Links Medical Practice Appointments, Hours, Prescriptions & Patient Routes
This guide helps patients quickly find Links Medical Practice appointment routes, opening hours, phone numbers, registration, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, enhanced access, map, accessibility notes, CQC context and official source links.
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Links Medical Practice key details
Links Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery in Dudley/Netherton. The official contact page lists the main surgery address as Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9PU, with phone numbers 01384 239657 and 01384 259758. Normal opening is listed as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, with weekends closed.
Address
Main address: Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PU. Use the official contact page and your appointment message before travelling.
Phone
Use 01384 239657 for the main route. The official site also lists 01384 259758, linked historically to Hazel Road contact details.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. Enhanced consulting hours are listed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 7pm.
New patients
Check the catchment area before registering. The official page links to the NHS Register with a GP surgery service and allows paper registration via reception.
Online requests
Routine appointment requests can be made online Monday to Friday and are reviewed during opening times, with same-working-day response where appropriate.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure. Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies.
Important travel update: the official homepage/news says services moved to Netherton Health Centre from Monday 18 August 2025. Do not rely on old Hazel Road-only directions without checking your appointment message and the current official contact page.
What do you need from Links Medical Practice today?
Use this quick route picker before calling. It helps you choose between urgent phone access, routine online request, nurse/HCA request, prescription route, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.
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This tool gives general signposting only. It is not medical diagnosis or emergency advice.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Links Medical Practice
The official appointments page says urgent appointments should be requested by calling the practice on 01384 239657 from 8am. Routine appointments with a doctor or other healthcare professional can be requested online Monday to Friday and are reviewed during opening times. Patients can also phone or visit the surgery.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone from 8am | Urgent appointment needs during practice hours. | Symptoms, duration, medication, red flags, risk factors and callback availability. | Do not use for 999 symptoms or life-threatening emergencies. |
| Online routine request | Non-urgent GP or healthcare professional help Monday to Friday. | One main issue, how long it has been happening, and whether phone, text, video or face-to-face is suitable. | Do not wait online if symptoms are severe, sudden or rapidly worsening. |
| Nurse / healthcare assistant request | Immunisations, travel vaccinations, wound care, dressings, cervical smears, contraception, blood pressure and weight monitoring. | Reason, preferred timing, vaccination history, medication and relevant documents. | If you are unsure whether a nurse can help, ask reception for advice. |
| Phone or reception | Patients who cannot use online forms, need accessibility help, or need reception support. | Name, date of birth, symptoms, urgency, medication and communication needs. | Do not phone reception instead of 999 in a medical or mental health emergency. |
| Enhanced access | Non-urgent evening or weekend appointments across Dudley/Netherton partner practices. | Ask the practice during normal hours; your appointment may not be at your usual practice. | It is not a walk-in emergency service. |
Good appointment request example: “I am registered with Links 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, enhanced access, NHS 111 or emergency care.”
What consultation type may be offered?
The official appointments page says the practice may offer consultation by phone, face-to-face at the surgery, video call, text or email. This can be more flexible and may help you get advice sooner.
How to cancel or change an appointment
The official page lists NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, phone during opening times and replying CANCEL to appointment reminder text messages as cancellation routes.
Links Medical Practice opening hours
The official opening-times page lists normal surgery opening as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. It also lists extended consulting hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 7pm.
| Day | Listed normal opening time | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Extended consulting hours listed 6:30pm to 7pm. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Extended consulting hours listed 6:30pm to 7pm. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Extended consulting hours listed 6:30pm to 7pm. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Check live notices before travel; no extended consulting hour shown on the official opening-times page. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Extended consulting hours listed 6:30pm to 7pm. Request prescriptions early before weekends. |
| Saturday | Closed | Enhanced access may be available via partner practices by booking only. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 if urgent and not life-threatening; call 999 for emergencies. |
Before travelling: opening times can change for bank holidays, training days and local service updates. Check the official opening-times or contact page before attending in person.
Register with Links Medical Practice
The official registration page tells patients to check the catchment area before filling out a registration form. It links to the NHS Register with a GP surgery service and also says patients can visit reception from 10:00am to 6:00pm to collect a paper registration form.
Check catchment first
Use the official catchment-area route before registering. Do not assume you are eligible only because you live near Dudley or Netherton.
NHS registration service
The official page links to NHS Register with a GP surgery: Links Medical Practice. This is the cleanest route if you can register online.
