Heathcot GP Appointments, Opening Hours, Prescriptions & Patient Routes
Use this guide to quickly find Heathcot Medical Practice appointment routes, normal opening hours, phone number, registration steps, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, urgent-care safety guidance, map and official links.
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Heathcot Medical Practice key details
Heathcot Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7XL. The official surgery page lists the phone number as 01483 761100, with normal weekday opening from 8:00am to 6:30pm.
Address
York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7XL. Use the exact postcode so you do not confuse it with another Woking surgery or nearby medical centre.
Phone number
Call 01483 761100 for the practice. Use online/NHS App routes where appropriate to avoid unnecessary phone queues.
Opening hours
Normal opening is listed as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Weekends are listed as closed. Always check live notices before travelling.
New patients
The NHS profile shows Heathcot Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Registration can still depend on practice boundary and eligibility checks.
Appointment requests
You can request appointments using an online form, by phoning the surgery, or in person. The practice reviews requests and contacts patients during surgery hours.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure. Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening emergencies.
Current trust note: Heathcot operates with multiple surgery names on its official site, including Heathcot Medical Practice, Knaphill Surgery and Brewery Road Surgery. This article focuses on the main NHS/CQC-listed Heathcot Medical Practice site at York House Medical Centre.
What do you need from Heathcot Medical Practice today?
Use this quick route picker before calling. It helps users choose between the practice online form, NHS App, phone, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.
Choose the closest situation
This tool gives general signposting only. It is not medical diagnosis or emergency advice.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Heathcot Medical Practice
The official appointments page says you can request an appointment using an online form, by phoning the surgery, or in person. The practice says all requests are reviewed in the same way, and the team uses the information you provide to decide urgency, the best person to help and whether an in-person appointment is needed.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online appointment form | Registered patients who can clearly describe symptoms or a routine request. | Main problem, how long it has been happening, medication, red flags, urgency, access needs and callback times. | Do not use for life-threatening symptoms or immediate emergency care. |
| NHS App / NHS account | Patients who want to use saved NHS account details and avoid re-entering personal details. | NHS login details and enough symptom information for triage. | Do not assume every appointment type is directly bookable without practice review. |
| Phone: 01483 761100 | Patients who cannot use online forms, need access support, or are unsure which route is right. | Name, date of birth, phone number, symptoms, medication, urgency and availability. | Do not phone routine reception instead of 999 if symptoms are life-threatening. |
| In person | Patients who cannot use digital routes and need reception support. | Your reason for attending, ID if requested and time for reception check-in. | Do not travel without checking live opening details if the need is not urgent. |
| Pharmacy First / local services | Some minor illnesses where a pharmacy may help sooner. | Symptoms, age, pregnancy status if relevant, allergies and current medicines. | Use GP/111/999 routes if symptoms are severe, worsening or concerning. |
Useful appointment request wording: “I am registered at Heathcot 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, NHS 111 or emergency care.”
Urgent appointment requests
Tell the practice clearly if you feel you need an appointment urgently. The official page says urgent requests are reviewed carefully and, where appropriate, may lead to same-working-day or next-day help.
Routine appointment requests
For non-immediate issues, say that your request is routine. Examples include health checks, screening, vaccinations, minor long-running symptoms or planned reviews.
Heathcot Medical Practice opening hours
The official surgery details page lists normal opening times as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check the official practice website before travelling because bank holidays, staff training, local service updates and online-form availability can change.
| Day | Listed normal opening time | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Check live notices after weekends or bank holidays. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Use online/NHS App routes where possible to reduce phone waiting. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | For test results, the official page says phone after 2pm. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Check for training-day or service-change notices before attending. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Order medication early before weekends and holidays. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed. |
| Sunday | Closed | Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies. |
Online form timing: the appointments page says the “Help with a medical issue” form is usually available between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, but it may be switched off for safety reasons.
