Cranleigh Medical Practice Surrey: NHS GP appointments, hours, prescriptions and patient help
Cranleigh Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at 18 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8AE. This practical guide helps patients understand appointment requests, opening hours, online forms, NHS App access, repeat prescriptions, pharmacy help, test results, fit notes, new patient registration, home visits, doctors, nurses, accessibility, CQC rating and what to do when the surgery is closed.
Use this number for: appointment-form help, urgent same-day questions, home-visit requests, registration support, access needs, chaperone questions, prescription problems you cannot solve online, and if you cannot use the NHS App or online form.
Cranleigh Medical Practice
18 High Street
Cranleigh
Surrey
GU6 8AE
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| Search phrase | What the user usually needs | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Appointments | Online form, NHS App, phone, urgent vs routine triage, or evening/weekend access. | Use appointments section |
| Repeat prescriptions | NHS App, online prescription form, in-person slip, pharmacy nomination, medication review. | Use prescriptions section |
| NHS App / login | Medical records, results, repeat prescriptions and online services. | Use NHS App section |
| Doctors / named GP | Current GP team, named accountable GP and preferred clinician requests. | Use team section |
| Opening hours | Weekday split hours, weekend closure and enhanced-access note. | Use hours section |
| Test results | NHS App results, online form and what to do if results are unclear. | Use results section |
| New patient registration | Catchment, online registration, paper forms, temporary patients, medication supply. | Use registration section |
| Reviews / CQC | Official quality rating and how to read patient feedback fairly. | Use reviews section |
Unique patient decision hub: choose the right Cranleigh NHS route in 60 seconds
This tool helps you avoid the wrong service. Start with your situation, then follow the safest route before calling, submitting a form or travelling to High Street.
I need help today
If symptoms are severe or life-threatening, call 999. If urgent but not life-threatening and the surgery is closed, use NHS 111. During surgery hours, request help through the online medical issue form, NHS App, phone or in person.
I need routine GP help
Use the online form or NHS App when possible. Explain that it is routine and give clear details. The practice says routine appointments may be arranged in the next two weeks where appropriate.
I need repeat medicine
Use NHS App/NHS account, the online prescription form or the prescription drop-in box. Repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone.
I need test results
Use NHS App/NHS account or the online results form. GP-requested tests may show comments, advice and actions in the app after review.
I need a fit note
You usually do not need a GP fit note for 7 days or less. If off for more than 7 days, use the official fit-note request route.
I need a home visit
Phone as soon after 8am as possible if you are housebound and need a home visit. If symptoms are dangerous, call 999.
Cranleigh Medical Practice opening hours
The official contact and surgery-details pages list normal weekday opening as 8:00am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6:30pm, Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed, and the surgery is closed on bank holidays.
| Day | Official listed access | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Use the online medical issue form early where possible. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Good day for routine admin, medication and follow-up questions. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Keep your phone nearby after submitting a request. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Order medicine early if you need it before the weekend. |
| Friday | 8:00am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6:30pm | Do not leave urgent prescription or admin questions until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | Closed | Evening/weekend appointments may be offered through local collaboration, but not always at your usual GP site. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help, or 999 for emergencies. |
How to request an appointment at Cranleigh Medical Practice
The official appointment page says you can request an appointment using an online form, through the NHS App, by phoning the surgery or in person. The practice reviews requests and uses the information you provide to decide how quickly you need to be seen, which healthcare professional is best and whether a face-to-face appointment is needed.
Call 999 for chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, serious bleeding, severe allergic reaction, seizure that is not stopping or a life-threatening mental health crisis.
The appointment page says local pharmacists can help with 7 common problems. Do not book a GP appointment if pharmacy care is the right first step.
The form is usually available between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday, but may be switched off for safety reasons.
The practice says requests are treated the same way, no matter how you contact them.
Where appropriate, the practice may offer same working day or next day help. If immediate help is needed, you may be directed to hospital.
Cancel through your confirmation link, NHS App/website, phone/automated system or online form so another patient can use the slot.
Hello, my name is [name]. My date of birth is [date of birth]. I am a patient at Cranleigh Medical Practice. I need help because [one clear sentence]. I cannot use the online form / I need advice today / I need a routine appointment. What is the safest next step?
