Sandwich Medical Practice Appointments & Hours
Sandwich Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at Cattle Market in Sandwich, Kent. The practice provides primary care for registered patients in Sandwich and its surrounding catchment area.
The practice has introduced Anima for GP appointment requests. This guide explains how to use the current system, when reception is open, how to order repeat medication and where to find registration, test-result and urgent-care information.
GP PRACTICE
Sandwich Medical Practice Contact Details
Practice address
Sandwich Medical PracticeCattle Market
Sandwich
Kent
CT13 9ET
The practice is based in central Sandwich, near the Guildhall area.
Reception contact
Phone: 01304 619790
Practice email: kmicb.smp@nhs.net
For medical appointment requests use the practice’s Anima system, following its current guidance.
Sandwich Medical Practice Opening Hours
The official practice website gives normal weekday opening from 8am to 6:30pm.
| Day | Normal hours | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am–6:30pm | GP requests through Anima. |
| Tuesday | 8am–6:30pm | Normal weekday services. |
| Wednesday | 8am–6:30pm | Normal weekday services. |
| Thursday | 8am–6:30pm | Normal weekday services. |
| Friday | 8am–6:30pm | Check prescriptions before the weekend. |
| Saturday | Closed | NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency care. |
| Sunday | Closed | NHS 111 or 999 as appropriate. |
How to Request a GP Appointment at Sandwich Medical Practice
Sandwich Medical Practice uses Anima Total Triage. The practice introduced this as part of the NHS Modern General Practice approach in September 2025. The current homepage says GP appointment requests, both urgent and routine, should be submitted through Anima.
The practice homepage describes Anima access during core weekday hours of 8am–6:30pm. An older Anima guidance page describes a shorter request window. Use the live Anima page for current availability and contact reception if you cannot submit a request or need urgent help.
Submit a GP request
Open the official Anima service and describe the medical issue or appointment need.
Practice assessment
The practice team, led by a GP, reviews requests and directs patients to the appropriate professional.
Cannot use Anima?
Contact reception for support with the current access arrangements. Do not delay urgent assessment because you cannot access a digital form.
Nurse and Healthcare Assistant Appointments
Not every clinical appointment follows exactly the same booking route. The practice says patients can still contact reception by phone or in person for routine appointments with nurses and healthcare assistants.
Tests and checks
Blood tests, ECGs and blood-pressure checks.
Screening
Cervical screening and related nursing appointments.
Regular reviews
Asthma, COPD, contraception and other planned reviews.
The official homepage also lists B12 injections and suitable seasonal vaccinations among the appointments that may be arranged this way. Confirm eligibility and current availability.
How to Use Anima for Sandwich Medical Practice
Open the practice’s verified Anima link
Use the official link rather than searching for another similarly named Anima organisation.
Choose the relevant request type
Follow the current form options for medical advice, an appointment or an administrative request.
Explain the issue clearly
Give useful information about your main concern. Avoid including unrelated problems that could make the request difficult to assess.
Submit and monitor your phone
After submission, keep your mobile available. The practice may contact you by telephone with the next step.
Follow the offered care route
The response may involve a GP, another healthcare professional, an appointment or an alternative NHS service.
Repeat Prescriptions at Sandwich Medical Practice
The practice accepts repeat-prescription requests using the NHS App, its online prescription request form or a paper repeat slip.
NHS App
Select regular medicines available on your repeat list through your NHS account.
Online request form
Use the prescription form linked from the official practice prescription page.
Paper repeat slip
Tick the required items and put the slip in the prescription request box in the surgery foyer.
Electronic prescriptions
The practice uses the Electronic Prescription Service, allowing most prescriptions to be sent to a nominated pharmacy. Check your pharmacy nomination before ordering.
Patients requiring regular medication monitoring may need a review or blood tests before the next prescription is issued.
Open official prescription guidanceGetting Test Results
If a GP, nurse or another clinician at Sandwich Medical Practice requested your test, ask when the result is expected and how the practice will communicate it.
