Saddleworth Medical Practice Uppermill
Saddleworth Medical Practice’s main surgery is in Uppermill, with a branch in nearby Delph. If you need the practice today, the useful details are the Smithy Lane address, 01457 telephone number, weekday opening hours and the correct route for appointments, prescriptions, test results, registration and home visits.
This independent guide puts those routes in one place and explains what to prepare before you contact the surgery.
Uppermill Main Surgery and Delph Branch
Saddleworth Medical Practice currently lists two local sites. The title of this page refers to the main Uppermill surgery.
Uppermill — main site
Saddleworth Medical Practice
Smithy Lane
Uppermill
Oldham
OL3 6AH
Phone: 01457 872228
The practice lists car parking, a disabled WC and wheelchair access at the main site.
Delph — branch site
Delph Branch Surgery
2 Gartside Street
Delph
Oldham
OL3 5DW
Phone: 01457 872228
The practice lists disabled car parking, a disabled WC and wheelchair access at the Delph branch.
Saddleworth Medical Practice Address, Phone and Email
Saddleworth Medical Practice Opening Hours
The current practice opening-times page lists the same standard hours from Monday to Friday.
| Day | Published hours | What to remember |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Phone, visit or use supported online services during core hours. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Routine weekday opening. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:30pm | The practice separately states that it closes for staff training on one Wednesday afternoon each month, so check current notices. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Routine weekday opening. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:30pm | Order repeat medication early enough to allow the processing period. |
| Saturday | Closed | Pre-booked PCN appointments may be available separately. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when appropriate. |
How to Request an Appointment
The practice’s current online-services page directs patients who want an appointment to its online contact service. National GP-access information reproduced by the practice also says patients can contact the surgery by visiting, phoning or using online services during normal opening hours.
Open the practice’s online-services page
Choose the appointment contact route. The current practice page links this to an Accurx patient form for organisation code P85016.
Explain what you need help with
Give a clear summary of the main problem or request. The practice team uses the information to decide what type of response or appointment is appropriate.
Keep your contact details available
Depending on the request, the next step may be an appointment, telephone call, text response or advice to use another NHS service.
Expect a next-step decision
The “You and Your General Practice” information used by the surgery says practices should tell you within one working day what happens next after an appointment or medical-advice request.
Online request
Use the practice’s current Accurx route when the online service is suitable.
Telephone or reception
You can also contact the practice on 01457 872228 or attend during normal opening hours.
Preferred clinician
You can ask to see a preferred healthcare professional, although waiting longer may be necessary.
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Repeat Prescriptions
Saddleworth Medical Practice currently asks patients to order repeat medication through the NHS App, Patient Access or in person. Standard telephone repeat requests are not generally accepted.
NHS App
Order supported repeat medicines through the NHS App using your NHS login.
Patient Access
The practice also provides Patient Access as an online repeat-prescription route.
In person
Bring your repeat prescription slip to the practice and place it in the box at reception.
If a medicine is not already authorised as a repeat item, it can take longer because approval from a doctor may be required.
Open official repeat-prescription guidanceTest Results: Check the Current Timing First
Saddleworth Medical Practice’s website currently contains more than one timing statement for test results. Its dedicated Test Results page says results usually take at least five working days and smear results around two weeks. Another practice page advises patients not to ring unless two weeks have passed.
Routine laboratory results
The dedicated results page says results usually take at least five working days.
Smear results
The same page says smear results take approximately two weeks.
Confidentiality
The practice says results are released only to the person concerned unless prior permission or another valid reason applies.
If a hospital doctor arranged the test, the practice separately advises patients to follow up with the hospital team rather than assuming the GP surgery is responsible for reporting that result.
Check the practice’s Test Results pageRegister with Saddleworth Medical Practice
New patients can currently use the NHS online registration route linked by the practice or ask for registration help at reception.
Open the official registration route
The practice links directly to the NHS online GP registration service for organisation code P85016.
