Wimbledon GP Access Court
If you are trying to contact Wimbledon Medical Practice, the key is choosing the right “court” before you act: urgent appointment phone line, routine booking, Accurx, NHS App, Patient Access, prescription email, test-result window, sick-note form, home visit or NHS 111.
This guide brings the useful official details into one scan-friendly page, so patients can understand the route first and then use the official link only when ready.
About Wimbledon Medical Practice
Wimbledon Medical Practice is a long-established NHS GP practice. The official “About us” page says the practice has existed since 1929, moved to 79 Pelham Road in November 2018, and aims to provide safe, effective, professional and accountable care.
Official surgery name
Wimbledon Medical Practice.
Current public location
79 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NX. NHS also describes the site as Patrick Doody Clinic Health Centre.
Best user route
Pick the task first: urgent appointment, routine appointment, prescription, test result, sick note, registration or record access.
What Do You Need from Wimbledon Medical Practice Today?
Start here before calling or filling a form. It saves time because different patient tasks use different official routes.
Urgent appointment
- Call 020 8542 2827 at 8:30am, Monday to Friday.
- Reception will ask what you need help with.
- The first appointment is usually by telephone; a doctor can arrange face-to-face if needed.
Routine appointment
- Phone from 8:30am-12pm or 2:30pm-6pm during opening times.
- Use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access where available.
- Say whether you prefer phone, face-to-face, video, text or email.
Accurx online contact
- Use Accurx to contact a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional online.
- Use it for suitable online requests, not emergencies.
- Give one clear issue and callback details.
Repeat prescription
- Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or prescription email.
- Email: swlicb.wimbledonmedicalscripts@nhs.net.
- Usual collection is 2 working days after ordering.
Test results
- View reviewed results in NHS account or Patient Access.
- Phone 020 8542 2827 between 12pm and 2pm.
- Use the test-result request form if you need someone to contact you.
Closed or emergency?
- Closed and urgent: NHS 111.
- Emergency: 999.
- Home visit: phone between 8:30am and 10am.
Phone, Emails, Address and Hours
Use these details before travelling or sending a request. If it is urgent and the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity.
| Need | Official detail | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 79 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NX | Use the full postcode in maps because old addresses can appear in search. |
| Reception phone | 020 8542 2827 | Use for urgent appointments, routine appointments, cancellation, interpreter support, home visits and general reception help. |
| General email | swlicb.wimbledonmedicalinfo@nhs.net | Use only where the official page instructs email, such as paper registration submission. |
| Prescription email | swlicb.wimbledonmedicalscripts@nhs.net | Use for repeat prescription requests if you are not using NHS App or Patient Access. |
| Out of hours | 111 | Use NHS 111 when closed and urgent but not a 999 emergency. |
| Opening times | Monday-Friday 8am-6:30pm; Saturday closed; Sunday closed | Routine phone times and urgent appointment timing are separate from the opening-hours table. |
| Extended hours | Monday and Friday morning from 7am; Thursday evening until 7:30pm, pre-bookable availability via reception | Ask reception; do not treat these as walk-in hours. |
| The Hub | Hub appointments cover 5pm-8pm Monday-Friday and 8am-8pm Saturday-Sunday across normal or local practices | Contact reception for an appointment. Check where the appointment is before travelling. |
Appointments: Urgent, Routine, Online and Home Visit Routes
The official appointment page is clear: urgent same-day appointments start by phone first thing in the morning. Routine care can use phone, NHS App/NHS account or Patient Access where available.
Urgent appointment today
Phone 020 8542 2827 at 8:30am, Monday to Friday. Reception will ask what you need help with so the practice can choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or healthcare professional.
Expect a telephone-first appointment
The urgent appointment page says the appointment will be a telephone appointment, and the doctor will then arrange a time for you to come into the practice if needed.
Routine appointment
For routine appointments, phone 8:30am-12pm and 2:30pm-6pm, or use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access for appointments, screening tests or vaccinations where configured.
Telephone consultations
The practice offers telephone consultations for problems that may not need a face-to-face visit. Practice nurses can also give telephone advice.