GP-requested results
Contact the practice using its current administrative or clinical request route. You may also be able to view results through NHS App where access is enabled.
Hospital-requested results
If a hospital consultant arranged the test, contact the team responsible for the investigation and follow-up.
Register with Sandwich Medical Practice
The practice accepts registration applications from people living within its official catchment boundary. It does not accept routine out-of-area registrations.
Check your address
Use the practice’s boundary information to confirm whether your Sandwich-area postcode is covered.
Choose a registration method
Complete the online registration form or print the paper form and hand it in at reception.
Provide necessary patient details
Complete the requested personal and medical-history information so the practice can provide care while previous records are transferred.
Update the practice when details change
Notify reception about changes to your telephone number or address. If you move outside the boundary, the practice says you will need to register with a nearer GP.
Temporary registration
The practice also describes temporary registration for visitors staying locally for up to 90 days. Ask reception for its temporary-registration arrangements and the GMS3 form.
Open official new-patient registration pageHome Visits and Other Appointment Support
Home visits
Primarily for patients who are terminally ill or genuinely housebound.
Requests should normally be made before 11am.
Clinical assessment
A doctor determines whether a home visit is appropriate. A GP, paramedic or advanced nurse practitioner may attend.
Interpreter support
Tell reception when booking if you need an interpreter for your consultation.
The practice also provides appointment reminders and chaperone support. Ask for a chaperone before or during a consultation if needed.
Disabled Access and Parking
The current new-patient information states that the practice building is accessible and includes facilities for patients with mobility needs.
Ramped access
Ramps provide easier entry into the building.
Disabled toilet
An accessible toilet is available.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available in the foyer if needed.
Disabled parking
Disabled bays are available at the Guildhall Car Park, managed by Dover District Council.
Sandwich Medical Practice CQC Rating
The Care Quality Commission currently rates Sandwich Medical Practice Good. The latest assessment report was published on 17 December 2024.
Overall rating
Good
Key questions
Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led are each rated Good.
Latest report
Published 17 December 2024. The follow-up assessment identified no breaches of regulations.
When Sandwich Medical Practice Is Closed
Life-threatening emergencies requiring immediate emergency care.
Urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, including when the surgery is closed.
Use the practice’s current appointment routes for problems that can safely wait.
Urgent Treatment Centre in Deal
The practice’s appointment guidance identifies the Urgent Treatment Centre at Victoria Hospital, Deal as a local option for suitable urgent minor injuries and illnesses. Check its latest opening hours and access advice through NHS 111 before travelling.
Which Sandwich Medical Practice Route Should You Use?
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Map to Sandwich Medical Practice
The practice is based at Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent CT13 9ET. Use the full address when travelling.
Official Sandwich Medical Practice and NHS Links
Sandwich Medical Practice FAQs
Where is Sandwich Medical Practice?
Sandwich Medical Practice is at Cattle Market, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9ET.
What is the surgery telephone number?
The official practice number is 01304 619790.
What are the normal opening hours?
The practice is normally open Monday to Friday, 8am–6:30pm, with weekends closed. Bank holidays and staff-training afternoons can change these hours.
How do I request a GP appointment?
Use the practice’s Anima online request system. The team reviews requests and contacts patients about the appropriate next step.
Can I book a nurse appointment by phone?
Yes. The practice says routine nurse and healthcare-assistant appointments can still be arranged by telephone or in person.
How long do repeat prescriptions take?
Allow at least two full working days for the practice to process the request, plus any pharmacy dispensing time.
How can I register with the practice?
Check that you live within its practice boundary, then complete the online registration form or hand in the paper form.
Does the practice accept temporary patients?
The practice describes temporary registration for people staying in the area for up to 90 days. Contact reception about the appropriate form.
What is its CQC rating?
Sandwich Medical Practice is rated Good by CQC. Its latest assessment report was published on 17 December 2024.
What should I do when the practice is closed?
Contact NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.