Harborne Medical Practice: NHS GP appointments, hours, registration and patient help
Need Harborne Medical Practice in Birmingham for an appointment, repeat prescription, test result, sick note, registration help or travel directions? This guide gives the practical route first, then shows the verified phone, address, opening times and official links below.
Use this number for: appointment questions, urgent same-day help during opening hours, registration support, access needs, test result questions, fit note queries and help if online access is difficult.
Harborne Medical Practice
4 York Street
Harborne
Birmingham
B17 0HG
The practice says it is situated in Harborne, just off the High Street, with transport links and public car parks nearby. Check your appointment time before travelling.
Get directionsPatients usually search for Harborne Medical Practice when they need a clear next step: call the surgery, book an appointment, check opening hours, register as a new patient, order repeat medication, view test results, ask for a fit note or find the York Street building.
This page is written as a simple patient desk guide. It avoids medical jargon and explains what to say, what to bring, which NHS route to use, and when to use NHS 111 or 999 instead of waiting for a GP reply.
Harborne Medical Practice opening times and open-today help
The official practice homepage lists weekday opening as Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:30. It also lists pre-booked extended appointment windows: Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 08:00 and 18:30 to 20:00, and Saturday from 09:00 to 17:00. Sunday is listed as closed except if there is a vaccination clinic.
| Day or access route | Official opening information | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 08:00 to 18:30 | Use phone, online, visit the practice or NHS App routes during normal GP hours. |
| Weekday extended appointments | Pre-booked appointments only: 07:30 to 08:00 and 18:30 to 20:00 | These are not the same as routine open reception. Ask when booking. |
| Saturday | Pre-booked appointments only: 09:00 to 17:00 | The official site says phone lines are not open on Saturdays for routine care, but are open to cancel appointments. |
| Sunday | Closed, except if vaccination clinic | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 in an emergency. |
| Specimens | The practice asks patients not to bring specimens on Saturdays. | Specimens are not collected by the lab until Monday. |
Which service should you use?
Use this section before you call. It helps you choose the safest route and can save time.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, heavy bleeding, collapse, serious injury, 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 when you are not sure which NHS service is right. You can call 111 or use 111 online.
Contact Harborne Medical Practice
Use the practice for ongoing symptoms, appointment requests, repeat medicine issues, test result questions, sick notes, long-term conditions and routine GP care.
Ask a pharmacy
Use a pharmacy for medicine advice, minor illness, prescription collection, side effects, and Pharmacy First conditions where available.
How to book a Harborne Medical Practice appointment
The practice appointment page includes the NHS “You and Your General Practice” charter. It says your general practice is open from 8am to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday, and that during those hours you or your carer can visit the practice, call, go online using the practice website, or use the NHS App.
Call reception
Call 0121 427 5246. Say your name, date of birth, phone number and one short sentence about the problem. If you need help today, say that clearly.
Good for: urgent same-day concerns, children, older patients, access needs, complex issues, or if online services are difficult.
Use online or the NHS App
The practice charter says patients can go online using the practice website or NHS App during opening hours. Use online routes for non-emergency appointment requests, admin questions and routine tasks where available.
Helpful for: repeat prescriptions, some appointment tasks, GP records, test result access and NHS messages.
Visit the practice
If phone or online access is difficult, the practice charter says you can visit the practice during opening hours. Do not use reception for emergency symptoms.
Bring: your appointment message, medicine list, phone, glasses, hearing aids, and any letter the practice asked for.
Wait for the next step
The practice charter says the team should tell you within one working day what will happen next. This may be an appointment, a phone call, a text reply, pharmacy advice or another NHS service.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am a patient at Harborne Medical Practice. I need help because [say the problem in one sentence]. Is there anything available today, this week, or as soon as possible?
If you are calling for a child, partner, elderly parent or someone you care for, say that clearly at the start.
NHS App help for appointments, prescriptions and records
The NHS App can help with repeat prescriptions, some appointment functions, NHS messages and access to parts of your GP record. Availability depends on your account and practice settings, so always follow Harborne Medical Practice’s own instructions too.
How to register with Harborne Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Harborne Medical Practice as accepting new patients. The practice homepage also says it is currently accepting new NHS patients and is part of Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care System. You should still check your home address before registering.
Use NHS Find a GP or contact the practice. Ask: “I live at this postcode. Can I register with Harborne Medical Practice?”
Start from the official practice website or NHS.uk profile. Do not enter personal details into unofficial third-party forms.
You may need your full name, date of birth, address, phone number, email, previous GP, NHS number if known, and basic health information.
The NHS practice charter says you do not need ID, an NHS number or proof of address to register or see a GP. These details can help if you have them, but they should not be a blanket barrier.
If you take repeat medicine, tell the practice and your pharmacy early. Records can take time to move from your old GP.
What to bring to your appointment
Bringing the right things can prevent a second trip or another call. This is especially helpful for new patients, carers, older patients and people taking several medicines.
Harborne Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
The official repeat prescriptions page says the best way to order a repeat prescription is through the NHS App. It also says patients can request medication by phoning the Prescription Ordering Department on 0121 726 1121, and that this department is not located at Harborne Medical. The page says not to phone reception for repeat prescriptions.
