North Leeds Medical Practice: appointments, hours and patient help
Trying to contact North Leeds Medical Practice, use PATCHS, order repeat medicine, register as a new patient, or choose between Harrogate Road and Harehills? This guide gives the practical NHS routes first, using plain English for Leeds patients, carers, older people, students and new residents.
Use this number for: Harrogate Road appointment questions, urgent same-day help, PATCHS support, access needs, registration questions, test result queries, or if you cannot use online forms.
Use this number for: Harehills Community Health Centre patients, appointment questions, reception support, access questions, and help if you are unsure which route to use.
North Leeds Medical Practice is used by patients across north and east Leeds who may need help from either Harrogate Road Surgery or Harehills Community Health Centre. The most important thing for a patient is not just the address — it is knowing which route to use for PATCHS, appointments, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes and urgent care.
This guide is written like a patient desk note, not a formal NHS policy page. It explains what to click, what to say, what to bring and when to use NHS 111, a pharmacy, Leeds walk-in services or 999 instead of waiting for a routine GP reply.
North Leeds Medical Practice opening hours and open-today help
The official practice prescription page footer lists both Harrogate Road Surgery and Harehills Community Health Centre as open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Other parts of the NHS and practice website may show live status or route-specific access, so always check the official page before travelling.
| Site | Listed opening times | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Road Surgery | Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday closed | Main NHS profile address: 355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6PZ. Phone: 0113 268 0066. |
| Harehills Community Health Centre | Monday to Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm; Saturday and Sunday closed | Practice site at 427 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6EY. Phone: 0113 249 0598. |
| PATCHS / online request access | Check the official assessment hub before submitting | The official site says GP care requests go through PATCHS. The published PATCHS opening information can change, so use the live practice page for current access times. |
| Enhanced access / out of hours | By appointment or NHS urgent route only | Do not assume this is a walk-in service. Use NHS 111 when urgent and the surgery is closed; call 999 for emergencies. |
North Leeds Medical Practice sites: Harrogate Road and Harehills
North Leeds Medical Practice has more than one patient-facing site. Check your appointment message carefully so you do not go to the wrong building.
Harrogate Road Surgery
Address: 355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, LS17 6PZ. This is the main address shown on NHS.uk and CQC. Use this address for Harrogate Road appointments, letters and map directions.
Harehills Community Health Centre
Address: 427 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6EY. This is listed by the practice as a site with its own phone number and reception access.
Check the site before travelling
Look at your appointment text, letter or online message. The right practice name is not enough — you need the right building, especially if you use buses, taxis or rely on a carer for travel.
Use exact postcodes
Use LS17 6PZ for Harrogate Road and LS9 6EY for Harehills. This reduces the chance of being sent to the wrong side of Leeds.
Which service should you use before contacting North Leeds Medical Practice?
This section helps you choose the right route. It is useful if you feel unwell, worried, or unsure whether your problem can wait.
Call 999 now
Use 999 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing trouble, heavy bleeding, collapse, seizure, serious allergic reaction, serious self-harm, overdose, or someone who is 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 NHS 111 online.
Use PATCHS or contact the GP
Use the GP for ongoing symptoms, long-term conditions, sick notes, test result questions, medication reviews, referrals and routine health problems. PATCHS is the main online request route where available.
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 North Leeds Medical Practice appointment
The official appointments and assessment hub pages say GP care requests go through the online PATCHS system. The appointments page also lists phone routes for Harrogate Road and Harehills, plus NHS App, PATCHS and SystmOnline links.
Use PATCHS for GP care requests
For non-emergency clinical or admin help, use PATCHS through the official practice website or NHS App where available. Write clearly and include the main issue, when it started, what you have tried and what you are worried about.
Call the right reception
For Harrogate Road, call 0113 268 0066. For Harehills Community Health Centre, call 0113 249 0598. Use the site number that matches where you are registered or where your appointment is arranged.
