Danestone Appointment Route Hub
If you are trying to contact Danestone Medical Practice, the key is knowing which route fits your task: eConsult, routine phone windows, urgent doctor call-back, Patient Access, test results, fit notes, NHS Near Me, registration, or NHS 111.
This guide brings the useful public details from the official practice pages into one scan-friendly page, so the official links become action buttons rather than a replacement for the information.
About Danestone Medical Practice
Danestone Medical Practice is an Aberdeen NHS GP practice. The official site is built around patient routes: appointments, prescriptions, test results, sick/fit notes, registration, online services, NHS Near Me video appointments and help/support pages.
Official name
Danestone Medical Practice LLP.
Location
Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP.
Main contact
Phone 01224 822866 for practice contact during opening hours.
What Do You Need from Danestone Medical Practice Today?
Start with your task. Danestone has different routes for routine appointments, urgent same-day concerns, prescriptions, fit notes, results and video appointments.
Routine GP appointment
- Call between 8:00am-11:00am or 2:00pm-5:00pm.
- Use eConsult where suitable.
- Some appointments can be pre-booked if you need to plan ahead.
Urgent same-day problem
- Danestone uses a Doctor call-back system.
- Phone early, ideally 8:00am-11:00am.
- Reception asks for a brief problem description.
Repeat prescription
- Use Patient Access or order form route.
- No repeat prescription requests by phone or email.
- Allow two full working days for processing.
Test results
- Phone for results one week after samples unless told otherwise.
- Call between 2:00pm-5:00pm.
- Reception cannot comment clinically on results.
Sick/Fit note
- More than 7 days: request a fit note.
- 7 days or less: usually self-certify.
- Do not request emergency appointments for fit notes.
NHS Near Me
- Only use it when you have a booked video appointment.
- Make a test call before the appointment if needed.
- You may wait in an online waiting area.
Contact, Opening Hours and Access Basics
| Item | Official detail | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| Address | Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP | Use full address in maps to avoid confusing Danestone with other Aberdeen GP pages. |
| Phone | 01224 822866 | Main reception/contact number. |
| Opening hours | Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday closed. | Use NHS 111 when closed for urgent non-emergency care. |
| NHS inform helpline | 0800 22 44 88, Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. | For general health or local NHS service questions when you are well. |
| Emergency route | 999 for serious or life-threatening emergencies. | Do not wait for GP call-back in emergency symptoms. |
Danestone Appointment Rules: Routine, Urgent and Pre-Booked
The practice asks what you need help with and uses that information to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional. Staff are bound by confidentiality rules.
Use the secure online appointment request form
The official appointments page lists eConsult as an online request route. Use one clear issue, symptom timing, medication, and callback availability.
Phone during the routine windows
For routine appointments, routine medical queries or admin queries, phone between 8:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Visit reception during opening hours if needed
The practice also lists visiting the surgery and speaking with a receptionist during opening hours as an appointment request route.
Use pre-booking only when needed
A number of appointments can be pre-booked for patients who need to plan their appointment time in advance.
Cancel early if you cannot attend
If you are unable to keep an appointment, tell the practice as soon as possible. Late arrival may mean being asked to re-book.
Urgent Same-Day Help: Doctor Call-Back
How it works
Danestone operates a “Doctor call back” system for patients who feel they need to be seen urgently on the same day.
Best time to phone
Where possible, phone between 8:00am and 11:00am because doctors then have surgeries and house calls to make later.
What reception asks
Reception will ask for a brief description of the problem to help direct you to the right clinical route.
eConsult: Online Advice and Treatment Route
The homepage says patients can fill out a simple online form to get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day. The eConsult page states eConsults are available Monday to Friday 7:00am-7:00pm but may close earlier if practice capacity is reached.
Best for
Non-emergency medical or admin requests where an online form is suitable and you can wait for practice review.
Capacity warning
eConsult may close earlier if daily capacity is reached. If urgent, call the practice; outside hours, call 111.