Child registration
If registering a child, the official page asks you to bring the child’s red book when next attending, so nurses can check immunisation records.
| Prepare this | Why it helps | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Current address | Catchment checks depend on where you live. | Use your current Dudley/Netherton-area address. |
| NHS number if known | It helps match your record faster. | The practice says it is helpful to have your NHS number. |
| Previous GP details | Helps transfer your GP record. | Include practice name and town if you know them. |
| Medication and allergies | Important while records transfer and for safe prescribing. | Register before you run out of regular medication. |
| Child red book | Helps nurses check immunisation records. | Bring it when next attending the surgery after child registration. |
Registration delay tip: if you use a paper form, check reception times first. The official page says paper forms can be collected from reception from 10:00am to 6:00pm.
Repeat prescriptions, medicines and pharmacy help
The official prescription page says the easiest ways to order repeat prescriptions are through your NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access. It also says repeat prescription requests are not taken by phone or email, and you can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after ordering.
NHS App / NHS account
Use this first if your repeat medicines are visible. You can select the medicines you need and manage your nominated pharmacy where supported.
Patient Access
The practice lists Patient Access as a GP online system for repeat prescription ordering and appointment management where available.
Paper slip
You can bring your paper slip to the surgery. Include the exact medicine, dose and quantity needed to avoid delays.
Avoid prescription delays: plan around the 3-working-day collection timing. Do not request repeat prescriptions by phone or email. If you have a medicine question, the official page says local pharmacists can help, or you can use the practice prescription-question route.
Prescription questions
The official page says if you want to speak to someone at the surgery about a prescription, you can phone the pharmacist after 10am on the listed practice numbers or fill out an ask-a-prescription-question form.
Old or unused medicines
Take old medicines to the pharmacy you got them from. Do not put medicines in your household bin or flush them down the toilet.
Test results, fit notes and online records
Test results
The official test-results page says if results show you need more tests or treatment, the practice will contact you. Once reviewed by a doctor, results can be viewed in NHS account or Patient Access.
You can also phone the listed practice numbers or visit between 10am and 4pm to ask about reviewed results.
Sick / fit notes
If you have been off sick for more than 7 days, use the sick note request form. If already seen by a doctor, the certificate may be sent within a week.
For 7 days or less, your employer should normally use self-certification instead of asking for GP evidence.
NHS App access
The practice links to NHS account/NHS App for prescriptions and test results. App features can vary depending on your account and practice settings.
Result safety note: do not assume a result is normal if the practice has not contacted you. The official page says a GP may have made suggestions or advice even where there is not a significant problem.
NHS 111, enhanced access and 999 near Links Medical Practice
Routine GP requests are not emergency services. Use the correct route based on symptom severity, timing and whether the practice is open.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening medical or mental health emergencies, such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, overdose, seizure 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.
Enhanced access
For evening or weekend non-urgent appointments, call the practice during normal opening hours. Your appointment may be with another Dudley/Netherton partner practice.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously ill or injured. Call 999 or seek emergency help immediately.
Links Medical Practice map: Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Dudley DY2 9PU
Use the full official location when travelling: Links Medical Practice, Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PU. Check your appointment message before travelling, especially if you saw old Hazel Road branch information online.
Parking
The official contact page lists car parking and disabled parking. Confirm before travelling if parking is essential for your visit.
Accessibility
The official contact page lists disabled parking, disabled toilet, induction loop, step-free access and wheelchair access.
Arrival tip
Leave extra time for parking, reception check-in, accessibility needs and any confusion between old Hazel Road information and current Netherton Health Centre services.
NHS App video: useful for prescriptions and GP online access
Links Medical Practice uses NHS account/NHS App routes for repeat prescriptions and test results. This general NHS App video is included as practical support, not as Links Medical Practice-specific booking advice.
Always follow Links Medical Practice’s official website for local appointment, prescription, registration and test-result instructions. NHS App features can vary by practice and patient account access.
Common Links Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Using the wrong “Links Medical Practice”
This article is for the Dudley/Netherton Links Medical Practice, not the Bromley Links Medical Practice or another similarly named surgery.
Travelling to old branch details
The official homepage/news says services moved to Netherton Health Centre from Monday 18 August 2025. Check current official directions.
Calling without symptoms ready
Have symptoms, duration, medication, risk factors, access needs and callback times ready before contacting the practice.
