Blackfriars Medical Practice: NHS GP appointments, hours and patient help
Trying to contact the SE1 Blackfriars surgery, register near Waterloo or Southwark, or work out whether you need the GP, NHS 111 or a pharmacy? This guide gives you the practical routes first: appointments, opening checks, registration, prescriptions, test results, sick notes, access, map and urgent help.
Use this number for: appointment questions, urgent same-day help, prescription problems, registration support, test result questions, sick note queries, access questions, or if online contact is difficult.
Blackfriars Medical Practice
45 Colombo Street
London
SE1 8EE
Use the full address. There are other UK practices with similar names, including outside London.
Get directionsBlackfriars Medical Practice is commonly searched by people living, studying or working around Southwark, Waterloo, Bankside, South Bank and Blackfriars. Many visitors are not looking for medical detail first. They need to know how to contact the surgery, which online route to use, whether they can register, and what to do if the problem cannot wait.
This guide is written like a patient desk guide. It keeps the language simple and direct, so older patients, carers, students, new residents, workers in central London and people new to the NHS can understand what to do next.
Blackfriars Medical Practice opening hours and checking if it is open today
NHS.uk has a dedicated contact and opening-times section for this GP surgery. The official practice website also has an opening-times page. Because GP hours can change for bank holidays, staff training, protected learning time and local NHS access updates, use the official NHS profile or practice website before travelling.
| Need | Best route | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Same-day GP help | Call the surgery from 8am, Monday to Friday | The official appointments page says most doctor appointments are same day and advises calling at 8am for same-day requests. |
| Non-urgent request | Use online contact or call reception | Good for admin, fit notes, routine symptoms, medicine questions and general queries. |
| Out of hours | NHS 111 | The official contact details list NHS 111 for out-of-hours help. |
| Life-threatening emergency | 999 | Do not wait for a GP reply if someone may be seriously unwell. |
Which service should you use?
Use this section before calling. It helps you avoid the wrong service and saves time.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, heavy bleeding, collapse, seizure, serious allergic reaction, or someone not responding.
Use NHS 111
Use NHS 111 when you need urgent help and the GP is closed, or you are not sure which NHS service is right. You can call 111 or use NHS 111 online.
Contact Blackfriars Medical Practice
Use the GP for ongoing symptoms, repeat medicine issues, sick notes, test result questions, referrals, long-term conditions and routine health problems.
Ask a pharmacy
Use a pharmacy for medicine advice, minor illness, coughs, colds, sore throat, some Pharmacy First conditions and prescription collection questions.
How to book a Blackfriars Medical Practice appointment
The official appointments page says the practice offers the majority of doctor appointments on the same day and asks patients to call at 8am, Monday to Friday, especially for urgent medical issues. The phone system may offer a call-back option when there are several people ahead of you in the queue.
Call reception
Call 020 7928 6216. Say your name, date of birth, phone number and one clear sentence about the problem. Reception may ask questions so the practice can direct you to the right person.
Good for: same-day help, children, older patients, worsening symptoms, medication problems, urgent admin, and if online forms are hard for you.
Use online contact
The official contact details page lists an online contact route for Blackfriars Medical Practice. This is useful for non-urgent medical requests, admin questions, fit note queries and routine messages.
Write clearly: say what is wrong, when it started, what you have tried, and what you are worried about.
Use Patient Access or NHS App
The official contact details page lists Patient Access and the NHS App. These routes may help with online services, prescriptions, NHS number help and GP account tasks, depending on what is enabled for your record.
Ask reception if unsure
If you cannot use online systems or you are nervous about explaining the problem, call reception and ask for the best route. If symptoms are severe, use 999 or NHS 111 instead of waiting.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am registered with Blackfriars Medical Practice. I need help because [say the problem in one sentence]. Is there anything available today, this week, or as soon as possible?
You do not need to explain everything at once. Start with the main problem. The receptionist can ask follow-up questions if needed.
Helpful NHS App video for GP services
This video is useful if you want to understand the NHS App for prescriptions, records and some GP services. Always follow Blackfriars Medical Practice’s own local instructions first.
How to register with Blackfriars Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Blackfriars Medical Practice as accepting new patients. You should still check whether your home address is in the area the practice covers before completing registration.
Use NHS Find a GP or contact the surgery. Ask: “I live at this postcode. Can I register with Blackfriars Medical Practice?”
Start from the NHS profile or the practice website. If online registration is available, complete it carefully. If not, ask reception how to register.
You may need your full name, date of birth, address, phone number, email, previous GP, NHS number if known and basic health information.
ID and proof of address can help. NHS guidance says you should not be refused GP registration only because you do not have ID, proof of address, immigration status, or an NHS number.
If you take regular medicine, tell the practice and your pharmacy early. This helps reduce the risk of running out while records move from your old GP.
What to bring to your GP appointment
Bringing the right things can save another call or second visit. This is helpful for new patients, carers, older patients and people taking several medicines.
Blackfriars Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
Order repeat medicine before you run out. Allow extra time before weekends, bank holidays, travel, or if your medicine needs a review.
NHS App
Use the NHS App if repeat prescription ordering is available for your account. Choose your medicine, select your nominated pharmacy and submit the request.