Use NHS App or SystmOnline
The practice online services page says online services can allow repeat prescriptions, parts of your health record, medicines, vaccinations, test results and some communications between your GP and other services.
One appointment is for one person
The appointments page notes that an appointment is just for one person. If two family members need help, ask for separate advice or separate appointment routes.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am registered with North Leeds Medical Practice at [Harrogate Road / Harehills]. I need help because [say the problem in one sentence]. I cannot use PATCHS / I need advice about the right route. Can you help me with the next step?
If you are calling for a child, partner, elderly parent, neighbour, or someone you care for, say that clearly at the start.
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 North Leeds Medical Practice’s own instructions for PATCHS, appointments and local access routes.
How to register with North Leeds Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows The North Leeds Medical Practice as accepting new patients. The official new patient registration page says patients need to complete a GMS1 registration form and a health questionnaire, which helps the practice while waiting for previous medical records to transfer.
Use NHS Find a GP or the official registration route to check whether North Leeds Medical Practice is a suitable GP for where you live.
The practice says new patients need to complete a GMS1 registration form and a health questionnaire. Give accurate contact details so the practice can reach you.
Check whether your care is linked to Harrogate Road or Harehills. This matters for phone numbers, travel and appointment messages.
If you struggle with forms, language, internet access or disability needs, ask reception what support is available.
If you take regular medicines, tell the practice and your pharmacy early so there is less risk of running out while records transfer.
What to bring to your North Leeds GP appointment
Bringing the right things can save another call or second visit. This is useful for new patients, carers, older patients, students and people taking several medicines.
North Leeds Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
The official prescriptions page says repeat prescription requests are not accepted by telephone for safety reasons. It says to allow 3 working days for the request to be processed and sent to your nominated pharmacy, and the pharmacy may then need more time to prepare it.
NHS App
Use the NHS App to order repeat prescriptions if your account is set up. This can also help you manage your nominated pharmacy.
SystmOnline
If you are registered for SystmOnline, use the repeat prescription ordering service. The online services page also links to SystmOnline access.
Email the prescriptions team
The prescriptions page lists the prescriptions team email as nlmp.prescriptions@nhs.net. Include clear identifying details and the medicines you need.
Repeat slip at the surgery
You can return the tear-off slip from your previous prescription, tick the required medications and put it in the repeat prescription box in the entrance lobby.
North Leeds Medical Practice test results and online services
The online services page says patients may be able to see parts of their health record, including information about medicines, vaccinations and test results. Access depends on your account, practice settings and NHS App/SystmOnline access.
Ask when results are due
Before leaving an appointment, ask when the result should be back and how you will hear. Some blood tests, scans, swabs and hospital reports take longer than others.
Check NHS App or SystmOnline
If your account has access, check the NHS App or SystmOnline for available record information. Not every result or note may be visible immediately.
Use PATCHS for routine questions
If your question is routine and not urgent, use the official online contact route. Explain what test you had, when it was done and what you need to know.
Do not ignore symptoms
If symptoms get worse, or you feel seriously unwell, do not wait for a routine result message. Use the correct urgent service.
Sick notes, fit notes and work letters
The practice website links to “Get a Fit Note”. Use the official route if your request is routine and not medically urgent. Give clear dates so the team understands exactly what you need.
Ask whether they need self-certification or a GP fit note. You may not need a GP note for the first part of sickness.
If your request is routine, use the official online request route for fit notes or admin questions.
Say when you became unwell, whether you are still off work and whether a doctor, nurse or hospital team has already seen you.
If you were treated in hospital, ask the hospital team whether they should provide paperwork or a discharge letter.
Services patients often need at North Leeds Medical Practice
Exact services can change by staffing, site, appointment type, clinical need and local NHS pathways. CQC lists regulated activities including maternity and midwifery services, family planning, treatment of disease, disorder or injury, surgical procedures, and diagnostic and screening procedures. Use the official practice website for current availability.
