Brampton Medical Practice Brampton

Emergency first: This is an independent patient guide, not the NHS and not Brampton Medical Practice. Call 999 now for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, seizure not stopping, severe allergic reaction, serious injury, overdose, or someone not responding. For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening when the practice is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111.

Brampton and rural Cumbria GP guide

Brampton Medical Practice: four-site GP access, appointments, prescriptions and NHS 111 help

Brampton Medical Practice is an NHS GP and dispensing practice based at 4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1NL, with services across Brampton, White Lion, Corby Hill and Wetheral. This guide gives the practical route for appointments, opening hours, Saturday access, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, registration, online services, team roles, access needs, map and out-of-hours help.

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999

Danger signsCall 999. Brampton Medical Practice is not an emergency service.

Need GP helpContact by phone, online or visiting the practice during opening hours.

Repeat medicineNHS App, Patient Access or dispensary slip. Allow 10 working days.

111

Closed or awayUse NHS 111 online or phone 111 for urgent non-emergency care.

Main Brampton Surgery phone

01697 72551

Use this for: appointments, same-day medical advice, branch-site questions, fit-note requests, test results after the right waiting time, registration help, access needs, online-service problems and when you are unsure whether to use GP, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.

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Main address

Brampton Medical Practice
4 Market Place
Brampton
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA8 1NL

Use the full Market Place address because the practice also operates White Lion, Corby Hill, Wetheral and a Brampton collection hub.

Open directions

Main phone

01697 72551

Repeat line

016977 41500

Main hours

Mon–Fri 8am–6:30pm

CQC

Overall Good

Fast answer: Brampton Medical Practice main surgery is at 4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1NL. Phone 01697 72551; repeat line 016977 41500. Main surgery hours are listed as Monday to Friday 8am–6:30pm, Saturday 9am–11:45am for pre-booked appointments only, and Sunday closed. The practice says Saturday is not walk-in, phone access and online booking/triage are not available on Saturday mornings, and bank holidays are closed.

What Brampton Medical Practice searchers usually need

Most patients are looking for one practical answer: where to call, which site to attend, how to order medicine, or what to do when the surgery is closed.

Search intent	Real need	Best answer
Brampton Medical Practice appointments	How to request GP help and what happens after contact.	Contact by phone, online or visiting. The team gathers details and should tell you within one working day what happens next.
Brampton Medical Practice opening hours	Which branch is open and when.	Main site is Mon–Fri 8am–6:30pm; branch hours vary; Saturday is pre-booked only at Brampton.
Brampton Medical Practice repeat prescriptions	How to order medicine safely.	Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, or drop off repeat slip at a dispensary. Allow 10 working days.
Brampton Medical Practice repeat line	Phone route for prescription information.	Official contact page lists repeat line 016977 41500 for Brampton Surgery.
White Lion Surgery Brampton	Address and branch opening.	17 High Cross St, Brampton CA8 1RP; Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm; pre-booked appointments.
Corby Hill / Wetheral surgery	Branch hours and collection access.	Corby Hill and Wetheral are part-time branch sites with lunch closures; check exact days before travelling.

Decision hub: pick the safest route first

Use this before phoning, travelling, or filling in the wrong form.

Life-threatening emergency

Call 999 or go straight to A&E. The practice states it does not offer an emergency service.

Urgent and practice closed

Use 111.nhs.uk or call 111. This is for urgent help that cannot wait until the practice reopens.

Need GP appointment or advice

Call, go online through the practice website/NHS App, or visit during opening hours. Reception gathers details for clinical assessment.

Repeat medicine

Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, or drop off your repeat slip at a dispensary. Allow 10 working days.

Test result

Wait around 5 working days unless told otherwise, then view in NHS account or phone/visit between 2pm and 6:30pm.

Fit note

Self-certify for 7 days or less. For more than 7 days, use the sick-note request form, phone or visit during opening hours.

Four surgery sites: address, phone and what to check before travelling

Brampton Medical Practice is a dispensing practice operating across four sites. Access, opening and collection arrangements vary, so always check the right site before leaving home.