Non-urgent advice and result calls
To reduce surgery disruption, the appointment page asks patients to ring for non-urgent advice and test results between 12pm and 2pm.
Home visit request
If you are too ill to come to surgery, phone 020 8542 2827 between 8:30am and 10am. The official page says home visits are recommended for patients such as the terminally ill, patients dying of cancer, and the truly housebound where travel would cause deterioration.
Accurx, NHS App and Patient Access
Wimbledon uses more than one digital route. NHS App/Patient Access are for record-linked tasks. Accurx and website forms are for contacting the surgery online where suitable.
| Online route | What the official website says it can do | Prepare before using it |
|---|---|---|
| NHS account / NHS App | Book/cancel appointments where available, order repeat prescriptions, view test results, access health record and see vaccination record. | NHS login, correct mobile number and notifications enabled. |
| Patient Access | Book appointments, order repeat prescriptions, access records and manage other supported online services. | Photo ID may be needed for first-time setup. |
| Accurx | Contact a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional online. | One clear issue, symptom duration, medication, allergies, best callback number. |
| Website forms | Request an appointment, request a sick note, ask about test results, or contact the surgery about an admin request. | Use for non-emergency tasks only. |
| Text messaging | The practice may contact patients by text message if consent is in place. | Keep your mobile number updated and tell reception if you want to opt out. |
Repeat Prescriptions: NHS App, Patient Access and Email
Repeat prescription requests should not be sent as appointment requests. Use the dedicated route and allow enough time before you run out.
| Prescription task | Official detail | Practical patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Order repeats | Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, or email swlicb.wimbledonmedicalscripts@nhs.net. | Order all repeat items together where possible. |
| Where to send it | The official page asks patients to clearly indicate where the prescription should be sent. | State your nominated pharmacy or collection preference clearly. |
| Collection timing | You can usually collect your prescription 2 working days after ordering. | Order before weekends, bank holidays and travel. |
| Enquiries line | Prescription enquiries line is listed Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm. | Use for prescription queries, not new medical symptoms. |
| Pharmacy nomination | You need to nominate a pharmacy to collect prescriptions. You can change nomination via app/website or at a pharmacy that accepts repeats. | Check nomination before submitting your request. |
| New patients | Newly registered patients need a GP appointment before medication can be issued. | Arrange medication review early if you are transferring from another GP. |
| Private prescriptions | Private prescriptions are not automatically converted into NHS prescriptions; a doctor may decide in certain cases if criteria are met. | Do not assume conversion is guaranteed. |
| Old medicines | Return old medicines to the pharmacy you received them from or bring them to the surgery. | Do not put medicines in household bin or flush them. |
| Pharmacy First | Pharmacists can assess and treat seven common conditions under NHS Pharmacy First where criteria apply. | Useful for sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated UTI in women, with age criteria. |
Clinics and Services Listed by Wimbledon Medical Practice
The official surgery-clinics page lists prevention, chronic-condition, family health and procedure services. Contact reception to book or ask about clinic times where the page does not list a fixed schedule.
| Clinic / service | Official public detail | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic-condition clinics | Asthma, COPD, diabetic clinic, coronary/anticoagulant-related care and warfarin-related clinic services are listed. | Medication list, readings, review invitation and questions. |
| Women’s health and screening | Cervical smears are recommended at three-year intervals for women up to age 65; most are taken by the practice nurse, but doctors can do them if preferred. | Screening invitation, date of last smear and preference if any. |
| Blood tests | The official page says a phlebotomist takes blood Monday-Friday by appointment only. | Book first; bring request form or hospital/practice instruction if provided. |
| Family planning | Practice lists a trained family-planning doctor and asks patients to contact reception for clinic times. | Say whether it is contraception advice, IUCD, implant or another request. |
| Children and maternity | Antenatal/postnatal care, 6-week postnatal checks and 8-week baby checks are listed by appointment. | Bring red book and appointment details where relevant. |
| Chlamydia screening | Free and confidential screening is listed for men and women aged 16 to 24, using a urine sample. | Book with a nurse. |
| Emergency contraception | The clinics page says to contact the practice on 020 8542 2827 for emergency contraception information. | Call promptly; time matters for emergency contraception. |
| Other listed services | Joint injections, leg dressings, minor surgery, physiotherapy, private insurance applications, travel advice, weight management and new patient checks are listed. | Ask reception which appointment type is needed. |
| District nurses | District nurses contact number listed: 03332414242. | Use for district nurse contact where appropriate. |
| Merton health visitors | Merton Health Visitors phone listed: 0330 053 9264, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm except bank holidays. | Use for health-visitor support and advice during office hours. |
Doctors, Practice Team and Named GP
The official doctors page lists current public doctor names and qualifications. Staff can change, so use the official staff page before publishing time-sensitive claims.
