Saddleworth Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours
Use this practical guide to check Saddleworth Medical Practice appointments, opening hours, phone number, Uppermill and Delph site details, online services, registration, repeat prescriptions, test results, doctors, nurses, parking, disabled access and urgent-care routes.
Saddleworth Medical Practice key details
Saddleworth Medical Practice’s main site is at Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, OL3 6AH. The practice phone number is 01457 872228. The official opening page lists normal hours as Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:30, with weekends closed. The NHS profile shows the GP surgery is currently accepting new patients.
Main site address
Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6AH. Use the full address in maps because “Saddleworth” can cover several villages.
Phone number
Call 01457 872228 for reception, appointment support, prescription queries for special requirements, access needs and practice contact.
Opening hours
Official normal opening is Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30. Weekend is listed as closed. Check live notices for bank holidays and half-day closures.
Delph branch
The official contact page lists a branch at 2 Gartside Street, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DW. Confirm your appointment site before travelling.
New patients
The NHS profile shows Saddleworth Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Registration can be completed online or by asking reception.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure or when closed. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
Most useful patient tip: check whether your appointment, prescription collection or access query relates to the Uppermill main site or the Delph branch. This avoids travelling to the wrong village, especially if you receive a short appointment message.
What do you need from Saddleworth Medical Practice today?
Choose the closest route before calling. It helps you avoid common delays, especially around appointments, prescriptions, results, registration and urgent care.
Saddleworth patient route finder
This is general signposting only. It does not diagnose symptoms or replace emergency help.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Saddleworth Medical Practice
The official online services page says patients can request an appointment online. The contact page also says medical matters should not be sent through the comments/suggestions form; if your query is medical, use appointment routes or phone reception.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online appointment request | Registered patients who can clearly describe a routine or urgent issue. | Symptom, start date, severity, medication, allergies, access needs and callback number. | Do not use routine online forms for 999 symptoms. |
| Phone 01457 872228 | Patients who cannot use online services, need access support, or are unsure which route fits. | Name, date of birth, registered site, reason, urgency and availability. | Do not call routine reception instead of 999 for emergency symptoms. |
| Reception / in person | Patients who need help with forms or cannot manage digital/phone access. | Clear reason, ID if requested, appointment text if you have one, and access needs. | Do not travel without checking opening hours and site location. |
| Evening & weekend appointments | Bookable routine GP/nurse access outside core weekday hours through Oldham East PCN. | Availability, registered practice, and whether you can attend a different location. | Not for emergencies; booking is essential through the practice team. |
| NHS 111 | Urgent non-emergency symptoms when closed or when you are unsure. | Age, postcode, symptoms, duration, medication and vulnerability. | Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms. |
Strong appointment request example
“I am registered with Saddleworth Medical Practice. My usual site is Uppermill/Delph. I need help with ____. It started ____. It is getting better/worse. I take ____. I can be contacted on ____. Please advise whether this should be GP, nurse, pharmacist, NHS 111 or 999.”
Avoid vague wording
“Need doctor” is too vague. Reception and clinicians need enough detail to route you safely. One clear issue is usually easier to triage than several unrelated problems in one message.
Saddleworth Medical Practice opening hours
The official opening page lists normal opening times as Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, with weekends closed. Always check live notices for bank holidays, half-day closures, staff training, severe weather or temporary service changes.
| Day | Listed opening time | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–18:30 | Check live notices after weekends and bank holidays. |
| Tuesday | 08:00–18:30 | Use online services where possible to reduce phone pressure. |
| Wednesday | 08:00–18:30 | For test results, phone/call reception between 10:30 and 18:30. |
| Thursday | 08:00–18:30 | Check half-day closure or staff-training notices before travelling. |
| Friday | 08:00–18:30 | Request medication early before weekends. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use 999 for life-threatening emergencies. |
Extended access note: Oldham East Primary Care Network evening and weekend appointments may be available for registered patients. Booking is essential and must be requested through the practice team.
Register with Saddleworth Medical Practice
The NHS profile shows Saddleworth Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official new-patients page says online registration is available, and patients can also ask at reception.
Check you are using the correct practice
Search for Saddleworth Medical Practice, Smithy Lane, Uppermill, OL3 6AH. Do not confuse it with other Oldham or Pennine-area practices.
Use online registration or reception
The official page says online registration is available. If online registration is not suitable, ask at reception.
Prepare practical details
Have your NHS number if known, current address, date of birth, previous GP, medication list, allergies and preferred phone/email ready.
