Silverdale GP Appointments, Online Forms, Hours & Patient Routes
Use this independent Silverdale Medical Practice guide to check the phone number, address, opening hours, online appointment form, NHS App, Patient Access, registration, repeat prescriptions, fit notes, GP+ Swinton, urgent-care guidance, map and official links.
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Silverdale Medical Practice key details
Silverdale Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, M27 8HP. The official practice website lists the main phone number as 0161 983 0940. NHS shows this surgery is currently accepting new patients, and CQC lists Silverdale Medical Practice as Overall: Good.
Address
Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 8HP. Use the full address because “Silverdale” can refer to other UK practices.
Phone
Call 0161 983 0940 during opening hours if you cannot use the online form, need reception help, or need access support.
Opening hours
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Extended access may be available by appointment.
New patients
NHS shows the practice is accepting new patients. The official registration page asks patients to check the catchment area first.
Online requests
The appointments page says all routine and urgent appointment requests should use the online form where possible, with phone or in-person help for patients without internet access.
Urgent safety
Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or a medical or mental health emergency.
Most useful patient detail: Silverdale says appointment requests go to the clinical team for assessment. The information you give helps the practice choose the right GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, minor-ailment route, GP+ Swinton appointment or self-care advice.
What do you need from Silverdale Medical Practice today?
Use this quick route picker before calling. It helps you choose between the official online form, NHS App, Patient Access, reception, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.
Choose the closest situation
This tool gives general signposting only. It is not medical diagnosis or emergency advice.
How to request an NHS GP appointment at Silverdale Medical Practice
The official appointments page says routine and urgent appointment requests should use the online form where possible. Patients without online access can phone the surgery during opening hours or visit reception. The practice uses the information you provide to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse, health professional or service.
| Route | Best for | What to prepare | When not to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official online form | Routine or urgent appointment requests, admin requests, fit notes and some test-result queries where available. | Symptoms, duration, medication, urgency, photos if requested, preferred consultation type and callback availability. | Do not use routine online forms for serious emergency symptoms. |
| Phone: 0161 983 0940 | Patients who cannot access the internet, need reception support, or need help completing the online route. | Name, date of birth, phone number, main problem, urgency and whether you can attend surgery. | Do not wait on phone if symptoms are life-threatening; call 999. |
| Visit reception | Patients who need in-person help, registration forms, communication support or accessibility help. | Clear reason, current address if registering, and any access or language needs. | Do not travel without checking opening hours if your need is not urgent. |
| NHS App / NHS account | Evening or Saturday GP+ Swinton routine appointments, repeat prescriptions, test results, records and cancellation where supported. | NHS login, linked GP record and pharmacy details if medication is involved. | Not every appointment type will be directly bookable through NHS App. |
| GP+ Swinton enhanced access | Pre-booked evening or Saturday appointments where suitable and available. | Ask the practice which location and appointment type applies. | Not for 999 emergencies or walk-in assumptions. |
Strong appointment request example: “I am registered with Silverdale Medical Practice. I need help with _____. It started _____. It is getting better/worse. I take _____. I am worried because _____. I can take a call at _____. Please advise whether this should be GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, GP+ Swinton, NHS 111 or emergency care.”
Consultation types
The official page says appointments may be by phone, face to face, online video, text or email. Sometimes the clinician will need to examine you face to face.
Home visits
Home visits are only for housebound patients or those too ill to attend. The practice says it will phone first to understand what help is needed.
Silverdale Medical Practice opening hours
The official contact page lists core opening hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6.30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The practice also notes extended-hours appointments may vary by week, so check with reception before relying on early morning, evening or Saturday availability.
| Day | Listed core opening time | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8.00am to 6.30pm | Use the online form where possible; phone if you cannot use online access. |
| Tuesday | 8.00am to 6.30pm | Enhanced access may vary; check before relying on later appointments. |
| Wednesday | 8.00am to 6.30pm | NHS App may support GP+ Swinton routine appointment tasks where enabled. |
| Thursday | 8.00am to 6.30pm | Check official notices for local service changes or training days. |
| Friday | 8.00am to 6.30pm | Order repeat prescriptions early before weekends and bank holidays. |
| Saturday | Closed | Some GP+ appointments may be available by pre-booking only; do not attend without confirmation. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help or 999 for emergencies. |
Before travelling: check the official contact page, your appointment message or reception instructions. Opening hours, online form availability and enhanced-access slots can change.
