Lees Medical Practice: appointments, hours, prescriptions, registration and Athens Way help
Lees Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3BP. This page is designed as a quick action guide: call the surgery, use NHS App routes, check registration, order repeat medicine, find the building, use the pharmacy beside the practice, understand CQC notes, and choose NHS 111 or 999 when safer.
Use this number for: appointment help, urgent same-day questions, online-access problems, repeat-prescription issues, test-result timing, registration questions, disabled access, carer/consent questions, complaints process, or if you are unsure whether to use GP, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.
Lees Medical Practice
Athens Way
Lees
Oldham
Lancashire
OL4 3BP
Use the exact Athens Way address because “Lees Medical Practice” can be confused with other Lees/Leeds/Leigh practices.
Open directionsDecision hub: GP, NHS App, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999?
Use this to avoid the wrong route, especially because not every issue needs a GP appointment.
Call 999 now
Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, serious allergic reaction, overdose, severe burns, seizure not stopping, serious injury or not responding.
Call the surgery
Urgent same-day GP question, child/frail/pregnancy concern, worsening symptoms, home-visit query, test-result issue, online access problem or medication that cannot wait.
Use NHS App / NHS website
Try for appointment booking where enabled, repeat prescription requests, prescription tracking, nominated pharmacy and NHS account services.
Use pharmacy first
Coughs, colds, sore throat, earache, sinusitis, insect bites, impetigo, shingles, UTI in eligible women, medicines advice and blood pressure checks may be suitable for pharmacy advice.
Use NHS 111
Urgent medical problem when you are not sure what to do, especially when the surgery is closed and it is not life-threatening.
Use CQC / complaints route
If access, communication or front-desk experience is a concern, keep dates, times and names, then use the practice complaints route or CQC feedback if appropriate.
Opening hours: what is verified and what to check live
NHS profile pages can show live “open/closed” status, and third-party listings commonly show weekday core hours. Because the standalone practice website was not reliably accessible during this check, use NHS profile and phone before travelling.
| Time issue | Best action | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Want to know if open now? | Check NHS profile first, then phone. | Bank holidays, staff training and local changes can affect access. |
| Need same-day help? | Phone early and explain symptoms clearly. | GP teams triage by urgency and the right clinician, not just queue order. |
| Need routine admin? | Avoid peak morning phone pressure if it can wait. | Mornings are usually busiest for appointment requests. |
| Need prescription before weekend? | Order early and check pharmacy timing. | NHS App says chosen pharmacies often take 3–5 days before medicine is ready. |
| Surgery closed and urgent? | Use NHS 111 online or call 111. | NHS 111 can direct you to the right urgent service. |
Appointments: simple micro-step route
NHS guidance says GP surgeries may offer appointments with different professionals, including GP, nurse, clinical pharmacist or physiotherapist, and appointments may be face-to-face, phone or online.
Emergency = 999. Urgent but not life-threatening and closed/unsure = NHS 111. Routine = GP surgery route.
NHS says some GP appointments may be booked online, but surgeries may only make some appointments available online.
For Lees-specific appointment details, phone 0161 652 1285 because a reliable official appointment page was not publicly accessible in this check.
Reception may ask what you need help with so the surgery can choose the correct professional and timescale.
You may be routed to a nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, healthcare assistant or GP depending on the issue.
Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Lees Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear issue]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting sleep or work]. I have tried [medicine or self-care]. Is this best for a GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999?
Repeat prescriptions: NHS App first, then surgery if blocked
NHS App help says repeat prescription requests can be made by selecting Prescriptions, then Request a repeat prescription. It also says urgent medicine problems should go to the GP surgery during hours, or NHS 111 out of hours.
Best online route
Use NHS App or NHS website if repeat prescriptions are enabled for your record.
Choose pharmacy
Nominate a pharmacy so approved prescriptions can be sent electronically.
Collection timing
NHS App guidance says a chosen pharmacy usually takes 3–5 days before medicine is ready to collect.
