Pinfold Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours
Use this practical guide for the Loughborough Pinfold Medical Practice to check the NHS GP address, phone number, appointment release rules, opening hours, new-patient registration, prescriptions, Patient Access, test results, fit notes, urgent-care routes and official links without confusing it with another surgery called Pinfold.
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Pinfold Medical Practice Loughborough: appointments, hours, phone number and NHS GP access
Pinfold Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ. The listed phone number is 01509 220960. The NHS profile shows this Loughborough surgery is currently accepting new patients, and CQC lists the practice with an overall rating of Good.
Do not confuse the practice: there are other UK services using similar “Pinfold” names, including Butterknowle and Walsall listings. This article is for Pinfold Medical Practice, The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough LE11 1DQ.
Address
The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ.
Phone
Call 01509 220960 for reception, appointment access, cancellations and patient queries.
Opening hours
Official pages list Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
New patients
The NHS profile shows the practice is currently accepting new patients. Registration still depends on practice area and documentation checks.
Online services
Patient Access can support appointment booking, repeat medication and contact detail updates after registration with the practice.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
What do you need from Pinfold Medical Practice today?
Use this route finder before calling. It helps decide whether you need the 8am appointment route, Patient Access, prescriptions, results, a fit note, pharmacy advice, NHS 111 or 999.
Pinfold Loughborough GP route finder
This is general signposting only. It is not medical diagnosis or emergency advice.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Pinfold Medical Practice
The official appointment page says Pinfold Medical Practice operates an “on the day” routine appointment system. Appointments are released at 8am, Monday to Friday. GP follow-up appointments are released two weeks ahead. Appointments are for one person and one problem only, which helps the practice keep consultations focused and reduce delays.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phone: 01509 220960 | Patients who need appointment access, cancellation, reception help or cannot use online services. | Name, date of birth, one main problem, duration, medication, urgency and best callback number. | Do not use routine phone access for 999 symptoms. |
| Front desk / reception | Patients who cannot manage online or phone routes and need reception support. | Reason for appointment, ID if collecting Patient Access pack, and enough time for check-in. | Do not travel without checking opening status if the need is not urgent. |
| Patient Access | Registered online-services users who want to book, check or cancel supported appointments. | Patient Access login and a clear reason for the booking. | Do not use online booking for emergencies or complex urgent symptoms. |
| Telephone consultation | Advice, follow-up, result discussion or problems where physical examination may not be needed. | Safe contact number, availability, medication list and what you need clarified. | Do not choose phone if symptoms clearly require immediate examination or emergency care. |
| Home visit request | Housebound patients unable to attend due to medical condition. | Call before 10:30 where possible, with symptoms, address and access information. | Do not request a home visit for convenience or transport difficulty alone. |
Strong appointment request script
Weak request to avoid
This does not tell the care navigator or clinician what is wrong, how urgent it is, whether it is one problem or several, or whether you need GP, nurse, paramedic, pharmacy, 111 or emergency care.
Late arrival rule: the appointment page says if you are more than 10 minutes late, you may be asked to re-book. Use the self-check-in screen if you have no other reception query.
Pinfold Medical Practice opening hours
Official practice pages list normal opening times as Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Opening times can still change for bank holidays, training days, staff meetings or local service updates, so check the official practice site before travelling.
| Day | Listed normal hours | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Appointments are released from 8am. Mondays can be busy after the weekend. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Use clear symptoms and one problem per appointment request. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Good day to chase routine admin if it is not urgent. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Order medication before Friday if you may run out over the weekend. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Do not leave prescriptions or urgent worries until late Friday. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed. |
| Sunday | Closed | Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. |
Before travelling: check the official practice website for live notices. Third-party pages can be outdated, and there are multiple “Pinfold” practice names in the UK.
Register with Pinfold Medical Practice Loughborough
The NHS profile shows Pinfold Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official new-patients page says the practice is accepting NHS patients who live within the practice area. Registration can be done through the NHS GP Registration service or by completing and returning practice forms.
Check the practice area
You should register only if you live within the practice area. If unsure, confirm with reception before completing forms.
Prepare documents
The official new-patient page says photo ID and proof of address may be needed. For children under 16, bring the child’s immunisation record.