NHS App
Use the NHS App if repeat prescription ordering is available for your account. Choose the medicine, check your nominated pharmacy and submit your request.
Prescription Ordering Department
The official page lists the Prescription Ordering Department number as 0121 726 1121. It also says this department is not located at Harborne Medical.
Allow two working days
The official prescription page says to allow two working days for medication requests to be processed. Order early before weekends, bank holidays or travel.
Pharmacy help
Your pharmacist can help with medicine advice, side effects, prescription collection questions and minor illness support.
Harborne Medical Practice test results and hospital appointment questions
The practice contact section includes a Test Results route. The appointment page also says the practice is not able to chase hospital appointments on your behalf and gives separate hospital appointment contact details for local providers.
Ask when results are expected
Before leaving your appointment or test, ask when the result should be back and how you will hear.
Use the Test Results route
Use the official practice Test Results link or contact route for non-urgent result questions. Do not use emergency services for routine result chasing.
Hospital appointments
If you need to chase a hospital appointment, use the hospital contact details provided by the hospital. The practice page says it cannot chase hospital appointments on your behalf.
Do not ignore symptoms
Do not assume “no news” always means everything is fine. If symptoms get worse, contact the practice or use urgent care if needed.
Sick notes, fit notes and work letters
A fit note is the note many employers ask for when you are off work because of illness. You may not need a GP fit note for the first few days of sickness because self-certification may apply.
Ask whether they need self-certification or a GP fit note.
Use the official website, NHS App if available, or phone the surgery and explain the dates you have been unwell.
Say when you became unwell, whether you are still off work, and whether you already spoke to a doctor, nurse or hospital team.
If you were treated in hospital, ask the hospital team if they should provide a note or discharge letter.
Services patients often need
Exact services can change by staffing, appointment type, clinical need and local NHS pathways. The list below covers common GP surgery needs patients search for at Harborne Medical Practice.
Disabled access, interpreter support and visiting the surgery
The official practice site lists step-free access, wheelchair access, a disabled WC, a lift to first-floor consultation rooms, an induction loop, Braille translation service and signing service. It also asks patients to make reception aware if they have an assistance dog.
Step-free and wheelchair access
The practice lists step-free access and wheelchair access. If you need a particular room, ramp, lift or extra time, tell reception when booking.
Lift and disabled WC
The practice lists a disabled WC and lift to first-floor consultation rooms. Check before travelling if your mobility needs are specific.
Hearing and communication support
The practice lists an induction loop, Braille translation service and signing service. Ask in advance so support can be arranged where possible.
Assistance dogs
The practice asks patients to make reception aware if they have an assistance dog. No other animals are allowed on the premises.
Hello, I need help with [language/access need]. Can you arrange support for my appointment or phone call?
Harborne Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Harborne Medical Practice, 4 York Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0HG. Use the map for route planning only. Confirm appointment details before leaving.
By car or taxi
Use postcode B17 0HG. If someone is dropping you off, ask them to use “4 York Street, Harborne” as well as the practice name.
By bus
The practice says it is just off the High Street with transport links nearby. Use Traveline or Google Maps for live bus times.
Parking
The practice mentions public car parks nearby. Check local signs, payment rules and walking distance before travelling.
Before leaving home
Take your phone, appointment message, medicine list, glasses or hearing aids, and any paperwork the practice asked for.
What to do when Harborne Medical Practice is closed
The official contact page lists out-of-hours as 111. The practice out-of-hours page says urgent treatment centres are accessed through NHS 111 first, and patients should call 111 or visit NHS 111 online.
| 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. |
| Urgent treatment centre | NHS 111 first | The practice out-of-hours page says UTC access is through an appointment system booked by NHS 111. |
| South Birmingham GP Urgent Treatment Centre | Katie Road, Selly Oak | The practice page lists South Birmingham GP Urgent Treatment Centre at 15 Katie Road, Selly Oak, B29 6JG, Monday to Sunday 8:00 to 20:00. |
| Minor illness | Local pharmacy | Coughs, colds, sore throat, minor rash, medicine advice and Pharmacy First queries. |
| 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.
Repeat prescriptions should use NHS App or Prescription Ordering Department, not reception.
Saturday is pre-booked only and phone lines are not open for routine care.
This helps the doctor, nurse or pharmacist avoid mistakes.
CQC rating and official trust note
CQC lists Harborne Medical Practice at 4 York Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0HG as rated Good overall. The CQC page also confirms the telephone number as 0121 427 5246.
Because CQC information can change, this guide links to the official CQC profile rather than copying unsupported third-party ratings, reviews or patient-score claims.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against NHS.uk, the official Harborne Medical Practice website, official contact, appointments, repeat prescriptions and out-of-hours pages, and the CQC profile. This independent guide may not update at the same time as NHS systems.
Main reference sources used: NHS.uk was used for the official GP profile, NHS code, address and new-patient status. The official practice website was used for phone number, opening hours, appointment contact routes, access facilities, repeat prescription rules and out-of-hours guidance. CQC was used for the Good rating and official inspection profile.
Official links: NHS.uk Harborne Medical Practice profile · Official Harborne Medical website · Official contact page · Official appointment guidance · Official repeat prescription guidance · Official out-of-hours guidance · CQC Harborne Medical Practice profile · NHS 111 online · NHS App