Complete the NHS form
Enter the information requested by the NHS registration service. Follow the current form rather than relying on an old checklist.
Prefer paper or need help?
Ask at reception. The practice explicitly continues to offer an in-person registration route.
Tell the practice when your details change
The practice asks registered patients to report changes of address promptly and publishes its NHS email for this purpose.
Home Visits
The practice encourages patients to attend the surgery where possible because clinical facilities are available there. Home visits are intended for people who are housebound or too unwell to attend.
Call before 11am
The practice asks patients who need a home visit to contact reception before 11am where possible.
Explain why you cannot attend
Be prepared to give enough information for the doctor to assess the request and urgency.
The GP decides
The doctor decides whether your medical condition requires a home visit and how urgently it should take place.
Fit Notes and Sickness Certificates
Seven days or less
The practice says a doctor’s sickness certificate is not normally required for an illness lasting seven days or less. Your employer may ask you to self-certify.
More than seven days
For a longer absence, your employer may ask for medical evidence such as a Statement of Fitness for Work, commonly called a fit note.
Evening and Weekend GP Appointments
Saddleworth Medical Practice participates in the Oldham East Primary Care Network’s extended-access arrangements. Local GP practices work together to provide additional evening and weekend appointments.
If evening or weekend access matters to you, ask reception which location and appointment type are currently available before travelling.
Check extended-access informationParking and Accessibility
Uppermill parking
The practice’s contact page lists car parking at the Uppermill main site.
Disabled facilities
Disabled WC facilities and wheelchair access are listed at both Uppermill and Delph.
Tell reception what you need
The practice asks patients with access needs to tell reception when booking so the clinical team can be made aware.
Saddleworth Medical Practice CQC Rating
Safe
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Effective
Good
Well-led
Good
Latest report
Published 5 May 2026.
CQC also notes that Saddleworth Medical Practice delivers services from its branch surgery in nearby Delph.
Check the current CQC recordWhen Saddleworth Medical Practice Is Closed
Use 999 for a serious or life-threatening emergency.
Use 111 online or call 111 for urgent physical or mental-health help that cannot wait until the GP practice reopens.
Use the surgery’s normal telephone, reception or online routes during opening hours.
Map to Saddleworth Medical Practice Uppermill
This directions map uses the verified main-site address at Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6AH.
Official Saddleworth Medical Practice and NHS Links
Use these pages for live forms and current service information. MedicalGroupUK.org does not operate the surgery’s booking, registration or prescription systems.
Saddleworth Medical Practice Uppermill FAQs
Where is Saddleworth Medical Practice in Uppermill?
The main surgery is at Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6AH.
What is Saddleworth Medical Practice’s phone number?
The published telephone number is 01457 872228.
What are the Uppermill surgery opening hours?
Normal published opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 6:30pm, with weekends closed. Check current notices for training afternoons and bank-holiday closures.
Does Saddleworth Medical Practice have another surgery?
Yes. The practice also lists a Delph branch at 2 Gartside Street, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DW.
How do I request an appointment?
The practice currently links patients to its online Accurx contact form. You can also contact the surgery by phone or visit during core opening hours.
How long do repeat prescriptions take?
The practice asks patients to allow two full working days for authorised repeat-prescription requests.
Can I order my repeat prescription by phone?
Routine telephone ordering is not generally available. The practice says this route is reserved for patients on its housebound or vulnerable list. Other patients can use the NHS App, Patient Access or an in-person repeat slip.
Can I register with Saddleworth Medical Practice online?
Yes. The practice currently links to the NHS online GP registration service for organisation code P85016 and also offers registration through reception.
What is Saddleworth Medical Practice’s CQC rating?
CQC currently rates the practice Good overall. Its latest assessment report was published on 5 May 2026.
What should I do when Saddleworth Medical Practice is closed?
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help that cannot wait until the practice reopens. Call 999 for a serious or life-threatening emergency.