Register with Silverdale Medical Practice
NHS shows Silverdale Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. The official registration page says patients should check the catchment area first. The practice area is described on the official site as Pendlebury, Clifton and Swinton North only for new patients.
Check catchment first
Before registering, use the official catchment-area check. Existing patients may live in surrounding areas, but new patients are directed to the practice area.
Online or paper registration
The practice says you can register online through the NHS GP registration route, or collect forms from the front of the building facing the pharmacy.
New patient health check
The official page says new patients must book a new patient health check, which helps the practice understand medical details.
| Prepare this | Why it helps | Helpful tip |
|---|---|---|
| Current address | Registration depends on the practice catchment area. | Use your current Pendlebury, Clifton or Swinton North address if that applies. |
| NHS number | Helps match your NHS record correctly. | The online form asks for NHS number as optional, but it is useful if known. |
| Previous GP details | Supports transfer of your medical record. | Include previous address and doctor details where available. |
| Medication and allergies | Important for safe care before your full record arrives. | Register before you run out of regular medication. |
| No ID or proof of address? | Silverdale says it is a Safe Surgery. | If you live in the practice area, the practice says you can still register without ID, proof of address or immigration documents. |
Safe Surgery note: the official registration page says everyone in the UK has the right to free GP care, and Silverdale is proud to be a Safe Surgery for everyone in its practice area.
Repeat prescriptions, medicines and pharmacy help
The official repeat-prescription page says the easiest routes are the online form, NHS account through the NHS website or NHS App, and Patient Access. The page says repeat prescriptions are usually collectable from the pharmacy 5 to 6 working days after ordering because the practice and pharmacy both need processing time.
NHS App / NHS account
Use NHS App or NHS account if your repeat medicines are visible and your nominated pharmacy is correct.
Patient Access
Patient Access can show repeat medicines and dosage where your account is set up and linked correctly.
Pharmacy First
Pharmacists may help with certain minor conditions, including earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat and some UTIs.
Avoid prescription delays: include medicine name, strength, dosage, nominated pharmacy and how many days you have left. Do not wait until the last tablet. Ask your pharmacy about text or email alerts when medication is ready.
Synchronising repeat medicines
If different repeat medicines run out at different times, the official page says you can ask the practice to “synchronise” prescriptions so they can be ordered together in future.
Old or unused medicines
The practice says old medicines should be taken to the pharmacy or brought to the surgery when visiting. Do not put them in household bins or flush them away.
Online forms, NHS App and Patient Access at Silverdale Medical Practice
The official online-services page says some tasks can be done through an online form, and other tasks can be done through NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access. Always use the current button shown on the official practice website because online systems can change.
Online form
The official online-services page says the online form can be used for routine appointments, sick notes, test-result queries and admin requests.
NHS App / NHS account
Can support GP+ Swinton routine appointments, repeat prescriptions, test results, vaccination records, record access and appointment cancellation where enabled.
Patient Access
Patient Access can support prescriptions, test results, record access, appointments and vaccination record viewing where enabled by the practice.
Admin contact warning
The official contact-the-practice page says it is not for urgent medical queries and is only monitored during practice working hours. It aims to respond to questions within two working days.
Proxy access
The official proxy-access page says parents, family members or carers may be able to access services for someone else if both are registered and access is set up correctly.
NHS 111, Pharmacy First, GP+ Swinton and 999 near Silverdale Medical Practice
Routine GP requests are not emergency services. Choose the safest route based on symptom severity, timing and whether the practice is open.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, collapse, severe bleeding, serious injury, seizure 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.
Try pharmacy where suitable
A pharmacist may help with minor illness and medicine questions. Use GP, NHS 111 or 999 if symptoms are severe, urgent or worsening.
Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously ill or injured. The official appointment page says to call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency where someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
Enhanced access locations
The official appointments page says evening and weekend GP+ enhanced access appointments may be available at Silverdale Medical Practice on Monday and Tuesday, and at The Lakes Medical Practice on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. These are pre-booked, so ring the practice to book and confirm location.
Silverdale Medical Practice map: Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Swinton M27 8HP
Use the full official address in Google Maps: Silverdale Medical Practice, Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, M27 8HP.
Public transport
The official contact page says the 8 and 66 buses stop outside Pendlebury Health Centre, and the 21 and 22 stop nearby on Mossfield Road and Lees Street.
Nearest train station
The official contact page says Swinton station is about a 10-minute walk from the practice.