Update address quickly
The official page says patients should notify the practice immediately of address changes. Include your full name and date of birth when emailing changes.
Repeat prescriptions, NHS App, Patient Access and pharmacy collection
The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions should be requested online using the NHS App or Patient Access, or in person with your repeat slip. Telephone prescription requests are only available to patients on the housebound or vulnerable list.
| Prescription task | Best route | Important rule | Practical tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order repeat medication | NHS App or Patient Access. | Use written/online routes unless you are on the housebound/vulnerable list. | Check medicine name, dose and remaining supply before submitting. |
| Paper repeat slip | Bring repeat slip to the practice and place it in the reception box. | Use the repeat slip, not a vague handwritten request. | Include only the items you actually need. |
| Processing time | Allow two full working days. | Non-repeat or unauthorised items can take longer because doctor approval is needed. | Order before weekends, bank holidays or travel. |
| Collection | Collect from Uppermill surgery or local pharmacies where arranged. | EPS can send regular prescriptions directly to a nominated pharmacy. | Confirm your pharmacy nomination before ordering. |
| Pharmacy requests | Patient should request directly. | The practice says it does not accept repeat prescription requests from pharmacies. | Set your own reminder so medication is not ordered late. |
Fee safety note: the practice page includes prescription charge information, but NHS prescription charges can change. Check the latest NHS/NHSBSA prescription charge page before relying on any historic fee figure.
Test results, medical records and follow-up
The official test-results page says results usually take at least five working days to come through, and smear results take approximately two weeks. It says patients should phone or call at reception between 10:30 and 18:30.
Test results
Ask for results after the expected timing. Reception staff are not qualified to interpret results, so make a follow-up appointment if further medical advice is needed.
Confidentiality
The practice says results are only given to the person they relate to unless prior permission exists or the patient cannot understand them.
Medical records
The online services page says patients can request access to GP-held records using the online services application form and returning it to the practice.
Saddleworth Medical Practice doctors, nurses and clinical team
The official staff page lists GP partners, salaried doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and attached clinical staff. No public day-by-day doctor rota or session fee table was verified, so do not assume a specific clinician is available on a specific date.
| Team | Listed examples | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
| GP partners | Dr Rus H Hartley, Dr Marina Li, Dr Nicholas Milne, and Nurse Partner Mrs Sarah Hince. | Ask about GP preference, but availability depends on rota, demand and clinical suitability. |
| Salaried doctors | Dr Saleh Al-Ali, Dr Suzanne Day, Dr Zoe Littlewood. | Suitable for GP assessment, reviews and general medical appointments where appropriate. |
| Nursing team | Nurse Practitioner Jane Storer; nurses Joanne Grocott, Lindsay Stott, Lucy Hanson, Lynn McCann. | Nurses run clinics and can support injections, travel advice, family planning, HRT and emergency contraception. |
| Healthcare assistants | Wendy Milnes. | Healthcare assistants may help with phlebotomy, blood pressure, ECGs, new patient checks and chaperone support. |
| Pharmacy / attached staff | Pharmacist Fran Collin; paramedic Joseph Barnes; advanced clinical practitioners Ian Coleman and Emma Edmondson; cancer care coordinator Debra Green. | Some medicine, urgent-care or follow-up issues may be handled by the wider clinical team rather than a GP. |
Training practice note: the practice says it trains GP registrars and teaches Manchester University medical students. You should be told if a student is present and can tell reception if you prefer to see the doctor alone.
NHS 111, urgent help and 999 near Saddleworth Medical Practice
Routine GP appointment systems are not emergency services. Use the safest route based on symptom severity, timing and risk.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, 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 Saddleworth routes for appointments, prescriptions, results, registration, long-term condition support and planned care.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously ill, injured, breathless, confused, collapsed, bleeding heavily, having chest pain, having stroke symptoms or having a severe allergic reaction.
Saddleworth Medical Practice map: Smithy Lane, Uppermill OL3 6AH
The main site is at Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AH. The official contact page lists car parking, disabled WC and wheelchair access at the main site, and disabled car parking, disabled WC and wheelchair access at the Delph branch.
Main site parking
Car parking is listed at the Uppermill main site. No official parking fee was verified, so check locally if parking cost matters.
Delph branch
Branch address: 2 Gartside Street, Delph, Oldham OL3 5DW. Confirm your appointment site before travelling.
Local travel tip
Uppermill village routes and parking can be busy around school, work and village-event times. Leave extra time for check-in.