Ordering prescriptions by phone
The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not taken by phone or email.
Requesting prescriptions too late
You can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after ordering, so plan before weekends, holidays and travel.
Assuming no contact means normal result
The official test-results page says not to assume a result is normal if the practice has not contacted you.
Registering without catchment check
Check the catchment area before completing registration. This reduces avoidable registration delays.
Using GP route for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms and use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure.
Assuming enhanced access is walk-in
Enhanced access is for additional booked appointments through partner practices, not a walk-in emergency clinic.
Official Links Medical Practice links
Use these official sources for live appointment, registration, prescription, contact, opening and urgent-care instructions.
Official practice website
Homepage, current notices, appointments, prescriptions, registration and patient information.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
Urgent appointments, routine requests, nurse/HCA requests, Pharmacy First, cancellation, home visits and enhanced access.
Open Appointments PageContact page
Address, phone numbers, opening times, accessibility, parking and enhanced access information.
Open Contact PageRepeat prescriptions
NHS App/NHS account, Patient Access, paper slip, 3-working-day collection and medication review information.
Open Prescription PageRegister with the surgery
Catchment check, NHS registration service, paper forms and child red book guidance.
Open Registration PageCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, provider details and regulated services.
Open CQC RecordGoogle map
Directions to Links Medical Practice, Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Dudley DY2 9PU.
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Links Medical Practice appointments
Urgent appointments are requested by phone from 8am. Routine requests can be made online Monday to Friday and are reviewed during opening times.
Links Medical Practice opening hours
The official opening-times page lists Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, with weekends closed and selected extended consulting hours.
Links Medical Practice phone number
The main official number is 01384 239657. The site also lists 01384 259758 in several contact areas.
Links Medical Practice registration
Check the catchment area, then use the NHS Register with a GP surgery service or collect a paper form from reception.
Links Medical Practice prescriptions
Repeat requests use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or paper slip. The practice says no phone/email repeat requests.
Links Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists the Dudley/Netherton Links Medical Practice location as overall Good.
Deep dive into Links Medical Practice patient access
Deep dive into appointment access
Links Medical Practice separates urgent phone access from routine online requests. Clear symptoms, timing and risk details help the team route your request safely.
Deep dive into nurse and healthcare assistant access
Nurse/HCA appointments may help with immunisations, travel vaccinations, wound care, dressings, cervical smears, contraception, blood pressure and weight checks.
Deep dive into prescriptions and NHS App
NHS App and Patient Access can reduce repeat-prescription friction, but you still need to allow the practice’s processing time and plan around weekends or holidays.
Deep dive into urgent vs routine care
Use GP routes for practice problems, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure or closed, and 999 for serious emergency symptoms.
Deep dive into map and old-site confusion
Because older Hazel Road details may still appear online, use the current official contact page and your appointment confirmation before travelling.
Deep dive into test results
Results should be reviewed by a doctor first. Do not assume no contact means normal; check through NHS account, Patient Access or the practice result route.
Links Medical Practice FAQ
The official contact page lists Halesowen Road, Dudley, DY2 9PU. The NHS/CQC listing describes the location as Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9PU.
The official site lists 01384 239657 and also lists 01384 259758 in contact areas. For urgent appointments, the appointments page says to call 01384 239657 from 8am.
The official opening-times page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, and Saturday/Sunday closed. It also lists extended consulting hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:30pm to 7pm.
The official appointments page says if you require an urgent appointment, call the practice on 01384 239657 from 8am. Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms.
You can request a routine appointment with a doctor or other healthcare professional online Monday to Friday. You can also phone 01384 239657 or visit the surgery and speak with reception.
No. The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not taken over the phone or email. Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or bring your paper slip to the surgery.
The official prescription page says you can usually collect your prescription 3 working days after you have ordered it.
Check the catchment area first, then use the NHS Register with a GP surgery service linked from the official page, or visit reception from 10am to 6pm to collect a paper registration form.
CQC lists Links Medical Practice at Netherton Health Centre, Halesowen Road, Dudley, with an overall rating of Good.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Links Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official links.
Final patient summary
Links Medical Practice is listed at Netherton Health Centre / Halesowen Road, Dudley DY2 9PU. The main phone number is 01384 239657. Normal opening is Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. CQC rating: Good.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use official online, phone or reception routes. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.