Townhead GP Appointments, Patient Access & Health Centre Directions
Use this Townhead Medical Practice guide to quickly check the Glasgow address, reception number, appointment routes, EMIS Patient Access, results-call window, lunch closure note, out-of-hours help, and where to find the health centre inside the Queen Elizabeth Building.
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Townhead Medical Practice key details
Most useful Townhead-specific detail: the health centre is inside the Queen Elizabeth Building of Glasgow Royal Infirmary, not a separate stand-alone GP building. Build extra time into your visit if you are attending for the first time.
How to book an appointment at Townhead Medical Practice
| Booking route | Use when | Townhead-specific note |
|---|---|---|
| Phone reception | You need to book, check, cancel, or ask which route is right. | Call 0141 483 1740. |
| In person at reception | You are already at the health centre or cannot use online booking. | Confirm you are at Townhead Medical Practice, not another Townhead Health Centre GP service. |
| EMIS Patient Access | You are registered for the service and have a PIN from reception. | When booking online, the practice asks for a reason for appointment, maximum 20 characters. |
| Home visit / housebound advice | You are housebound and need appointment advice. | Telephone the surgery for advice; home visits are for patients who cannot attend. |
Appointment reason tip: if using Patient Access, keep the reason short but useful. Example: “chest cough 2w”, “BP review”, “med side effect”, “knee pain fall”. Do not use vague wording like “doctor”.
Townhead EMIS Patient Access: what it can help with
Book appointments
Patient Access allows limited access to the surgery computer system and can be used to book appointments if you are registered.
Order repeat prescriptions
The official practice page says Patient Access can be used for repeat prescription ordering.
Update mobile number
Townhead’s Patient Access page says users can update their mobile number through the service.
Access tip: Patient Access needs registration and a PIN. If you do not have one, ask reception rather than trying random login details online.
How to find Townhead Health Centre inside Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Use Alexandra Parade
The official location page says the health centre is at Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 2ES.
Inside Queen Elizabeth Building
The health centre is part of the Queen Elizabeth Building of Glasgow Royal Infirmary, not a free-standing GP building.
Rear of concourse
From the lower level Queen Elizabeth Building entrance on Alexandra Parade, the health centre is situated to the rear of the concourse.
Lift access
The practice location page says there is lift access to the concourse from Alexandra Parade and lift access to the health centre from Wishart Street.
Arrive earlier
If it is your first appointment, give yourself extra time to find the right GP service inside Townhead Health Centre.
Check GP service name
Townhead Health Centre hosts more than one service, so confirm you are attending Townhead Medical Practice.
Townhead test results: when to call
Townhead help finder: appointment, Patient Access, NHS 24 or 999?
Choose the closest situation
This is general signposting only, not medical advice.
Video guide: registering with a local GP
This video is included because it supports a common GP user intent: understanding GP registration. Townhead-specific appointment and contact rules should still be checked on the official Townhead Medical Practice and NHS Scotland pages.
Townhead Medical Practice map: 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 2ES
Map tip: search for Townhead Health Centre / Queen Elizabeth Building access, not only the GP practice name. This reduces the chance of arriving at the wrong part of the hospital campus.
What to do when Townhead Medical Practice is closed
| Situation | Best route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke symptoms, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding or major injury. |
| Ill and cannot wait | Call NHS 24 on 111 | NHS Scotland guidance for GP closure is to call 111 if illness cannot wait until the regular service reopens. |
| Routine appointment | Use reception, phone, or Patient Access when available | Routine GP issues should wait for practice access unless symptoms worsen. |
| Repeat prescription | Use Patient Access if registered or contact the practice | Order early before weekends, holidays or travel. |
Official Townhead Medical Practice links
Practice website
Appointments, telephone numbers, Patient Access and local practice information.
Open Practice WebsiteAppointments page
Phone, reception and EMIS Patient Access appointment booking guidance.
Open Appointments PageNHS 24 profile
Address, normal opening times and reception number for the Scottish GP listing.
Open NHS 24 ProfileLocation page
Explains how to find the health centre inside the Queen Elizabeth Building.
Open Location PagePatient Access
Information on booking appointments, repeat prescriptions and updating mobile details.
Open Patient Access InfoTownhead Medical Practice FAQ
Townhead Medical Practice is at Townhead Health Centre, 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow, G31 2ES.
The reception number listed by official sources is 0141 483 1740.
You can book by attending reception in person, calling 0141 483 1740, or using EMIS Patient Access if you are registered and have a PIN.
Yes, if you are registered for EMIS Patient Access and have a PIN from reception. The practice asks online users to provide a short reason for the appointment.
The NHS 24 profile lists normal opening times Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 18:00. The practice FAQ also notes weekday opening and a lunchtime closure except for emergencies, so check official pages for current access details.
The practice location page says the health centre is within the Queen Elizabeth Building. From the lower level Alexandra Parade entrance, it is situated to the rear of the concourse.
The practice location page says there is lift access to the concourse from Alexandra Parade and lift access to the health centre from Wishart Street.
The practice FAQ asks patients to contact the practice between 10:30am and 12pm for test results. It says results are generally available 7–10 days after the test was taken.
The practice says Patient Access can help registered users book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and update their mobile number.
If the surgery is closed and you are ill but it cannot wait until the service reopens, call NHS 24 free on 111. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
If you are housebound and need appointment advice, telephone the surgery on 0141 483 1740 and explain why you cannot attend.
No. Townhead Health Centre contains more than one GP service. This article is for Townhead Medical Practice / The Yellow Practice. Always confirm the exact practice name on your appointment message.
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Townhead key details
Address: Townhead Health Centre, 16 Alexandra Parade, Glasgow G31 2ES. Reception: 0141 483 1740. Appointment routes: phone, reception or EMIS Patient Access. When closed: NHS 24 on 111.
Safe-use reminder: use the practice route for routine GP requests, NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the surgery is closed, and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.