Accessibility, parking and visiting the surgery
North Leeds Medical Practice has different site arrangements. Confirm your appointment location and access needs before travelling, especially if you use a wheelchair, have limited mobility, need hearing support, or rely on a carer or taxi.
Harrogate Road access
CQC describes the Harrogate Road site as a purpose-built health centre with an adjoining pharmacy, disabled access and upper floors accessed by stairs or lift. Confirm current details before travelling.
Harehills access
If your appointment is at Harehills Community Health Centre, use the Harehills address and phone number. Ask reception about wheelchair access, parking, interpreter support or step-free needs.
Parking and arrival
Parking can vary by site and time of day. Use exact postcodes, check signs, allow extra time, and bring appointment details on your phone or paper.
Language and hearing support
Ask for interpreter support when booking if English is difficult. Ask about hearing support, large print, or other reasonable adjustments if needed.
Hello, I need help in [language] / I need [access support]. Can you arrange this for my appointment, phone call or PATCHS request?
North Leeds Medical Practice map and directions
Main NHS profile address: The North Leeds Medical Practice, 355 Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 6PZ. Use the map for planning only. Confirm your appointment site before leaving.
Harrogate Road Surgery
Use postcode LS17 6PZ. This is the main NHS profile and CQC address for The North Leeds Medical Practice.
Harehills Community Health Centre
Use postcode LS9 6EY. This practice site is listed at 427 Harehills Lane, Leeds.
Before travelling
Check your appointment text, site name, appointment time, transport route and access needs. Do not assume both sites offer the same clinics at the same time.
If you are late
Call the relevant site as soon as possible. Reception can advise whether you should still attend, wait, or rebook.
What to do when North Leeds 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, serious self-harm or overdose. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | You need advice today and cannot wait for the GP to reopen. |
| Walk-in style help in Leeds | Check official local NHS pages | The practice website signposts Leeds NHS walk-in services such as Shakespeare Medical Centre for appropriate conditions. Always check live opening and access rules. |
| Mental health emergency | 999, NHS 111, crisis service or Samaritans 116 123 | If you feel unsafe, overwhelmed, at risk of self-harm, or need urgent mental health support. |
| 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, submit PATCHS or visit
Reception usually needs it to find your record.
Check whether your appointment is at Harrogate Road or Harehills.
For non-urgent needs, use the official online request route where available.
Use words like “getting worse”, “today”, “child”, “elderly”, or “medicine running out”.
This helps the GP, nurse or pharmacist avoid mistakes.
Use 355 Harrogate Road LS17 6PZ or 427 Harehills Lane LS9 6EY depending on your appointment.
CQC rating and official inspection note
CQC currently lists The North Leeds Medical Practice as Overall: Good. CQC says the latest inspection was 24 May 2023 and the report was published on 1 August 2023. The CQC overview lists Safe as Good, Effective as Requires Improvement, Caring as Good, Responsive as Good and Well-led as Good.
CQC ratings can change after inspections, reviews or new evidence. Use the official CQC profile for the latest rating before relying on it for important decisions.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against official NHS.uk, North Leeds Medical Practice, CQC and NHS service pages. This page is an independent directory guide, not the official NHS or practice website.
Main reference sources used: NHS.uk was used for the official GP profile, NHS code, main address and accepting-new-patients status. The official North Leeds Medical Practice website was used for phone numbers, site details, PATCHS / Assessment Hub information, online services, appointments, prescriptions, registration and local service signposting. CQC was used for inspection and rating information.
Official links: NHS.uk The North Leeds Medical Practice profile · Official North Leeds Medical Practice website · Official appointments page · Official Assessment Hub / PATCHS page · Official repeat prescriptions page · Official online services page · Official new patient registration page · CQC The North Leeds Medical Practice record · NHS 111 online · NHS App
Why this matters: GP opening times, PATCHS access, site locations, registration status, prescription rules, services, accessibility and CQC information can change. This guide links users back to official sources so they can verify live details before calling, travelling or relying on the information.