Before you submit a form or call: practical checklist
This checklist makes your request clearer and reduces back-and-forth. It is useful for older patients, carers, parents, people taking several medicines and anyone who gets nervous explaining symptoms.
I have had [symptom] for [time]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting sleep / affecting work]. I have tried [medicine or self-care]. I take [regular medicines]. I am worried because [reason]. I would like advice on whether I need [GP / nurse / pharmacist / prescription / test / referral].
NHS App, online forms and medical record access
Cranleigh Medical Practice links patients to online forms and the NHS App. The medical-records page says you can view your GP medical record online using your NHS account, and that you may need to ask the surgery once for access. Proxy access may help parents, family members or carers manage appointments, prescriptions and records for another patient where appropriate.
NHS App
Use NHS login securely for repeat prescriptions, results, records and some GP services where enabled.
Medical record access
Your GP record may include past conditions, allergies, medication, test results, appointment notes and letters.
Proxy access
Parents, carers or family members may be linked to another patient after the correct checks.
Subject Access Request
For formal record copies, use the practice SAR route. The SAR page says most standard requests aim for 28 days.
Helpful NHS App video for prescriptions, records and online access
This NHS App video is useful if you want to understand how the NHS App can help with NHS services such as prescriptions and records. Always follow Cranleigh Medical Practice’s own instructions for appointments, online forms and repeat prescriptions.
Cranleigh Medical Practice doctors, nurses and named GP
The official staff page lists GP partners, GP associates, advanced practitioners, practice nurses and healthcare assistants. It also says every patient has a named GP and can express a preference about the GP they are assigned to. Doctor lists and availability can change, so use the official staff page for live team details.
Cranleigh Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
The official repeat prescription page says you cannot order repeat prescriptions by phone for patient safety. You can use the NHS App/NHS account, the online repeat prescription form or order in person at the surgery. If you use a repeat prescription slip, you can drop it into the prescription drop-in box.
NHS App / NHS account
Use your NHS account to order repeat medicine and avoid entering personal details each time.
Online prescription form
The practice recommends this mainly if you do not have access to other online services like the NHS App.
In person
Drop your repeat slip or written request into the surgery prescription drop-in box.
Medication review
If you take regular medicine, you should check it is still right at least once a year, or sooner if side effects occur.
| Prescription issue | What it usually means | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
| Need regular medicine | Use NHS App, NHS account, online form or drop-in box. | Do not phone a repeat prescription request. |
| Medicine not showing online | It may be acute, too early, due for review, or not on repeat. | Use the medication query route and give medicine name and dose. |
| Need pharmacy collection | Your electronic prescription can go to a nominated pharmacy. | Check your nominated pharmacy in NHS App or with the pharmacy. |
| Old medicines at home | Unused medicines and inhalers should not go in household bins or toilets. | Return them to a local pharmacy. |
| Side effects | You may need a medication review or pharmacist advice. | Ask your pharmacist or use the official practice route. |
Pharmacy help, Pharmacy First and medication questions
The appointment page tells patients to consider local pharmacy help for common problems before requesting a GP appointment. The prescriptions page also says local pharmacies can give advice on medicines, including how to use them, side effects and other medication worries.
| Need | Best route | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Minor illness | Ask a community pharmacist. | Pharmacy First may be quicker for common conditions. |
| Medication side effects | Ask a pharmacist or request a medication review. | Pharmacists are trained in medicine safety. |
| Nominated pharmacy | Choose or update the pharmacy where electronic prescriptions are sent. | Reduces confusion about where medication is waiting. |
| Pharmacy opening hours | Use NHS Find a Pharmacy. | Pharmacy hours are not the same as surgery opening hours. |
Test results, blood tests, urine tests, X-rays and scans
The official test-results page says you can view recent test results online or contact the surgery. It includes blood tests, urine tests, X-rays and ultrasounds. If the test was requested by Cranleigh Medical Practice, it may be visible in the NHS App with GP comments, advice and actions required.
GP-ordered and hospital-ordered tests often have different follow-up routes.
Recent GP-requested results may show comments and actions after review.