Register with Heathcot Medical Practice
The NHS profile shows Heathcot Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official registration page says you usually need to live within the practice boundary, and temporary registration may apply if you are staying in the area for less than 3 months.
Check boundary first
Use the official registration page to check whether your address sits inside the practice boundary. Contact the surgery if you are unsure.
Online registration
The official page says you can check eligibility and register online. The process is listed as taking around 15 minutes.
Medication warning
The official page advises having at least one month’s medication because records can take around a month to transfer from your old GP.
| Prepare this | Why it matters | Helpful tip |
|---|---|---|
| NHS number | The registration form may ask for your 10-digit NHS number. | Find it on prescriptions, NHS letters or the NHS number finder. |
| Current Woking address | Practice-boundary checks usually depend on where you live. | Use your current address, not an old address. |
| Previous GP details | Helps the practice request your medical record. | Include the practice name and town if you know it. |
| Medication and allergies | Important while records are transferring. | Do not wait until your medicine runs out before registering. |
| ID if using paper form | The official page says it is helpful to include ID such as a passport, birth certificate, HC2 certificate or accepted accommodation evidence. | Ask the surgery if you do not have standard ID. |
Repeat prescriptions, medicines and pharmacy help
The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions can be ordered through the NHS App/NHS account, an online form, or in person at the surgery. It also says repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone for patient safety.
NHS App / NHS account
Best first route if your repeat medication is visible in your NHS account. The NHS App can also support pharmacy nomination where enabled.
Online form
The practice recommends the prescription form mainly if you do not have access to other online services like the NHS App.
In person
If you have a repeat prescription slip, the official page says you can drop it off at the prescription drop-in box.
Avoid prescription delays: include medicine name, strength, dosage, remaining supply, nominated pharmacy and any reason the request is urgent. Do not assume same-day approval. Use NHS 111 if missing medication could become urgent and the surgery is closed.
This video is general NHS App repeat prescription guidance, not a Heathcot-specific rule. Always follow Heathcot Medical Practice’s official prescription page for local ordering instructions.
Test results, fit notes and medical records
Test results
The official test-results page says you can view results online, use an online form, phone the surgery or ask in person.
Timing detail: online result queries are listed as receiving a response within 5 working days, and phone calls about test results should be after 2pm.
Fit note / sick note
If you are off sick for 7 days or less, you usually do not need a GP fit note. If you are off for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for one.
If you are getting hospital treatment, ask the hospital doctor for the fit note.
Medical records
You can use the NHS App/NHS account to view your GP medical record where access is enabled. The practice may need to grant access once.
Proxy access may be available for parents, carers or family members once linked correctly.
Privacy reminder: the official test-results page says results are usually shared directly with the patient for privacy reasons, unless permission or support needs allow otherwise.
NHS 111, urgent help and 999 near Heathcot Medical Practice
Routine GP forms are not emergency services. Use the safest route based on symptom severity and timing.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing problems, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, severe burns, fits that are not stopping or severe allergic reaction.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need urgent medical help and are not sure what to do, especially when the practice is closed.
Use the practice
Use official practice routes for routine GP problems, ongoing conditions, medication reviews, non-emergency appointments, results and admin tasks.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously ill or injured. Call 999 or seek emergency help immediately.
Heathcot Medical Practice map: York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking GU22 7XL
Use the full official address when travelling: York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7XL. The official surgery page lists car parking, disabled parking, disabled toilet, induction loop, signing service, step-free access, wheelchair access and baby-changing facility.
Parking
The official page lists car parking and disabled parking. Confirm before travelling if parking is essential for your visit.
Access
The official page lists wheelchair access, step-free access, disabled toilet, induction loop and signing service.
Arrival tip
Leave extra time for Woking town traffic, parking and reception check-in, especially for first visits, forms, test-result queries or access support.
Heathcot Medical Practice CQC rating: check the latest assessment page
CQC’s newer assessment/report pages show Heathcot Medical Practice as Overall: Good, with a 2026 assessment published in May 2026. Some older web snippets and pages may still show historical “Requires improvement” wording, so users should open the latest CQC assessment/report page for the current view.