Official contact page Official opening hours

Site	Address / phone	Best use
Brampton Surgery	4 Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA8 1NL Phone: 01697 72551 Repeat line: 016977 41500	Main surgery, pre-booked appointments, enquiries and main contact route.
White Lion Surgery	17 High Cross St, Brampton CA8 1RP Phone listed: 016977 2551	Pre-booked appointments; weekday branch access.
Corby Hill Surgery	Beech House, Corby Hill, Carlisle CA4 8PL Phone listed: 016977 2551	Pre-booked appointments and prescription collections on listed open days.
Wetheral Surgery	Yew Tree Cottage, Wetheral, Cumbria CA4 8JD Phone listed: 01697 72551	Pre-booked appointments and prescription collections on listed open days.
Collection Hub – Brampton	Market Place, Brampton CA8 1RW Phone listed: 016977 2551	Brampton collection hub; check collection timing before travelling.

Local branch tip: if your appointment, prescription or collection is at a branch site, check the branch day and lunch closure first. Do not assume all four sites follow the same timetable.

Opening hours: main site, branches, Saturday and bank holidays

Official opening hours NHS profile

Site / day	Official hours	Patient note
Brampton main surgery	Mon–Fri 8am–6:30pm; Sat 9am–11:45am pre-booked only; Sun closed	Saturday is not walk-in and the practice is not contactable by phone or online triage on Saturday mornings.
White Lion Surgery	Mon–Fri 8am–5:30pm; Sat/Sun closed	Pre-booked appointments only.
Corby Hill	Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am–1pm and 1:30pm–6pm; Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun closed	Useful for pre-booked appointments and prescription collections on open days.
Wetheral	Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 8:30am–1pm and 1:30pm–6pm; Wed/Sat/Sun closed	Check day carefully before travelling.
Brampton Collection Hub	8am–6pm listed on contact page	Use for collection only if directed; confirm if unsure.
Bank holidays	Closed on all bank holidays	Order prescriptions early before bank holidays.

Saturday warning: Saturday morning at Brampton is for pre-booked appointments only. There is no walk-in service, no appointment booking or triage access, and no phone/online contact on Saturday mornings.

Appointments: what happens when you contact the practice

The patient charter says you can contact the practice by visiting, going online through the website or NHS App, or calling. The team gathers details so the GP team can assess what is best based on clinical need, and you should be told within one working day what happens next.

Official appointments page You and Your General Practice NHS App Call main surgery

Decide if it is emergency, urgent or routine.
999 for emergencies, 111 for urgent help when closed, practice contact for GP assessment during opening hours.

Contact the practice.
Use the practice website/NHS App route, call, or visit during opening hours. Branch opening times vary.

Give symptom details clearly.
Reception is working on behalf of the GP partners and asks questions so the GP team can assess clinical need.

Wait for the next-step plan.
The practice says this may be face-to-face, telephone, video, a text response, pharmacy advice or another NHS service.

Cancel if you cannot attend.
If you fail to notify the practice that you cannot attend, you may receive a default letter; persistent defaulters may be removed from the list.

Use Saturday correctly.
Saturday morning Brampton appointments are pre-booked only. Do not use Saturday as a walk-in or new triage route.

Phone / online request script

Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered with Brampton Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting work or sleep]. I can attend [Brampton / White Lion / Corby Hill / Wetheral] if available. Is this best for a GP, ANP, nurse, pharmacist, NHS 111 or another service?

Repeat prescriptions: 10-working-day warning, online routes and dispensary slips

The official prescription page says to allow 10 working days for prescriptions to be processed. The easiest routes are NHS account/NHS App and Patient Access. You can also drop off your repeat slip at any of the dispensaries.

Official prescriptions page NHS account / NHS App Patient Access

NHS

NHS account / NHS App

Shows repeat medicines and dosage so you can choose the items you need.

Patient Access

Online ordering route listed by the practice.

Slip

Repeat slip

Drop off the repeat slip at any practice dispensary if online access is not suitable.

10d

Time rule

Allow 10 working days. Order earlier before bank holidays, travel or medicine reviews.

Prescription issue	What it means	Action
Medicine is on repeat	It should appear in NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access.	Select the exact items and dosage you need.
Medicine not listed	Some regular medication may not be recorded as repeat and may need GP authorisation each issue.	Submit request early; the team may pass it to GP to action.
Medication review due	Repeat medication is reviewed at least once a year.	Book the appropriate review to avoid delay to further prescriptions.
28-day prescribing	Practice explains 28-day prescribing helps reduce waste from unused medicines.	Plan collection rhythm and avoid last-minute orders.
Out of hours medicine problem	If urgent and cannot wait until reopening, NHS 111 can direct you.	Use 111 online or phone 111.