If you are unsure what results mean for your care, use the official results query route.
If symptoms get worse while waiting, use GP, NHS 111 or 999 depending on urgency.
If a consultant ordered the test, the hospital team may be responsible for the result explanation.
Sick notes, fit notes and work letters
The official fit-note page says you usually do not need a fit note if you are off work sick for 7 days or less. If you are off for more than 7 days, your employer will usually ask for a fit note. If you are getting hospital treatment, ask the hospital doctor for one.
7 days or less
You usually do not need a GP fit note. Your employer may ask you to self-certify.
More than 7 days
You may need a fit note. Use the official request route and give clear dates.
Hospital treatment
If hospital is treating you, ask the hospital doctor for the fit note.
Possible charge for short absence
The official page notes there may be a charge if you ask for a fit note when off for 7 days or less.
Referrals, e-Referral and hospital letters
The appointment page explains that NHS e-Referral Service can be used to manage appointments online. Some services need GP referral, while some mental health and community services may allow self-referral. Keep your phone number and address updated so hospital letters and texts are not missed.
Ask if GP referral is needed
Do not assume every service needs GP referral. Some support routes may be direct self-referral.
Record the referral date
This helps if you later need to chase a hospital appointment.
NHS e-Referral
Use official e-Referral details when booking, changing or checking hospital appointments.
Hospital accepted referral?
Once a hospital has accepted the referral, appointment changes may need the hospital booking team.
Home visits: when to request one
The appointment page says that if you are housebound and need an appointment, the practice will do a home visit and will phone first to understand what you need. It says it is helpful to phone as soon after 8am as possible.
| Situation | Likely route | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Housebound and unwell | Phone as soon after 8am as possible | The practice will phone first to understand what is needed. |
| Would be harmed if moved | Ask for clinical triage | Explain clearly why the patient cannot safely attend. |
| Transport difficulty only | Usually attend surgery or arrange transport | This is not usually enough for a GP home visit. |
| Emergency symptoms | Call 999 | Do not wait for a GP home visit. |
Register with Cranleigh Medical Practice as a new patient
The registration page says patients can fill out an online registration form or visit reception from 10am to 6pm to collect a paper registration form. It also says the practice can only register patients who live within its catchment area. The NHS online registration service says you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number to start the process.
Use the practice postcode checker or contact the surgery if you are unsure.
The NHS online registration service securely emails your registration form to the surgery.
Reception can provide paper forms from 10am to 6pm.
The practice advises having at least one month’s supply because records may take time to arrive.
For safe prescribing, especially benzodiazepines, opiates and similar medicines, official proof such as a reorder slip can help.
Clinics and services patients often need
CQC’s inspection summary notes services such as minor surgery, joint injections, coil and implant clinics, asthma clinics, wound care, chronic disease reviews, child immunisations, diabetes clinics, new patient checks and holiday vaccinations/advice. Exact services can change by staffing, appointment type and clinical need.
Parking, disabled access, children, interpreter and chaperone help
The official surgery-details page lists disabled toilet, induction loop, step-free access, wheelchair access, car parking, cycle parking, disabled parking, baby changing facility and parent and baby room. The appointment guidance also asks patients to tell the practice if they need an interpreter or other communication needs.
Parking
Car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking are listed. Allow extra time at busy clinic times.
Step-free and wheelchair access
Step-free access, wheelchair access and disabled toilet are listed.
Interpreter and communication needs
Tell the practice when requesting an appointment if you need an interpreter or communication support.
Chaperone
The appointment page says trained chaperones are available for consultations, examinations or procedures.
Hello, I have an appointment or request with Cranleigh Medical Practice. I need help with [wheelchair access / hearing loop / interpreter / chaperone / carer support]. Can this be added to my booking before I attend?
Reviews, CQC rating and patient participation
CQC lists Cranleigh Medical Practice as Overall Good, with Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led all rated Good. The practice also has a Patient Participation Group route for patients who want to give feedback and help improve services. Use online reviews carefully because old comments may not reflect current online forms, staff or access arrangements.
CQC inspected quality
CQC lists the practice as Overall Good and all five key questions as Good.