Doctors listed
Dr Ladan Sharifi, Dr Deepa Haridas, Dr Mona Kabir, Dr Lakshman Jayanthan and Dr Rishi Bansoodeb are listed on the public doctors page.
Languages listed
Dr Ladan Sharifi lists English and Farsi. Dr Lakshman Jayanthan lists English and Tamil.
Practice team
The official practice-team page lists Sandra Clapham as practice manager and Debbie Hawkins as reception manager. It also says receptionists help with appointments, home visit requests and other enquiries.
Test Results: Phone Window, NHS App and Patient Access
The official test-results page says the surgery will contact you if results show you need more tests or treatment. It is still best to contact the practice for all results because the doctor may have given advice based on them.
View online
Once reviewed, results can be viewed in NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access.
Phone window
Phone 020 8542 2827 between 12pm and 2pm for results.
Request follow-up
Use the test-results request form if you want to talk to someone about your results.
Form asks
The request form asks for name, date of birth, sex, postcode, email, phone and representative details if completing on behalf of someone else.
Sick Notes and Fit Notes
The official sick-note page separates more-than-7-days requests from self-certification.
| Situation | Official detail | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Off sick for more than 7 days | Fill out the sick note request form. | Prepare dates, reason, employer need and whether this is a first note or extension. |
| Off sick 7 days or less | Your employer should not ask for medical evidence. You can self-certify when you return to work. | Use employer self-certification process. |
| Need NHS guidance | Official page links to NHS sick-note information. | Use the NHS guidance for general fit-note rules. |
| Separate urgent symptoms | A fit note is admin; urgent symptoms still need appointment, NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity. | Do not wait for a form if symptoms become urgent. |
Health Records and Proxy Access
The official record page says your GP record includes conditions, allergies and medicines. Most patients automatically have access to more newly added information, including letters, test results and appointment notes.
| Record task | Official public detail | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Access GP record | Use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access. | Log in through official services. |
| Full health record | You need to ask the surgery for access to the full record, otherwise you may only see medicines and allergies. | Register for online services and prove identity. |
| Identity check | Upload or visit surgery with photo ID so identity can be confirmed. | Prepare photo ID before requesting full access. |
| First-time setup | The surgery gives a username and password if you are setting up access for the first time. | Then use Patient Access or the app. |
| Other NHS records | Hospital and other non-GP records must be requested from the NHS service you attended. | Ask the relevant hospital or service directly. |
| Proxy access | The services page says parents, family members or carers may be able to access services for someone else. | Use the official proxy/someone-else access route. |
Register with Wimbledon Medical Practice
The official site says Wimbledon Medical Practice is welcoming new NHS registrations. Check the catchment area before applying.
Catchment first
Use the official catchment area checker before filling out a registration form.
Online registration
The practice uses an NHS-run online service. The official page says you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number, though an NHS number is helpful.
Children under 14
Children and newborn babies can be registered online. For newborns, the NHS number may be on the back of the red book.
Paper option
Paper forms are still available, but the practice advises online forms are processed faster than PDF paper forms.
Email paper form
Completed paper registration forms can be emailed to swlicb.wimbledonmedicalinfo@nhs.net, posted through the letterbox or handed to reception.
New patient medicines
Newly registered patients need a GP appointment before any medication can be issued, so arrange this early if you rely on regular medicine.
Named GP: What It Means at Wimbledon
The official named-GP page says every patient has a named accountable GP, but this is mainly administrative and does not stop you booking with another GP.
Named GP allocation
New patients are allocated a doctor on registration. The official page says Dr Sharifi is the allocated doctor when registering with Wimbledon Medical Practice.