High-value medicine tip: because the practice says allow 10 working days, order when you still have at least 2 weeks of medicine. This protects you from weekends, bank holidays, branch closures, dispensing workload, GP authorisation and review delays.

Test results: when to check, who can ask, and what reception can say

The official results page says results usually take about 5 working days unless you are told otherwise. Once a doctor has reviewed results, you can view them in NHS account/NHS App, phone between 2pm and 6:30pm, or visit.

Official test results page NHS account

Question	Official answer	Patient action
How long should I wait?	As a general rule, approximately 5 working days.	Do not request a doctor call if the result is not yet available.
Where can I view results?	NHS account through the NHS website or NHS App.	Check online after the expected result time.
When should I phone?	Phone between 14:00 and 18:30.	Avoid early morning appointment pressure for routine results.
Can reception explain results?	Reception staff are not qualified to comment and can only advise what GP has advised.	Ask for clinical follow-up if you do not understand.
Can someone else ask?	Strict confidentiality; results usually only to the person they relate to unless permission exists or the person cannot understand them.	Arrange permission before a carer or relative calls.

Sick / fit notes: 7-day rule and 2-working-day response

Official sick / fit note page SC2 self-certification form

Situation	Rule	Action
Off sick 7 days or less	Employer can ask you to self-certify.	Use employer form or SC2 form if employer has no form.
Off sick more than 7 days	Use sick note request form Monday to Friday; practice says it responds within 2 working days during opening times.	Use form, phone 016977 2551 or visit reception when open.
Seen by practice or hospital letter received	You may not need to see GP again.	Complete fit note request form for doctor review.
No GP/hospital information about illness	You cannot get certificate without appointment.	Book routine appointment; urgent appointments are not for certificates.
Returning to work with support	Fit note can say “may be fit for work” with advice such as altered duties or hours.	Tell GP what work tasks are difficult.

Fit-note request wording

I have been off work since [date]. My illness/injury is [condition]. I have already seen [GP/hospital/clinician] on [date], or I have not yet been seen. I need the note for [date range]. My work involves [lifting/driving/standing/night shifts/desk work], and my main limitation is [specific limitation].

Register as a new or temporary patient

The official new-patient page says to check you live inside the practice boundary first. It asks patients to provide an NHS number when registering. It also says the practice does not need proof of identity or address.

Official new patients page Register online with NHS NHS profile

Check the practice boundary.
The official page says to check you live in the boundary area before registering.

Find your NHS number if possible.
The practice asks for your NHS number when registering.

Register online or collect a form.
Online registration is available through the NHS GP registration route. Paper GSM1 forms can be collected from the main site.

One form per family member.
The practice says a New Patient Registration Form is needed for each member of the family.

Return paper forms to Brampton main site.
Return completed forms to Brampton Medical Practice, 4 Market Place, Brampton.

Temporary patient?
You may be registered temporarily for up to 3 months if away from home, but not in the same town/area where you are already registered.

Medication tip before switching GP: order repeat medication before registration changes where possible, because records can take time to arrive and repeat medicine may need review.

Online services, NHS App, Patient Access and records

Official online services Official patient record page NHS App

Task	Best route	Important note
Order repeat medicine	NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access.	Shows repeat medicine and dosage so you can select items.
Cancel appointment	The appointment page says appointments can be cancelled through your online app.	Cancel early so the slot can be offered to another patient.
View test results	NHS account after GP review.	Reception cannot clinically interpret results.
Medical record sharing	Consent-based sharing with other health providers where needed.	Patients control sharing on a need-to-know basis.
Emergency Care Summary	Central NHS summary for emergency care.	Contains medications and allergies; tell GP surgery if you do not want one made.

Clinics, contraception, maternity and local hospital services

Official services page Clinics we offer Contraception services Brampton Cottage Hospital info

Blood pressure checks

Cervical smears

Contraceptive services

Child health and immunisations

Drug and alcohol advice

Maternity services

Travel health

Self-referrals

Carers support

Veteran support

Electronic prescribing

Non-NHS services

Service	Official detail	Patient action
Maternity	Midwife clinics are held at Brampton Cottage Hospital on Tuesdays and Thursdays.	Ask practice/midwife route for booking if pregnant.
Contraception	Practice says it can provide a full range including intrauterine devices, injections, emergency contraception, implants and vasectomies.	Book normal appointment for advice or relevant service.
Family planning clinic	Solway Clinic, Hilltop Heights, London Road, Carlisle CA1 2NS; phone 01228 608989.	Call Solway Clinic for family-planning appointments.
Brampton Cottage Hospital	Local hospital has step-up/stepdown beds, physiotherapy, podiatry, outpatient clinics and community services listed.	Use only if directed by the right NHS service.