Patient Participation Group
The PPG gives patients a way to share views on care, staff, services and access.
Be careful with old reviews
Check dates before trusting a review. Old comments may not reflect current services.
Look for patterns
One angry review is less useful than repeated, recent, specific themes.
Email address, online contact and safe message route
Patients often search for “Cranleigh Medical Practice email”, but for most patient queries the safer route is the official online form, NHS App or phone. Ordinary email should not be used for urgent symptoms, confidential medical details or same-day help unless the practice specifically tells you to use it.
| Need | Best route | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Urgent symptoms | Phone, NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity | Email may not be read quickly enough. |
| Non-urgent medical request | Official “Help with a medical issue” form | It connects the request to clinical triage. |
| Admin query | Official admin form | Do not use admin forms for medical symptoms. |
| Prescription request | NHS App, online form or drop-in box | Repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone. |
| Records request | Subject Access Request route | Medical records need identity checks. |
Complaints, concerns and formal feedback
The official complaints page says concerns are usually resolved quickly and informally, often within 10 working days. Formal complaints are acknowledged within 3 working days, and the practice aims to provide a full response within 6 months. Complaints can be made in person, by telephone, in writing or through a representative with appropriate consent.
Include dates, times, names if known, what happened, what harm or concern exists, and what outcome you want.
Many concerns can be resolved informally.
Formal complaints need investigation and written response.
The practice may need written authority before discussing another patient’s record.
Cranleigh Medical Practice map, directions and photos
Address: Cranleigh Medical Practice, 18 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AE. Use the map for planning only. Confirm your appointment time, opening hours and access needs before leaving home.
Before travelling
Check appointment time, clinician type, opening hours, access needs and whether you need to bring medication, samples, letters or forms.
If you are late
Call reception as soon as possible. Some nurse, blood-test or time-limited appointments may not be able to run late safely.
If you need photos
Use Google Maps street-level images where available, but rely on the official address rather than old third-party photos.
If someone else is driving
Send them the full address and postcode: 18 High Street, Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8AE.
What to do when Cranleigh Medical Practice is closed
The official contact page lists local urgent care options and the appointment guidance says to use NHS 111 when the surgery is closed. For life-threatening emergencies, call 999. For urgent minor injuries or illnesses that cannot wait for a GP, check NHS 111 first so you are directed to the right place.
| Problem | Use this service | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, severe bleeding, collapse, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | You need medical help today and cannot wait for the practice to reopen. |
| Minor injuries and illness near Cranleigh | Haslemere Urgent Treatment Centre if NHS 111/practice guidance says it is suitable | Official contact page lists Haslemere UTC for minor burns, suspected broken bones, cuts and minor head injuries for adults and children over age 2. |
| Later evening urgent care | Woking Urgent Treatment Centre if directed | Official contact page lists Woking UTC as open 8am–8pm, 365 days a year. |
| Minor illness or medicine advice | Local pharmacy | Coughs, colds, sore throat, minor rash, aches and pains, medicine side effects. |
| Mental health crisis | NHS 111, Samaritans 116 123, or 999 if immediate danger | Mental health emergencies should be treated as seriously as physical emergencies. |
CQC rating and quality note
CQC lists Cranleigh Medical Practice at 18 High Street as Overall: Good. CQC also lists Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Good. CQC records can change, so always check the official CQC profile for live inspection information.
Official source check and reference notes
Official sources checked before writing: NHS.uk, the official Cranleigh Medical Practice website, contact and opening-hours details, surgery details, appointment guidance, online request guidance, repeat prescription guidance, NHS App information, test-results guidance, fit-note guidance, registration guidance, staff page, named GP page, complaints page, CQC and local urgent-care notes on the official contact page.
Official links: NHS.uk profile · Official practice website · Contact and opening hours · Appointments · Repeat prescriptions · Test results · Fit notes · New patient registration · Doctors and staff · Complaints · CQC · NHS 111
Why this page is built this way: real users search phone, opening hours, appointments, doctors, NHS App, online form, prescriptions, pharmacy, test results, sick notes, registration, parking, reviews and CQC. This guide answers those intents in one place while still sending users to official sources for final confirmation.