Preference allowed
You can ask reception if you want to change your named GP or prefer another doctor.
Urgent care note
Your named or preferred GP may not always be available. For urgent needs, you may need to speak with any available doctor.
Accessibility and Communication Needs
The official contact page says disabled patients should not encounter difficulties using the surgery premises because there is easy access and assistance is available if required.
Premises access
Official contact page says easy access is available and assistance is always available if required.
Interpreter support
If you need help interpreting when seeing the doctor, ring 020 8542 2827 or speak to a receptionist.
Text messages
The practice may contact you by text if you consent. Keep your mobile number correct or speak to reception to opt out.
Feedback and Complaints
The official feedback page says complaints or concerns should be raised with the practice manager by asking at reception, telephoning or writing by letter. It also warns patients not to enter medical information in the feedback form.
Feedback use
Use feedback for comments or suggestions about the service, not urgent symptoms.
Complaints route
Contact the practice manager by reception desk, telephone or letter.
Do not use for
The page says not to use the form for medical information, complaints, prescription queries, medication queries, referral queries or medical advice.
CQC Context: Rating and Address Warning
CQC is useful for quality history, not for booking appointments. Use the official practice website for current access rules.
Overall rating
CQC lists Wimbledon Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
Current CQC address
CQC lists the current service at 79 Pelham Road, London, SW19 1NX.
Old address risk
CQC also shows an archived old profile at 51 Princes Road. Use the current Pelham Road address before travelling.
Common Wimbledon Patient Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Better route | Do not do this |
|---|---|---|
| Need urgent GP help today | Phone 020 8542 2827 at 8:30am, Monday-Friday. | Do not wait for routine/admin routes if the issue is urgent. |
| Need routine appointment | Phone 8:30am-12pm or 2:30pm-6pm, or use NHS App/Patient Access where configured. | Do not call outside the listed routine windows expecting normal booking support. |
| Need test result | Check NHS App/Patient Access or phone between 12pm and 2pm. | Do not use emergency routes only to chase a routine result. |
| Prescription nearly finished | Order early and allow 2 working days. | Do not wait until the last tablet, especially before weekends or holidays. |
| Need home visit | Phone between 8:30am and 10am and explain why travel would worsen the condition. | Do not request home visits for convenience. |
| Private prescription question | Ask the practice or pharmacist; private prescriptions are not automatically converted to NHS prescriptions. | Do not assume NHS conversion is automatic. |
| Old Princes Road details appear | Use current Pelham Road official website/NHS/CQC profile. | Do not travel to the archived address. |
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Urgent appointment call
I am registered with Wimbledon Medical Practice. I need urgent help today. My main problem is ______. It started ______. It is getting worse because ______. I take ______. My best callback number is ______.Routine appointment request
I would like a routine appointment for ______. I can attend/call on ______. I prefer phone/face-to-face/video/text/email if possible. I need interpreter or access support: yes/no.Prescription request
Full name: ______. Date of birth: ______. Address: ______. Medicine needed: ______. I have ______ days left. Pharmacy or collection preference: ______.Home visit request
I am requesting a home visit because the patient is too ill to attend surgery due to ______. Symptoms started ______. Travel would make the condition worse because ______. Best callback: ______.Safety, Privacy and Medical Disclaimer
Map: Wimbledon Medical Practice
Use this map for 79 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NX. Check live appointment instructions before travelling.
Official Resources
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Wimbledon Medical Practice FAQs
What is Wimbledon Medical Practice?
Wimbledon Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery in Wimbledon, London. The official site covers appointments, prescriptions, test results, sick notes, registration, online services, records, clinics and surgery information.
Where is Wimbledon Medical Practice?
The official address is 79 Pelham Road, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1NX.
What is the Wimbledon Medical Practice phone number?
The reception phone number is 020 8542 2827.
What are Wimbledon Medical Practice opening hours?
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.
What should I do when the practice is closed?
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency.
How do I request an urgent appointment?
For an urgent appointment on the day, call 020 8542 2827 at 8:30am, Monday to Friday.
Are urgent appointments telephone first?