Common Saddleworth Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Going to the wrong site
Check whether your appointment is at Uppermill main site or the Delph branch before travelling.
Using comments form for medical issues
The official contact page says medical matters cannot be dealt with through the comments/suggestions form.
Phoning repeat prescriptions
Telephone requests are only available to housebound or vulnerable-list patients. Use NHS App, Patient Access or in-person slip.
Leaving prescriptions too late
Allow two full working days. Non-repeat or unauthorised items can take longer.
Calling for results too early
Results usually take at least five working days; smear results take approximately two weeks.
Expecting reception to interpret results
Reception can share results according to policy but is not qualified to explain medical meaning.
Assuming a named doctor is available
The staff list is not a live rota. Ask for preference, but availability can vary.
Using GP access for emergencies
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms and NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.
Not updating your address
The practice says patients should notify address changes immediately to avoid removal from the patient list.
People also search: Saddleworth appointments, phone, prescriptions and Delph branch
Saddleworth Medical Practice appointments
Use the online appointment request route or phone 01457 872228. Give enough detail for safe triage.
Saddleworth Medical Practice opening hours
Official normal hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30. Weekend is closed.
Saddleworth Medical Practice phone number
The main practice number is 01457 872228. The same number is listed for Uppermill and Delph contact.
Saddleworth Medical Practice registration
The NHS profile says new patients are currently accepted; the official page offers online registration and reception support.
Saddleworth Medical Practice prescriptions
Use NHS App, Patient Access or repeat slip. Allow two full working days and avoid phone requests unless housebound/vulnerable-list rules apply.
Saddleworth Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists Saddleworth Medical Practice as Good and notes the practice also provides services at a branch surgery in nearby Delph.
Related MedicalGroupUK guides for NHS GP appointment access
These related guides help readers compare NHS GP appointment routes, phone rules, online triage and repeat prescription patterns.
Online triage example
For another GP guide covering online triage, phone access and appointment wording, read the Woodlands Medical Practice NHS GP guide.
Online form and prescription rules
For another UK GP page with online form and prescription access details, see the West End Medical Practice guide.
Multi-site practice example
If you want to compare multi-site GP access wording, use the Park Medical Practice appointment guide.
Official Saddleworth Medical Practice links
Use these official links after reading the practical guidance above. Avoid third-party pages for live appointment availability, urgent-care decisions, prescription status or registration rules.
Practice website
Main official website, latest notices, online services and patient information.
Official practice websiteContact details
Main site, Delph branch, phone, email, parking and accessibility information.
Official contact pageOnline services
Online appointment requests, prescriptions and GP-held record access information.
Official online services pageRepeat prescriptions
NHS App, Patient Access, in-person slip, two working days and EPS guidance.
Official repeat prescription pageNew patient registration
Online registration, reception registration and change-of-address guidance.
Official registration pageNHS profile
NHS GP profile, current new-patient status and core profile information.
Official NHS profileCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, provider details and official quality record.
Official CQC profileNHS 111
Urgent non-emergency help when you are unsure what to do or the surgery is closed.
Official NHS 111 onlineSaddleworth Medical Practice FAQ
The main site is at Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham, Lancashire, OL3 6AH. The official contact page also lists a branch at 2 Gartside Street, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DW.
The official contact page lists 01457 872228 as the practice phone number.
The official opening page lists Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30, with weekends closed. Check live notices before travelling around bank holidays or half-day closures.
The NHS profile shows Saddleworth Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Use the official registration page or ask reception for the correct registration route.
Use the official online services page to request an appointment online, or phone 01457 872228 if you need reception support or cannot use online services.
The official prescription page says telephone requests are only available to patients on the housebound or vulnerable list. Other patients should use NHS App, Patient Access or bring the repeat slip in person.
The official prescription page asks patients to allow two full working days. Items not authorised as repeats may take longer because doctor approval is needed.
The official test-results page says results usually take at least five working days and smear results approximately two weeks. Patients should phone or call at reception between 10:30 and 18:30.
The official contact page lists car parking, disabled WC and wheelchair access at the Uppermill main site. The Delph branch lists disabled car parking, disabled WC and wheelchair access.
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Saddleworth Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official sources.
Final patient summary
Main site: Smithy Lane, Uppermill, Oldham OL3 6AH. Branch: 2 Gartside Street, Delph OL3 5DW. Phone: 01457 872228. Normal hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:30.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use the official practice routes. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.