, desktop or laptop browser.
Call 999 for medical emergencies, including chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, heavy bleeding or life-threatening symptoms.
Before you rely on this page
MedicalGroupUK.org is independent. It is not part of Bearsted Medical Practice, NHS England or CQC. Always verify current appointment, phone, registration, dispensary and urgent-care details through official sources.
Bearsted key details
Address: Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4DS. Phone: 01622 737326. IC24: 0300 5555252 from 6pm–6:30pm. After 6:30pm: NHS 111. CQC: Good.
Safe-use reminder: use Bearsted Medical Practice for routine GP, nurse, prescription and admin requests; NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the practice is closed; and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.