Medication continuity
Have your current medicines, allergies and previous GP details ready. Do not wait until regular medication runs out before registering.
| Prepare this | Why it helps | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|
| NHS number | Helps match your records faster. | It is useful but not always essential for NHS services. |
| Photo ID | The practice lists passport and driving licence examples. | Ask reception if you do not have standard photo ID. |
| Proof of address | Shows you live within the practice area. | Use a recent bill, bank statement, rent agreement or similar document. |
| Previous GP details | Supports GP2GP record transfer. | Practice name and town are useful even if you do not know the full address. |
| Child red book | The practice asks for immunisation record for children under 16. | Bring it when returning child registration forms. |
Repeat prescriptions, Patient Access and pharmacy collection
Pinfold Medical Practice says repeat prescriptions are normally for patients on long-term treatment and are written at the doctors’ discretion. The practice aims to turn requests around within 48 hours, excluding weekends and bank holidays. Repeat prescription requests are not accepted by telephone.
Order online if registered
Patient Access can be used for repeat medication if you have registered for online services and the medicine appears on your repeat list.
Nominated pharmacy
Repeat prescriptions can be sent electronically to your nominated pharmacy. Contact reception if you need to set one up.
Postal requests
If using post with a stamped addressed envelope, allow one full week from sending.
Prescription delay prevention: include medicine name, strength, dose, how many days remain, your nominated pharmacy and whether a medication review is due. Do not assume same-day approval.
Test results, fit notes, minor illness and clinical services
Test results
The official test results page says blood test results take approximately one week to come back from the laboratory, though some tests may take longer. The practice says it will only contact you if the doctor needs to discuss the result.
Fit / sick notes
The appointment page says for continuation fit notes you can pick up a form from reception, return it, and allow 2 working days before collection.
Minor illness nurse
The appointment page lists same-day prescribing nurse appointments for some acute symptoms such as coughs, colds, earache, constipation, rashes, infections and certain sexual health symptoms.
Paramedic appointments
The practice lists paramedic appointment support for several symptom groups. Reception or clinicians can route you based on your problem.
Interpreter and access needs
The appointment page and patient charter mention interpreter/access needs. Tell reception early if you need support.
Mental health crisis
If you feel at immediate risk of serious harm, do not wait for a routine GP appointment. Use urgent crisis services, NHS 111 or 999 depending on danger.
NHS 111, out-of-hours help and 999 near Pinfold Medical Practice
The official out-of-hours page says NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent medical help or advice when it is not life-threatening. For immediate life-threatening emergencies, call 999.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for severe chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathlessness, collapse, major trauma, severe bleeding or serious allergic reaction.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need medical help fast but it is not a 999 emergency.
Use the practice
Use the practice for routine appointments, medication reviews, prescriptions, results, fit notes and planned care.
Do not use routine GP access for emergencies. If someone is seriously ill, injured, unconscious, severely breathless, having chest pain, showing stroke signs or at serious risk of harm, call 999.
Pinfold Medical Practice map: Pinfold Gate, Loughborough LE11 1DQ
Use the exact address The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ. This helps avoid confusion with other Pinfold-named practices in County Durham or Walsall.
Use exact postcode
Use LE11 1DQ and “Pinfold Gate, Loughborough” in maps so you do not route to another Pinfold practice.
Allow town-centre time
Pinfold Gate is in central Loughborough. Allow extra time for parking, one-way streets, buses, pedestrians and appointment check-in.
Check appointment type
Confirm whether your appointment is face-to-face, telephone, nurse, paramedic, extended access, or another route before travelling.
Common mistakes Pinfold Medical Practice patients should avoid
Using the wrong Pinfold
This article is for Loughborough LE11 1DQ, not Butterknowle or Walsall.
Calling late for same-day release
Appointments are released from 8am Monday to Friday, so prepare before calling.
Adding multiple problems
The practice says appointments are for one person and one problem only.
Phoning repeat prescriptions
The practice says repeat prescriptions are not accepted by telephone.
Not cancelling
Cancel early by phone or Patient Access so another patient can use the appointment.
Using GP route for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.
Ignoring Patient Access setup
Online services require a registration pack and photo ID. Do not wait until you urgently need access.
Leaving medicines too late
Allow 48 hours excluding weekends and bank holidays, or one full week if posting requests.
Expecting normal results contact
The practice says it only contacts you if the doctor needs to discuss results.
Official Pinfold Medical Practice links
Use these official/high-trust links after reading the practical guidance above. Avoid third-party “book now” pages that do not clearly belong to the NHS, the practice, CQC, Patient Access or NHS 111.
Official practice homepage
Use for current notices, practice services and live patient information.
Official Practice WebsiteOfficial appointments page
Use for same-day release rules, one-problem appointment guidance, home visits and appointment types.
Official Appointment PageOfficial online services page
Use for Patient Access registration, appointment booking, repeat medication and contact detail updates.
