Murieston Medical Practice GP Appointments & Hours
Looking for Murieston Medical Practice in Livingston? Find the NHS-listed telephone number, Hamilton Square address, weekday opening hours and the practical steps for contacting the surgery.
This guide also explains how to ask about repeat prescriptions, results, registration and urgent help, without confusing NHS Scotland services with England-only booking systems.
Murieston Medical Practice Address & Phone
The practice is in Murieston South, within Livingston in West Lothian. Use the full postcode rather than searching only for Murieston.
Murieston Medical Practice Opening Hours
NHS 24 lists the normal weekday opening schedule below. These hours can change for public holidays, training arrangements or practice announcements.
| Day | Normal NHS-listed hours | Patient guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Contact reception about available appointments. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Normal listed weekday opening. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Ask reception about results or administrative requests. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Check for any special closure notice. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Plan regular medicine before weekends and holidays. |
| Saturday | No normal opening listed | NHS 24 provides out-of-hours guidance. |
| Sunday | No normal opening listed | Use the appropriate NHS urgent-care route. |
How to Request a GP Appointment at Murieston
The verified direct contact route is the practice’s published telephone number. Specific online booking features and same-day appointment release times should be confirmed with reception rather than assumed.
Phone reception
Call 01506 461 464 and explain whether you need a routine appointment or believe the issue is urgent.
Ask about appointment options
Confirm whether the most suitable next step is a GP consultation, another team member, a telephone discussion or a face-to-face appointment.
Urgent medical concern
Tell reception if the problem cannot safely wait for a routine appointment. The clinical team decides how to respond.
Before You Phone Murieston Medical Practice
A short explanation helps the reception team understand the type of help you need. NHS Inform explains that Scottish GP reception teams can direct patients towards the appropriate healthcare professional.
Explain your main reason for contacting
Say whether you need a new appointment, repeat medicine, test-result information, a form or another administrative service.
Explain urgency clearly
If you believe your medical concern requires prompt attention, explain why it should not wait for routine booking.
Mention access or communication needs
Tell reception if you need an interpreter, communication support or another reasonable adjustment for your appointment.
Confirm what happens next
Ask whether you should expect a callback, attend the surgery, complete a form or contact another NHS service.
Repeat Prescriptions at Murieston Medical Practice
The current practice-specific prescription submission route and processing period could not be confirmed from an accessible official practice page. Patients should check directly rather than assume that another Scottish surgery’s system also applies here.
Confirm how to order
Ask reception which repeat-prescription method the practice currently accepts, including any approved online service or written request method.
Allow enough time
Check the practice’s current processing period and any additional pharmacy preparation time before your supply runs out.
Medication review
If your repeat medication needs a review, ask the practice whether you require a consultation before further supplies are issued.
How to Ask for Test Results
When following up on blood tests, urine tests or other investigations, first establish which service ordered the investigation and whether the result was expected to return to your GP.
Practice-requested investigations
Contact reception on 01506 461 464. Be ready with the type and approximate date of your investigation.
Ask when the result should be available and whether you need to speak with a clinician.
Hospital-requested investigations
If a hospital specialist ordered the test, check which hospital team is responsible for explaining the findings.
Do not assume the GP has already received or reviewed every hospital result.
Register with Murieston Medical Practice
Registration follows NHS Scotland guidance, but the practice itself must confirm whether it currently accepts new patients and whether your address is eligible under its arrangements.
Check the relevant local practice
NHS 24 warns that a nearby GP listing does not automatically mean your address falls within its registration area.
Contact the Murieston surgery
Ask whether new registrations are currently being accepted and which registration submission method to use.
Complete the Scottish GP registration form
NHS Inform provides guidance and a form. Follow the practice’s instructions about where to submit your completed application.
Wait for registration confirmation
NHS Inform says the practice will advise whether the registration has been successful, normally by telephone or email.
NHS Inform also explains the distinction between permanent registration and care for a temporary resident staying in the area for less than three months.
NHS Inform: GP registration guidanceFit Notes and Administrative Requests
Short sickness absence
Employees are normally able to self-certify sickness lasting seven calendar days or fewer.
Longer absence
Where a fit note is needed after more than seven days, ask the practice about the current request procedure.
Other forms and letters
For medical reports, letters or administrative documents, contact reception to confirm the process and any relevant charges before requesting.
Local Community Pharmacy Support
Murieston Pharmacy is separately listed by NHS 24 at 2A Hamilton Square, Murieston, Livingston, EH54 9JZ. It is a pharmacy service, not the GP reception.
Pharmacy First Scotland
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland may provide advice and treatment for eligible common conditions without a GP appointment.
GP versus pharmacy
Contact the practice for GP-specific requests such as appointments, medical records or GP-issued documentation. Ask the pharmacy about medicine collection and pharmacist services.
Which Murieston Contact Route Should You Use?
Choose a task to see the usual next step. This is an informational helper, not an appointment booking or medical assessment tool.
When Murieston Medical Practice Is Closed
Emergency
Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate emergency care.
NHS 24
Call 111 in Scotland for urgent non-emergency help when suitable, particularly when your GP is closed.
Routine healthcare
Contact Murieston reception during its normal published hours for non-urgent appointments and administrative matters.
How to Find Murieston Medical Practice
The surgery is at Hamilton Square, Murieston South, Livingston, EH54 9JZ. The map below is a location aid based on the published NHS address.
Official Murieston and NHS Scotland Resources
Use these sources to verify the current information and complete the relevant official healthcare process.
Murieston Medical Practice FAQs
Where is Murieston Medical Practice?
Murieston Medical Practice is at Hamilton Square, Murieston South, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 9JZ.
What is the phone number for Murieston Medical Practice?
NHS 24 lists 01506 461 464 as the practice’s contact telephone number.
What are the practice’s opening hours?
Normal NHS-listed hours are 8am–6pm, Monday to Friday. No normal weekend opening hours are listed.
How do I request a GP appointment?
Call reception on 01506 461 464 and ask about the current appointment request arrangements. A specific online booking portal has not been independently verified.
Can I get an urgent GP appointment?
Contact the practice and explain the urgency of your concern. The practice determines how it will respond. Use 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Ask reception about the currently accepted repeat-prescription ordering method and processing period. These practice-specific details have not been verified here.
How do I get my test results?
Contact the practice and ask when results are expected and how they are communicated. The exact test-results telephone window is not confirmed here.
Can I register with Murieston Medical Practice?
Ask whether new registrations are being accepted and whether your address falls within the practice’s current registration arrangements. NHS Inform explains the Scottish GP registration process.
Is Murieston Medical Practice in NHS Lothian?
Yes. The practice is in Livingston, West Lothian, within the NHS Lothian health board area.
What should I do when the practice is closed?
NHS 24 on 111 provides urgent non-emergency support in Scotland when appropriate. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.