Do not use for
Life-threatening symptoms or serious emergencies. Use 999 or A&E for emergencies.
Extended Hours Telephone Appointments
The official appointments page says the practice runs an Extended Hours Clinic. These are telephone GP appointments offered between 7:30am-8:30am and 5:30pm-6:30pm on differing days each week depending on GP availability.
Who they are for
Patients who are unable to attend appointments during normal consulting hours.
How to book
Book through the reception team. Availability is limited, so the practice asks patients who can attend normal hours not to request these slots.
NHS Near Me Video Appointments
Danestone offers NHS Near Me video appointments powered by Attend Anywhere. Use this only if you have a booked video appointment with the practice and your clinician or booking staff has advised that video is suitable.
Booked only
You must have a booked video appointment before entering the waiting area.
Test call
You can make a test call to check device, connection, speaker and camera. A test call does not make a live call.
Waiting area
You may wait in an online waiting area for up to 10 minutes before the consultation starts.
Repeat Prescriptions: How to Order and When to Collect
Danestone does not accept repeat prescription requests by phone or email. Plan ahead around weekends and bank holidays.
| Route | Official detail | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Access | Your account shows repeat medicine and dosage so you can order the medicines you need. | Patient Access login. Contact reception to sign up if needed. |
| In person / request form | Use the completed tear-off order sheet from your last prescription or the online repeat prescription request form. | Medicine names, strengths and nominated pharmacy. |
| Phone or email | Not accepted for repeat prescription requests. | Use Patient Access, order sheet or online form instead. |
| Processing time | Allow two full working days for prescriptions to be processed. | Remember weekends and public holidays do not count as working days. |
| Collection | You can usually collect from your nominated local pharmacy 3-5 working days after ordering. | Check your nominated pharmacy before ordering. |
| Medication reviews | Patients on repeat medication are asked to see a clinician for regular reviews. | Book when asked to avoid delays to future prescriptions. |
Local Pharmacies Listed by Danestone Medical Practice
The practice itself says it does not dispense medicines, but local pharmacies do. Check live pharmacy hours before travelling.
| Area | Pharmacy | Address / phone listed |
|---|---|---|
| Balmedie | Balmedie Pharmacy | 3 Birch Way, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire AB23 8SJ — 01358 741226 |
| Bridge of Don | Asda Pharmacy | Jesmond Drive, Middleton Park, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8WQ — 01224 227110 |
| Scotstown | Boots Pharmacy | 27 Scotstown Road, Aberdeen AB22 8HH — 01224 705440 |
| Braehead | Braehead Pharmacy | Braehead Way, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen AB22 8RR — 01224 702170 |
| Danestone | Tesco Pharmacy | Laurel Drive, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8HB — 01224 904857 |
| Dyce | Asda Pharmacy | Unit 1-2 Dyce Shopping Centre, Aberdeen AB21 7LW — 01224 770826 |
| Newmachar | Newmachar Pharmacy | 17 Oldmeldrum Road, Aberdeen AB21 0PJ — 01651 869487 |
Test Results: When to Phone and What Reception Can Say
Phone after one week
Phone one week after samples have been taken unless advised otherwise.
Phone window
Call between 2:00pm and 5:00pm for results.
Smear results
Smear test results can take up to 16 weeks and are sent by letter from the health board.
Confidentiality
Results are normally released only to the adult patient unless prior permission or capacity issues apply.