Official Online Services PageOfficial new patients page
Use for registration, practice area, ID, address proof and child registration requirements.
Official Registration PageOfficial prescriptions page
Use for repeat prescription rules, nominated pharmacy and non-phone request guidance.
Official Prescription PageOfficial tests and results page
Use for blood-result timing and follow-up expectations.
Official Test Results PageCQC profile
Use for current public CQC rating, provider details and inspection record.
Official CQC ProfileRelated MedicalGroupUK GP appointment guides
These same-site guides are included only because the pages were live-verified and they help users compare NHS GP appointment routes, online requests, repeat prescriptions and urgent-care decisions.
Online GP request example
If you want to compare a practice using online forms and urgent request routing, see the Frome Medical Practice appointment request guide.
Two-site GP access example
If you want to avoid wrong-location appointment mistakes, read the Park Medical Practice two-site appointment guide.
Prescription and NHS App example
If repeat medication rules are your main concern, the Woodlands Medical Practice prescription access guide shows how another GP page explains repeat prescription timing.
Suggested future related pages without links: NHS GP registration guide, Patient Access GP guide, repeat prescription guide, NHS 111 out-of-hours guide, and Loughborough GP surgery comparison guide.
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Pinfold Medical Practice appointments
Appointment demand is highest around 8am because the practice releases on-the-day routine appointments then. Prepare one clear problem before calling.
Pinfold Medical Practice opening hours
Official pages list Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, and weekends closed. Check live notices before travel.
Pinfold Medical Practice phone number
The listed phone number is 01509 220960. Use it for appointment access, cancellation and reception help.
Pinfold Medical Practice registration
The NHS profile shows new patients are accepted, but the practice still checks practice area, ID and address proof.
Pinfold Medical Practice prescriptions
Repeat prescription requests need 48 hours excluding weekends and bank holidays. Phone requests are not accepted.
Pinfold Medical Practice Patient Access
Patient Access can support appointments, repeat medication and contact updates after you collect and complete a registration pack.
Pinfold Medical Practice test results
Blood results usually take about one week. The practice contacts you only when a doctor needs to discuss the result.
Pinfold Medical Practice Loughborough
This is the Loughborough Pinfold Gate practice, not other UK services with similar Pinfold names.
Pinfold Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists the Loughborough practice with an overall rating of Good and a report published on 3 January 2025.
Deep dive into Pinfold GP access
Deep dive into appointment access
The key detail is not just “phone the surgery.” The official page says appointments are released at 8am Monday to Friday, are one person/one problem, and can be booked by front desk, phone or internet access where set up.
Deep dive into Patient Access
Patient Access can reduce phone pressure, but the practice requires photo ID and an internet booking registration pack from reception before you can use it.
Deep dive into prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions should be requested early. The practice says phone requests are not accepted, online requests must match the repeat list, and prescriptions take time to process.
Deep dive into urgent vs routine care
Routine GP access is not emergency care. Use NHS 111 when urgent but not life-threatening, and 999 for serious emergency symptoms.
Deep dive into registration
Even if NHS shows new patients accepted, the practice area and document checks still matter. Have ID, address proof, previous GP and medication information ready.
Deep dive into map and wrong-practice risk
Because “Pinfold Medical Practice” is not unique across the UK, always check Loughborough, Pinfold Gate and LE11 1DQ before calling, registering or travelling.
Pinfold Medical Practice FAQ
Pinfold Medical Practice is at The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 1DQ.
The listed phone number for Pinfold Medical Practice in Loughborough is 01509 220960.
Official practice pages list Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed. Check official notices before travelling.
The NHS profile shows Pinfold Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Registration still depends on living within the practice area and completing the required checks.
The official appointment page says appointments are released at 8am Monday to Friday and can be booked at the front desk, over the phone, or via internet booking if you are registered for Patient Access.
Yes, where enabled for registered users. The online services page says Patient Access can be used for arranging, checking and cancelling some appointments after you obtain an internet booking registration pack from reception.
No. The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not accepted by telephone. Use online services, the repeat slip, post, or the practice’s approved route.
The practice says it aims to turn repeat prescription requests around within 48 hours, excluding weekends and bank holidays. Postal requests should allow one full week from sending.
CQC lists Pinfold Medical Practice at Loughborough Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, with an overall rating of Good.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Pinfold Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official sources.
Final patient summary
Pinfold Medical Practice in this guide is the Loughborough GP surgery at The Health Centre, Pinfold Gate, LE11 1DQ. Phone: 01509 220960. Appointments are released from 8am Monday to Friday. CQC rating: Good.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use the official practice appointment/Patient Access/phone route. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.