Yes. The official appointment page says urgent requests will be a telephone appointment first, and the doctor will arrange a time to come into the practice if needed.
How do I request a routine appointment?
Phone 020 8542 2827 from 8:30am to 12pm and 2:30pm to 6pm during opening times, or use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access where available.
Does Wimbledon Medical Practice use Accurx?
Yes. The official appointments and online-services pages say you can contact a doctor, nurse or other healthcare professional online using Accurx.
Can I choose phone, face-to-face, video or text/email?
The appointment page says the practice may offer consultation by phone, face to face, video call, text or email, and you can tell the practice your preference or access needs.
How do I cancel an appointment?
Use NHS account, Patient Access or phone 020 8542 2827 during opening times. Contact the practice promptly so the slot can be offered to another patient.
How do I request a home visit?
If you are too ill to come to surgery, phone 020 8542 2827 between 8:30am and 10am. The official page explains that home visits are usually for patients who are terminally ill, dying of cancer, or truly housebound where travel would worsen the condition.
How do I ask for an interpreter?
Ring 020 8542 2827 or speak to a receptionist if you need interpreting help when seeing the doctor.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or email swlicb.wimbledonmedicalscripts@nhs.net.
How long do repeat prescriptions take?
The official prescription page says prescriptions can usually be collected 2 working days after ordering.
Does Wimbledon Medical Practice have a prescription enquiries line?
Yes. The prescription enquiries line is listed Monday to Friday, 9am to 1pm.
What email is used for prescription requests?
The official prescription email is swlicb.wimbledonmedicalscripts@nhs.net.
Do new patients need an appointment before medication is issued?
Yes. The prescription and registration pages say newly registered patients require a GP appointment before medication can be issued.
How do I get test results?
Once reviewed, test results can be viewed through NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access, by phoning 020 8542 2827 between 12pm and 2pm, or by text where consented and applicable.
Will the surgery contact me about abnormal results?
The official test-results page says the surgery will contact you if your test results show that you need more tests or treatment.
How do I request a sick note?
If you have been off sick for more than 7 days, fill out the sick note request form. If you have been off sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence and can ask you to self-certify.
What clinics are listed at Wimbledon Medical Practice?
The official clinics page lists antenatal checks, anticoagulant clinic, asthma, COPD, diabetic clinic, family planning, joint injections, leg dressings, minor surgery, physiotherapy, private insurance applications, travel advice, postnatal checks and baby checks.
Does Wimbledon Medical Practice offer blood tests?
The official clinics page says a phlebotomist currently takes blood Monday to Friday by appointment only.
Does Wimbledon Medical Practice offer cervical smears?
Yes. The official clinics page says cervical smears are strongly recommended at three-year intervals for women up to age 65, usually taken by the practice nurse, with doctors available if preferred.
Who are the doctors listed by Wimbledon Medical Practice?
The official doctors page lists Dr Ladan Sharifi, Dr Deepa Haridas, Dr Mona Kabir, Dr Lakshman Jayanthan and Dr Rishi Bansoodeb.
Who is the named GP for new patients?
The official named-GP page says Dr Sharifi is the allocated doctor when registering with Wimbledon Medical Practice. This is administrative only, and patients can book with any GP.
How do I register with Wimbledon Medical Practice?
Check the catchment area first, then use the NHS online registration service. Paper forms can be emailed to swlicb.wimbledonmedicalinfo@nhs.net, posted through the letterbox or handed to reception.
Do I need proof of address or immigration status to register?
The official registration page says you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number to use the online registration service, although an NHS number is helpful.
Can I access my GP health record online?
Yes. Use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access. You need to ask the surgery for full health record access or you may only see medicines and allergies.
Is Wimbledon Medical Practice accessible?
The official contact page says no difficulties should be encountered by disabled patients using the surgery premises because there is easy access and assistance is always available if required.
What is Wimbledon Medical Practice CQC rating?
CQC lists Wimbledon Medical Practice with an overall rating of Good.
Is this the official Wimbledon Medical Practice website?
No. This is an independent MedicalGroupUK.org guide. Use the official Wimbledon Medical Practice website for live forms, current service rules, opening updates and clinical instructions.