Sick/Fit Notes: 7-Day Rule and Private Certificates
| Situation | Danestone guidance | Action |
|---|---|---|
| More than 7 days off sick | Request a sick note using the request form, by phone or by visiting during surgery hours. | Use official sick/fit note route. |
| 4-7 days off sick | You can self-certify using an SC2 form from your employer or HMRC. | Contact the surgery to assess fitness to work if unwell more than four days. |
| 7 days or less | Employer should not ask for medical evidence; self-certification is normally used. | Do not request emergency appointments for a fit note. |
| Backdated / future dated | Sick notes can be backdated when due, but cannot be future dated. | Request when appropriate, not before due date. |
| Private certificate / extra letter | If employer requires further information, a doctor may issue a letter and a charge may apply. | Check with reception desk. |
| School children | GPs do not provide sick notes for school children. | School/centre statements usually support absence or exam consideration. |
Registering with Danestone Medical Practice
The official registration page says that, from 16/04/2026, Danestone Medical Practice is temporarily pausing new patient registrations because of daily registration volume. For now, the practice is only able to register new babies of patients already registered at the practice and temporary residents.
New registrations paused
Do not prepare a full new-patient application before checking the live registration page.
Exceptions listed
New babies of existing registered patients and temporary residents are still listed as registration routes.
What to do instead
The page directs users to Aberdeen City Health & Social Care Partnership information for other potential practices in the area.
Doctors Listed by Danestone Medical Practice
The official doctors page lists the GP team and roles. Use the live official page for the most current staff information.
| Doctor | Role / sessions listed | Official page notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Damian McGrory | GP Partner, 8 sessions | Interests include dementia, men’s health and medical education. |
| Dr Rhona McKeown | GP Partner, 5 sessions | Involved in student training; qualified to fit coils and contraceptive implants. |
| Dr Kevin Cormack | GP Partner, 6 sessions | Particular interest in children’s medicine. |
| Dr Julie Cooper | GP Partner, 4 sessions | Interested in all aspects of patient care. |
| Dr Christine Paterson | GP Associate, 3 sessions | Interests include teenage health, gynaecology and paediatrics; qualified for coils and implants. |
| Dr Theresa Marwick | GP Associate, 4 sessions | Also teaches medical students and facilitates groups for new GPs in training. |
| Dr Dennis Lee | GP Associate, 8 sessions | Interests include chronic disease management and dermatology. |
| Dr Uma Abelega | GP Associate, 5 sessions | Developing interests in female health, dermatology and minor surgery. |
| Dr Marianne Ross | GP Associate, 3 sessions | Developing a specialist interest in diabetes. |
| Dr Grace Okoko | GP Associate, 3 sessions | Interest in complex medicine. |
Parking, Accessibility and Interpreter Support
Parking
The official contact page lists car parking and disabled parking.
Accessibility
Listed facilities include disabled WC, step-free access, wheelchair access and induction loop.
Communication support
The contact page lists Braille translation, signing service, BSL video relay through contactSCOTLAND, and interpreter requests at booking.
Common Danestone Patient Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why it delays you | Better action |
|---|---|---|
| Calling outside routine windows for routine/admin queries | The practice says outwith these times patients may get an alternative emergency number on the answer message. | Use 8:00am-11:00am or 2:00pm-5:00pm for routine appointment/admin calls. |
| Using phone/email for repeat prescriptions | Danestone does not accept repeat prescription requests by phone or email. | Use Patient Access, order sheet or online request form. |
| Phoning too early for results | Doctors need time to review incoming results. | Phone between 2:00pm-5:00pm one week after samples unless told otherwise. |
| Using NHS Near Me without appointment | NHS Near Me is for booked video appointments only. | Only enter the video waiting room if the practice has booked it for you. |
| Trying to register without checking live status | New registrations are temporarily paused except listed exceptions. | Check the registration page before preparing forms. |
| Using GP route for emergency symptoms | GP callbacks are not emergency care. | Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms and 111 for urgent non-emergency triage. |
Danestone Route Planner
Choose your task and get a practical next step. This runs in your browser only and does not send information anywhere.
Select your task above.