Online services
The official contact page lists Patient Access and NHS App routes. Use the practice’s online services where enabled for your account.
Pharmacy help
Your local pharmacy can often help with medicine advice, repeat prescription process questions, side effects and collection queries.
Phone if stuck
If online tools are difficult, call the surgery and ask which prescription route is right for you. Say clearly if you are close to running out.
Blackfriars Medical Practice test results and blood test questions
The official practice site includes a test results section in its services menu. If a test was arranged by the GP, ask when the result is expected and how you will hear about it.
Ask when results are expected
Before leaving your appointment, ask when the result should be back. Blood tests, swabs, urine tests, imaging and hospital letters can take different lengths of time.
Check online if available
Some results may be visible through online services or the NHS App if access is enabled for your account.
Call if worried
If symptoms are worse, or you have not heard when expected, call the surgery and ask what the next step is.
Do not ignore symptoms
Do not assume “no news” always means everything is fine. If you feel worse, use the right urgent service.
Sick notes, fit notes and work letters
The official practice site includes fit notes and sick notes in its services menu. A fit note is the note many employers ask for when you are off work because of illness.
Ask whether they need a self-certification form or a GP fit note.
If you need a fit note, use the online route if available or call reception and explain the date your illness started.
Say when you became unwell, whether you are still off work and whether you have already spoken to a doctor or nurse.
If you were treated in hospital, ask the hospital team whether they should provide a note or discharge letter.
Services patients often need
Exact services can change by staffing, appointment type, local NHS pathways and clinical need. The official practice website lists a services section, including fit notes, test results, online services, travel clinic, sexual health screening and local health services.
Access, language support and visiting the surgery
Blackfriars Medical Practice is in central London, so travel planning matters. Check your route before leaving, especially if you are coming by train, bus, taxi, bicycle or on foot.
Disabled access
Check the NHS profile facilities section or call before travelling if you need wheelchair access, step-free access, hearing support or another adjustment.
Parking and arrival
Central London parking can be limited. Plan public transport, taxi drop-off or Blue Badge arrangements before you travel.
Language support
Ask for interpreter support when booking if English is difficult. Say the language you need and whether the appointment is by phone or in person.
BSL and hearing support
If you need British Sign Language support, text relay, hearing-loop support or another reasonable adjustment, tell the practice before your appointment.
Hello, I need help in [language]. Can you arrange an interpreter for my appointment or phone call?
Blackfriars Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Blackfriars Medical Practice, 45 Colombo Street, London, SE1 8EE. Use the map for planning only. Confirm your appointment time and travel route before leaving.
By train
Waterloo East and Southwark stations are useful nearby options for many patients. Blackfriars station may also be useful depending on your route. Check live journey planners before travelling.
By bus
Use TfL journey planner or Traveline for live bus routes around Southwark, Waterloo, Blackfriars Road and the South Bank area.
By car or taxi
Use postcode SE1 8EE. Central London roads, parking restrictions and congestion charges may apply depending on your route.
Before leaving
Take your phone, appointment details, medicine list, glasses or hearing aids and any paperwork the surgery asked for.
What to do when Blackfriars Medical Practice is closed
| Problem | Use this service | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, heavy bleeding, collapse, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | You need advice today and cannot wait for the GP to reopen. |
| Mental health crisis | Samaritans 116 123 or NHS 111 | You feel unsafe, overwhelmed, or need urgent mental health support. |
| Minor illness | Local pharmacy | Coughs, colds, sore throat, minor rash, medicine advice and Pharmacy First queries. |
| Serious injury | A&E or urgent treatment centre | Broken bones, serious cuts, head injury, severe pain, or urgent injuries. |
| Urgent prescription when closed | NHS 111 or pharmacy | If you are running out of important medicine, ask NHS 111 or a pharmacy what urgent route is available. |
Patient checklist before you call or visit
Reception usually needs it to find your record.
Make sure the practice can call you back.
Start with the main issue. You can explain more later.
Use words like “getting worse”, “today”, “child”, “elderly”, or “medicine running out”.
This helps the GP or nurse avoid mistakes.
Use 45 Colombo Street, London, SE1 8EE.
CQC rating and official quality note
CQC lists the London Blackfriars Medical Practice service under Dr Shivraj Chudha, also known as Blackfriars Medical Practice, at 45 Colombo Street, London, SE1 8EE. The CQC overall rating shown is Good.
Always check the official CQC page before relying on the rating long-term, because CQC inspection pages and provider details can change.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against NHS.uk, the official practice website and CQC. This is an independent patient directory guide, not the official NHS or practice website.
Main reference sources used: NHS.uk was used for the official GP profile, address, NHS code and new-patient status. The official Blackfriars Medical Practice website was used for contact routes, online services and services-menu context. CQC was used for the London service rating and provider/location confirmation.
Official links: NHS.uk Blackfriars Medical Practice profile · Official contact page · Official appointments page · Official opening times page · CQC Blackfriars Medical Practice record · NHS 111 online · NHS App
Why this matters: GP opening times, online forms, registration status, access facilities and CQC records can change. This page links users back to official sources so they can verify live details before calling, travelling or relying on the information.