Latest CQC view
The newer CQC assessment summary/report page lists the service as Overall: Good and gives current context about the practice and assessment.
Why wording may differ online
Older CQC overview snippets and third-party directories can lag behind current assessment wording. Use CQC directly before relying on rating information.
Common Heathcot Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Using an old phone number
Official practice and CQC pages list 01483 761100. Third-party directories may show older or alternative numbers.
Searching the wrong Woking site
Use York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, GU22 7XL for the main Heathcot Medical Practice page.
Calling without clear symptoms
Prepare symptom, duration, medication, urgency and availability before contacting the practice.
Ordering prescriptions by phone
The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone for patient safety.
Registering without medication buffer
The registration page advises having at least one month’s medication while records transfer.
Using GP forms for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms and use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.
Checking results too early by phone
The official test-results page says to call about test results after 2pm.
Not cancelling appointments
Cancel as soon as possible using the official cancellation options so another patient can use the slot.
Assuming weekend opening
Normal listed opening is Monday to Friday, with weekends closed. Use NHS 111 when closed if urgent.
Official Heathcot Medical Practice links
Use these official sources for live appointment, registration, prescription, contact, CQC and urgent-care instructions.
Official practice website
Homepage, services, online contact, news and practice navigation.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
Online form, NHS App, phone, in-person, urgent, routine, cancellation and home-visit guidance.
Open Appointments PageSurgery details
Phone, address, opening times, parking, access and map details.
Open Surgery DetailsRegister as a patient
Boundary, online registration, temporary patient notes and paper form guidance.
Open Registration PageRepeat prescriptions
NHS App, online form, in-person slip, pharmacy nomination and medication-review guidance.
Open Prescription PageCQC latest assessment
CQC rating, latest inspection summary, report timeline and regulated service details.
Open CQC AssessmentHeathcot Medical Practice appointments, opening hours, phone number, prescriptions and CQC
Deep dive into appointment access
For Heathcot Medical Practice appointments, start with the official appointment page or NHS App route. Give clear symptoms and wait for practice review during opening hours.
Deep dive into opening hours
Normal official opening is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Check live notices before travelling.
Deep dive into registration
The NHS profile shows the surgery is accepting new patients, but official registration still requires boundary and eligibility checks.
Deep dive into prescriptions and NHS App
Use NHS App/NHS account where possible. The practice says repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone for patient safety.
Deep dive into urgent vs routine GP care
Use practice routes for routine care, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, and 999 for emergencies.
Deep dive into map and accessibility
The exact map search should use York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking GU22 7XL. Access and parking are listed, but confirm if essential.
Heathcot Medical Practice FAQ
Heathcot Medical Practice is at York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey, GU22 7XL.
The official practice and CQC pages list 01483 761100 for Heathcot Medical Practice.
The official surgery page lists normal opening times as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed. Always check the official site before travelling.
The NHS profile shows Heathcot Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Registration may still depend on practice boundary and eligibility checks.
You can request an appointment using an online form, by phoning the surgery, or in person. The practice reviews requests and contacts patients during surgery hours.
No. The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone for patient safety. Use the NHS App, NHS account, online form or in-person drop-off route where appropriate.
You can view results online, use the official online form, phone after 2pm, or ask in person. Online test-result requests are listed as receiving a response within 5 working days.
CQC’s newer assessment/report pages show Heathcot Medical Practice as Overall: Good. Users should open the latest CQC assessment/report page because older snippets may still show historical wording.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the practice is closed. Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening symptoms.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Heathcot Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official links.
Final patient summary
Heathcot Medical Practice is listed at York House Medical Centre, Heathside Road, Woking, Surrey GU22 7XL. The phone number is 01483 761100. Normal official opening is Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use the official online form, NHS App, phone or reception route. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.