Copy-and-Use Scripts
Routine appointment call
Hello, I am registered with Danestone Medical Practice. I need a routine appointment or advice about ______. It started ______. I can attend or take a call at ______. Should this be GP, nurse, pharmacist, eConsult or another route?Urgent call-back request
Hello, I think I need urgent same-day help. My problem is ______. It started ______. It is getting worse because ______. I take ______. My best callback number is ______.Prescription query
Medicine name: ______. Dose: ______. I requested it on ______. My nominated pharmacy is ______. I have ______ days left. Is a medication review needed?Test result query
I had a ______ test on ______. It has been about a week / I was told to call today. Has my own doctor reviewed the result, and do I need a follow-up appointment?Safety, Privacy and Medical Disclaimer
Map: Danestone Medical Practice Aberdeen
Use this map for Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8ZP. Check live appointment instructions before travelling.
Official Resources
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Danestone Medical Practice FAQs
What is the Danestone Medical Practice phone number?
The official practice contact number is 01224 822866.
Where is Danestone Medical Practice?
Danestone Medical Practice LLP is at Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP.
What are Danestone Medical Practice opening hours?
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
How do I book a routine appointment?
Use the secure online appointment request form, phone during the listed routine call windows, or visit the surgery and speak with reception during opening hours.
What are the routine phone windows?
For routine appointments, routine medical queries or admin queries, phone between 8:00am and 11:00am or between 2:00pm and 5:00pm.
How do urgent appointments work?
Danestone uses a Doctor call-back system. Patients who feel they need urgent same-day help are called back by the duty doctor, and reception will ask for a brief description of the problem.
When should I phone for urgent same-day help?
Where possible, phone between 8:00am and 11:00am. If an urgent problem happens later, phone and explain the urgency to reception.
Does Danestone offer extended hours?
Yes. The official appointments page says Extended Hours Clinic telephone GP appointments are offered between 7:30am-8:30am and 5:30pm-6:30pm on differing days each week depending on GP availability.
What is eConsult at Danestone?
eConsult is the online consultation route linked from the practice website. The homepage says patients can fill out a simple online form to get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day.
When is eConsult available?
The eConsult page says eConsults are available Monday to Friday 7:00am-7:00pm but may close earlier if practice capacity is reached.
Can I use NHS Near Me without a booked appointment?
No. Danestone’s NHS Near Me page says you must have a booked video appointment with the practice.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use Patient Access or submit the completed tear-off order sheet / online repeat prescription request form. The practice does not take repeat prescription requests by phone or email.
How long do repeat prescriptions take?
The official prescription page says to allow two full working days for processing, with pharmacy collection usually 3-5 working days after ordering.
Does Danestone dispense medicines?
No. The practice page says the practice itself does not dispense medicines, but local pharmacies do.
When should I phone for test results?
The official test results page says to phone between 2:00pm and 5:00pm one week after samples were taken, unless advised otherwise.
Can reception explain my test results?
No. The practice says reception staff are not qualified to comment on results.
How long do smear test results take?
The practice says smear test results can take up to 16 weeks and will be sent by letter from the health board.
How do I request a sick or fit note?
If you have been off sick for more than 7 days, fill out the sick note request form, phone, or visit the surgery during surgery hours.
Do I need a fit note for 7 days or less?
No. The official fit note page says employers should not ask for medical evidence for 7 days or less; self-certification is normally used.
Can a fit note be future dated?
No. The official page says sick notes can be backdated when due but cannot be future dated.
Is Danestone accepting new patients?
The official registration page says new patient registrations are temporarily paused from 16/04/2026, except new babies of currently registered patients and temporary residents.
Does Danestone have parking?
Yes. The official contact page lists car parking and disabled parking.
What accessibility support is listed?
The official page lists Braille translation service, disabled parking, disabled WC, induction loop, signing service, step-free access and wheelchair access.
Does Danestone support BSL users?
The official contact page says BSL users can contact the practice via the online British Sign Language interpreting video relay service.
Is this the official Danestone Medical Practice website?
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. Use the official Danestone Medical Practice website for forms, live notices and current service rules.