Accessibility
The official contact page lists disabled access, disabled toilets, hearing loop, step-free access and wheelchair access.
NHS App video: repeat prescriptions and GP online services
Silverdale Medical Practice lists NHS account/NHS App routes for repeat prescriptions and other GP online services. This video is included because prescriptions and GP online access are common user needs.
This is general NHS App guidance, not a Silverdale Medical Practice-specific video. Always follow the official Silverdale Medical Practice website for local online form, appointment and prescription instructions.
Common Silverdale Medical Practice mistakes to avoid
Using GP forms for emergencies
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when unsure.
Searching the wrong Silverdale
This guide is for Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Swinton M27 8HP, not another UK Silverdale practice.
Not giving triage detail
Include symptoms, duration, medication, urgency, access needs and callback availability.
Assuming direct GP booking
The practice uses the information you provide to route you to the most suitable GP, nurse, pharmacist, physio or other service.
Leaving prescriptions too late
Repeat prescriptions may take 5 to 6 working days including pharmacy preparation. Order early.
Not checking catchment
New patients should check the official catchment area before registering.
Not cancelling appointments
Cancel through NHS account, phone or reception as soon as possible so another patient can use the slot.
Assuming Saturday is normal opening
The contact page lists Saturday as closed. GP+ Saturday appointments are pre-booked enhanced access only where available.
Not asking for access support
Tell the practice early if you need interpreter help, communication support, hearing loop or wheelchair access assistance.
Official Silverdale Medical Practice links
Use these official sources for live appointment, registration, prescription, online-service, CQC and urgent-care instructions.
Official practice website
Homepage, online request buttons, patient information and current practice notices.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
Urgent and routine appointment requests, online form, GP+ Swinton, home visits, 111 and 999 guidance.
Open Appointments PageOnline services
Online form, NHS account, NHS App and Patient Access information.
Open Online ServicesNew patient registration
Catchment check, online registration, paper forms and Safe Surgery information.
Open Registration PageRepeat prescriptions
Online ordering, NHS account, Patient Access, pharmacy nomination and medication review information.
Open Prescription PageContact and opening hours
Address, phone number, opening times, buses, station and accessibility features.
Open Contact PageCQC profile
CQC rating, inspection summary, registered services and provider information.
Open CQC ProfilePeople also search: Silverdale Medical Practice appointments, hours, prescriptions and registration
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice appointments
Silverdale directs routine and urgent appointment requests through the online form where possible, with phone or reception support for patients who cannot use online access.
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice opening hours
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8am–6.30pm and weekends closed. Extended-access appointments can vary and should be confirmed.
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice phone number
The official practice website lists 0161 983 0940. Use it during opening hours if you cannot use online routes or need reception help.
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice registration
NHS shows the practice accepts new patients, but the official registration page asks patients to check catchment first and notes Safe Surgery registration principles.
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice prescriptions
Repeat prescriptions can be requested through the online form, NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access, and usually need several working days before pharmacy collection.
Deep dive into Silverdale Medical Practice CQC
CQC lists Silverdale Medical Practice at Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, M27 8HP with Overall: Good.
Silverdale Medical Practice FAQ
Silverdale Medical Practice is at Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Greater Manchester, M27 8HP.
The official practice website lists the main phone number as 0161 983 0940.
Yes. The NHS profile shows Silverdale Medical Practice is currently accepting new patients. Check the official catchment area before registering.
Use the official online form where possible. If you cannot access the internet or online form, phone 0161 983 0940 during opening hours or visit reception.
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday as 8am to 6.30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check official notices before travelling.
Use the official online form, NHS account through the NHS website or NHS App, or Patient Access where enabled. Allow time for practice processing and pharmacy preparation.
The official registration page says Silverdale is a Safe Surgery and that if you live in the practice area, you can still register without ID, proof of address or immigration documents.
CQC lists Silverdale Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the practice is closed. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
No. This is an independent guide from MedicalGroupUK.org. It is not the official NHS, CQC or Silverdale Medical Practice website. Always verify live details through official links.
Final patient summary
Silverdale Medical Practice is listed at Pendlebury Health Centre, 659 Bolton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, M27 8HP. The main phone number is 0161 983 0940. NHS shows it is accepting new patients, and CQC lists the service as Good.
Safe route reminder
For routine GP help, use the official online form, NHS App, Patient Access, phone or reception route. For urgent non-emergency help, use NHS 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.