Akerman Medical Practice SW9: appointments, hours and patient help
Living near Brixton, Oval, Stockwell or Vassall and trying to reach your GP? This guide gives you the practical routes first: how to contact Akerman Medical Practice, book appointments, register, order repeat prescriptions, get test-result help, request fit notes, plan travel to Patmos Road and choose the right NHS service when the surgery is closed.
Use this number for: GP appointment questions, urgent same-day help, registration support, prescription problems, test result questions, fit note queries, online access help and disability access questions.
2nd Floor, Akerman Health Centre
60 Patmos Road
London
SW9 6AF
Use the full address and floor details. Akerman Health Centre has more than one NHS service inside, so check you are going to Akerman Medical Practice on the 2nd floor.
Get directionsAkerman Medical Practice serves patients from a busy part of South London where many people use buses, the Underground, local pharmacies and online GP requests. A directory page for this surgery should not feel like a long wall of text. It should help you choose the right action quickly.
This guide is written in plain British English for normal patients, new residents, older people, carers, students, people with anxiety about calling a doctor and anyone who is not used to NHS systems. It explains what to do, what to say, what to bring and how to avoid the wrong route.
Is Akerman Medical Practice open today?
The official practice website lists Akerman Medical Practice as open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm. It also lists Saturday opening from 10:00am to 1:00pm, with a note that the surgery only opens on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
| Day | Listed opening time | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Call early if you need same-day help. Use online requests for routine issues. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Good for appointments, prescriptions, registration questions and admin help. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Use the online consultation route if your problem is not urgent. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Order medicines before the weekend if you are running low. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Do not leave repeat prescriptions or urgent admin until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | 10:00am to 1:00pm on the 3rd Saturday only | Limited Saturday access. Check first before travelling. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 in an emergency. |
Which service should you use first?
Use this quick guide before you call. It helps you avoid waiting for the wrong service.
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. Call 111 or use NHS 111 online.
Contact Akerman 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 an appointment at Akerman Medical Practice
Akerman Medical Practice lists several appointment and online access routes. The best route depends on whether your problem is urgent, routine, medication-related or easier to explain online.
Call reception
Call 020 3582 0000. Give your name, date of birth, phone number and one clear sentence about the problem.
Good for: urgent same-day concerns, children, older patients, medication problems, access questions or if online systems are difficult for you.
Use online consultation
The practice website has an online consultation area with options such as Ask Your GP and specific request types. Use this for non-urgent medical or admin issues.
Write clearly: what is wrong, when it started, what you have tried and what you are worried about.
Use Patient Access
The practice website links to Patient Access for online services such as GP appointments and repeat prescriptions. Ask the surgery if you need login details.
Use the NHS App
The NHS App may help with repeat prescriptions, health record access and some GP services where available. It is useful if you prefer managing NHS tasks from your phone.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am a patient at Akerman 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 tell a long story at the start. Give the main problem first. Reception may ask more questions so they can direct you to the right doctor, nurse or service.
How to register with Akerman Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Akerman Medical Practice as accepting new patients. You should still check whether your home address is in the area the practice covers before starting registration.
Use NHS Find a GP or contact the surgery. Ask: “I live at this postcode. Can I register with Akerman Medical Practice?”
Start from the NHS profile or official practice website. If online registration is available, complete it carefully. If not, ask reception what to do.
You may need your 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 when you register. This reduces the risk of running out while records transfer.
What to bring to your GP appointment
Bringing the right things can save another call or second visit. This is especially useful if you are new to Akerman Medical Practice, have several medicines, or are helping someone else.
Akerman Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
Order repeat medicine before you run out. Allow extra time before weekends, bank holidays, travel, or if the medicine needs 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.
Patient Access
The practice website links to Patient Access for GP appointments and repeat prescriptions. Ask the surgery if you need online login details.
Pharmacy support
Your local pharmacy can often help with medicine advice, repeat prescription process questions, side effects and collection queries.
Phone if stuck
If you cannot use online tools, call the surgery and ask which prescription route is right for you. Say clearly if you are close to running out.
Test results, blood tests and hospital letters
Many patients contact a GP surgery after a blood test, urine test, swab, scan, hospital letter, or referral. The safest route is to follow the instruction you were given when the test was arranged.
Ask when results are expected
Before leaving your appointment, ask when the result should be back and how you will hear. Some results take longer than others.
Check online access
Some patients can see parts of their GP record or test information through NHS App or online services. Availability depends on your account and practice settings.
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
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 a self-certification form or a GP fit note.
If you need a fit note, use online consultation 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 from Akerman Medical Practice
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.
Parking, disabled access, language support and visiting the surgery
Akerman Medical Practice is inside Akerman Health Centre. If you have access needs, check before travelling because the building contains multiple NHS services and access arrangements can change.
2nd floor practice
Akerman Medical Practice is listed at the 2nd floor of Akerman Health Centre. If you use a lift or need help finding the right floor, ask the reception team in the building.
Parking note
Guy’s and St Thomas’ information for Akerman Health Centre says disabled badge holder parking needs to be pre-booked. Plan ahead if parking is important for you.
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.
Hearing support
If you need BSL, text relay, hearing support, or another reasonable adjustment, ask before your appointment so staff can advise.
Hello, I need help in [language]. Can you arrange an interpreter for my appointment or phone call?
Akerman Medical Practice map and directions
Address: 2nd Floor, Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London, SW9 6AF. Use the map for route planning only. Confirm your appointment time and the correct floor before leaving.
By Underground
Oval station is the key nearby Underground station listed for Akerman Health Centre. Check Transport for London before you travel because routes and disruptions change.
By bus
Guy’s and St Thomas’ information lists bus routes 36, 185 and 436 from Vassall Road. Use TfL Journey Planner for live bus times.
By car or taxi
Use postcode SW9 6AF and ask for Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road. The centre is not in the congestion charge zone according to Guy’s and St Thomas’ information.
Before leaving home
Take your phone, appointment details, medicine list, glasses or hearing aids, and any paperwork the surgery asked for.
What to do when Akerman 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 2nd Floor, Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, SW9 6AF.
CQC rating and official inspection note
CQC currently lists Akerman Medical Practice as rated Good. The CQC listing shows the practice at 2nd Floor, Akerman Health Centre, 60 Patmos Road, London, SW9 6AF and identifies APMS Solutions Limited as the provider.
CQC records can change after inspections or provider updates. Always use the official CQC page for the latest live rating before relying on inspection information.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 5 June 2026: this guide was checked against official NHS.uk, Akerman Medical Practice, CQC and Guy’s and St Thomas’ Akerman Health Centre sources. This independent guide may not update at the same time as NHS or practice systems.
Main reference sources used: NHS.uk was used for the official GP profile, NHS code and accepting-new-patients status. The official Akerman Medical Practice website was used for address, phone number, opening hours, appointment routes, online consultation and Patient Access details. CQC was used for the current inspection rating and provider record. Guy’s and St Thomas’ Akerman Health Centre page was used for local building travel/access context.
Official links: NHS.uk Akerman Medical Practice profile · Official Akerman Medical Practice website · Official contact page · CQC Akerman Medical Practice listing · Akerman Health Centre travel/access page · NHS 111 online · NHS App
Why this matters: GP opening times, Saturday access, online forms, new-patient status, disabled parking 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.