Doctors, ANP, nurses, dispensary and PCN team

The official team page was last reviewed on 2 July 2026. Staff can change, so use names as a current official snapshot, not a guarantee of availability.

Official practice team page Training practice note

Team area	Official detail	Useful patient note
GP Partners	Dr Matthew Cooper, Dr Mark Alban, Dr Marcus Rieborn, Dr Craig Trotter, Dr Victoria Trotter, Dr Katrina Fraser.	Ask for preferred clinician where possible, but access depends on availability.
Doctors	Dr Alison French, Dr Elizabeth Borlase, Dr Mahdi Nazar, Dr Andrew Carter, Dr Kannadinessh Charless, Dr Adam Horsnell.	You may be seen by a GP, registrar, ANP or another clinician depending on need.
ANP / ACP	ANPs assess, diagnose and treat acute illness and can prescribe; Natalie Sandford listed as ANP, Patricia Roberts listed as ACP.	Suitable for many acute problems that do not require a GP partner.
Nursing and HCA	Nurse leads and nursing team, nurse associate, healthcare assistants and phlebotomist are listed.	Useful for reviews, blood tests, smears, injections and long-term condition support.
Dispensary	Practice has dispensers and dispensary receptionists listed.	Important because Brampton is a dispensing practice across multiple sites.
Training practice	Doctors train GP registrars, FY2 doctors and medical students; video recording may be requested for training.	You can say no to video recording and it should not affect your care.

Access, parking and rural branch visit tips

The official contact page says accessibility varies across the four sites and patients should speak to reception for assistance. It lists disabled parking, disabled WC, induction loop, wheelchair access and step-free access.

Official contact and access details

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Access support

Disabled parking, disabled WC, induction loop, wheelchair access and step-free access are listed, but access varies by site.

Parking tip

Market Place and village branch parking can be busy. Allow extra time for Brampton town centre, collection hub visits and mobility needs.

Collection tip

Check whether your prescription is due at Brampton, Corby Hill, Wetheral or another collection route before travelling.

Car

Rural travel tip

Because the practice covers a large geographical area, plan around bus times, branch lunch closures, bank holidays and weather disruption.

Patient records, sharing and Emergency Care Summary

The patient-record page explains that medical data may be shared between healthcare teams such as GP surgeries and district nursing where needed, with patient consent and need-to-know access.

Official patient record page

Record topic	What it means	Action
Sharing GP data	Clinicians may need up-to-date information when attending patients.	Ask the practice about consent and sharing preferences.
Need-to-know access	Patients can consent to which providers access data.	Review who needs access; not every service needs every record.
Emergency Care Summary	Central NHS summary contains medications and allergies for emergency care when surgery is closed.	Tell GP surgery if you do not want an ECS made for you.
Emergency access	You should normally be asked before staff access ECS unless medically unable.	Carry medication/allergy information if you have complex needs.

CQC rating, patient population and quality snapshot

CQC lists Brampton Medical Practice at 4 Market Place, Brampton, Cumbria CA8 1NL. The overall rating is Good, published 30 November 2023. CQC says the practice delivers a General Medical Services contract to a patient population of over 16,000 and has branches in Wetheral and Corby Hill.

Official CQC inspection summary CQC registration details

CQC item	Official detail
Overall inspection	Good.
Key questions	Safe Good, Effective Good, Caring Good, Responsive Good, Well-led Good.
Out of hours	Provided by 111 and Cumbria Health On Call.
Patient profile	Higher percentage of patients over 65 compared with local area.
Patient Participation Group	CQC notes an active Patient Participation Group.

Map and directions to Brampton Medical Practice

Main site: Brampton Medical Practice, 4 Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria CA8 1NL. Use this map for travel planning only; confirm appointment site before leaving because the practice also uses White Lion, Corby Hill and Wetheral.

Before travelling

Check site name, appointment type, branch hours, lunch closure, accessibility needs, medicine slips, sample containers and ID if requested.

For a driver or carer

Send the exact site address, not only “Brampton Medical Practice,” because the practice operates across four sites.

Saturday visit

Attend only if pre-booked. Saturday is not for walk-ins, appointment booking or phone/online triage.

Branch collections

Corby Hill and Wetheral have limited open days. Check before making a rural trip for prescriptions or paperwork.

What to do when Brampton Medical Practice is closed

Official closed guidance NHS 111 online NHS urgent care guide

Problem	Use this	Examples / note
Life-threatening emergency	999	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, not responding.
Urgent but not life-threatening	111.nhs.uk or 111	Cannot wait until surgery reopens, away from home, unsure which service you need.
Concerned about child under 5	Phone 111	Practice says to use the free 111 phone service for under-5 concerns.
Routine medicine	NHS App / Patient Access / dispensary slip	Do not use urgent services for routine repeat prescriptions unless genuinely urgent.
Certificate / admin	Wait for opening hours	Fit notes, routine letters, record questions and non-urgent admin should wait.

Official action links used

This guide explains the practical steps first, then gives the official links for final confirmation and action.

Official practice website · Contact and sites · Opening hours · Appointments · You and Your General Practice · Prescriptions · Test results · Fit notes · New patients · Online services · Patient record · Services · Clinics · Practice team · NHS profile · CQC profile

Brampton Medical Practice FAQs

What is Brampton Medical Practice phone number?

The main Brampton Surgery phone number is 01697 72551. The official contact page also lists a Brampton repeat line: 016977 41500.

Where is Brampton Medical Practice?

The main surgery is at 4 Market Place, Brampton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA8 1NL. The practice also operates White Lion Surgery, Corby Hill Surgery, Wetheral Surgery and a Brampton collection hub.

What are Brampton Medical Practice main opening hours?

The main Brampton Surgery is listed as Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9am to 11:45am for pre-booked appointments only, and Sunday closed.

Can I walk in on Saturday morning?

No. The official opening-hours page says Saturday at Brampton is pre-booked appointments only. It also says there is no walk-in service, no appointment booking/triage access, and no phone or online triage access on Saturday mornings.

How do I request a GP appointment?

Contact the practice during opening hours by phone, online through the practice website/NHS App route, or visiting the practice. The team gathers details so the GP team can assess what is best based on clinical need and should tell you within one working day what happens next.

How do I cancel an appointment?

Tell reception if you cannot attend so the slot can be offered to another patient. The appointment page says missed appointments may trigger a default letter, and persistent defaulters may be removed from the practice list.

How do I order repeat prescriptions?

Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access, or drop off your repeat slip at one of the practice dispensaries. The practice says these routes show repeat medicine and dosage so you can choose the items you need.

How long do prescriptions take?

The official prescription page says to allow 10 working days for prescriptions to be processed. Order early before weekends, bank holidays, travel and medication reviews.

When should I check test results?

The official test-results page says results usually take approximately 5 working days. Once a doctor has reviewed them, you can view results in NHS account/NHS App, phone between 2pm and 6:30pm, or visit the practice.

Can reception explain my test results?

Reception staff are not qualified to comment on results. They can only advise what the GP has advised. Ask for clinical follow-up if you do not understand the result.

How do I get a sick or fit note?

For 7 days or less, use self-certification. For more than 7 days, use the sick note request form Monday to Friday, phone the practice, or visit reception. The practice says it responds within 2 working days during opening times.

Is Brampton Medical Practice accepting new patients?

The NHS profile currently says the surgery is accepting new patients. The practice asks patients to check the boundary area first and provide an NHS number when registering.

Do I need proof of identity or address to register?

The official new-patient page says the practice does not need to see proof of identity or address. It does ask patients to provide an NHS number when registering.

What is the CQC rating for Brampton Medical Practice?

CQC lists Brampton Medical Practice as Overall Good. The published inspection summary dated 30 November 2023 lists Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Good.

What should I do when Brampton Medical Practice is closed?

Use NHS 111 online or phone 111 for urgent medical help that cannot wait until the surgery reopens. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Independent directory disclaimer: medicalpracticeuk.org is not the NHS, not NHS 111, not CQC and not Brampton Medical Practice. This guide is for general patient information only. Opening hours, appointment routes, branch access, prescription rules, registration status, staff names, services, CQC details and contact numbers can change. Always confirm important details with the official practice website, NHS.uk, NHS 111, CQC or the surgery before relying on them.

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