Urgent medicine
If you need medicine urgently out of hours, use NHS 111 online or call 111.
| Prescription problem | What it may mean | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine not listed | It may be one-off, old, controlled, repeat dispensing, from outside England or not allowed through NHS App. | Contact the surgery and give medicine name, dose, pharmacy and remaining supply. |
| Request says waiting GP approval | The GP surgery still needs to approve it. | Wait unless urgent; phone if you are at risk of running out. |
| Approved but pharmacy not ready | Pharmacy may be preparing or waiting for stock. | Check NHS App status or contact the pharmacy if urgent. |
| Rejected by GP | Medicine may need review or may no longer be suitable. | Contact Lees Medical Practice and ask what review is needed. |
| No nominated pharmacy | You may need a barcode in NHS App or choose a pharmacy. | Nominate a pharmacy or take barcode to any pharmacy. |
| Need ID at collection | Some medicines may require ID check. | Take photo ID when collecting medicine. |
Nearby pharmacy: Rowlands Pharmacy at the same Athens Way site
NHS lists Rowlands Pharmacy at Lees Medical Practice, Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3BP. This can be useful for prescription collection, pharmacy advice and Pharmacy First-style support, but always check the NHS pharmacy profile or call before relying on live services.
| Need | Why pharmacy may help | When GP/111 is safer |
|---|---|---|
| Cough, cold, sore throat, aches | NHS says pharmacists can advise on common illnesses and medicines. | If severe, worsening, breathing difficulty, very young/elderly/frail or red flags. |
| Pharmacy First conditions | NHS lists impetigo, infected insect bites, earache, sore throat, sinusitis, UTI in eligible women and shingles. | If outside age range, symptoms are severe, or pharmacist refers you onward. |
| Medicine side effects | Pharmacists can advise on using medicines and side-effect worries. | If severe allergy, swelling, breathing difficulty or collapse: 999. |
| Old medicine disposal | NHS says old/unwanted medicine should be taken to a pharmacy, not binned or flushed. | Ask pharmacist if it is a controlled medicine or sharps issue. |
Test results: ask the right organisation first
A practice-specific Lees results page was not publicly accessible in this check, so use this safe NHS GP pattern and phone the surgery for its exact local timing.
If a hospital or clinic ordered it, contact that hospital/clinic first because they are usually responsible for explaining it.
Some patients can view test results through NHS App or NHS website services.
Call 0161 652 1285 and ask when Lees Medical Practice releases routine result information.
Results are usually discussed with the patient unless consent/proxy access is recorded.
Hello, I am asking about a test result. My name is [name], date of birth [date]. The test was [blood/urine/x-ray/other] on [date]. It was requested by [GP/hospital/clinic]. Can you tell me whether the result has arrived and what the next step is?
Fit notes and work/school admin
Use urgent GP appointments for urgent health problems, not routine paperwork. If you need a fit note, prepare dates and employer information before contacting the practice.
| Situation | Usually best route | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Off sick 7 days or less | Self-certification is usually used. | Exact dates and employer requirement. |
| Off sick more than 7 days | Ask the GP surgery for fit-note route. | Condition, dates, job demands, return-to-work limits. |
| Hospital treatment | Ask hospital team first. | Hospital should often provide evidence for recovery period. |
| School note | Ask school what evidence they accept. | GP letters may be private/admin work and may not be needed. |
| Private certificate | Ask surgery about fee and timescale. | Deadline, form, recipient and payment method. |
Register with Lees Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Lees Medical Practice as accepting new patients. NHS says everyone in England can register with a GP surgery for free, and most surgeries can register patients online.
Confirm that Lees Medical Practice is still accepting new patients at the time you apply.
NHS says online registration usually takes around 15 minutes per person.
Name, date of birth, address, current GP if any, NHS number if known, emergency contact, carer details, allergies and medicines.
NHS says you do not need ID, proof of address or proof of immigration status to register, although extra details may sometimes help transfer records.
If switching GP, request enough repeat medicine before the transfer and keep a photo/list of all medicines and doses.
Access, parking and visit planning
NHS and third-party profiles list common facilities for this site, but facility pages can change. Confirm access details directly if mobility, hearing, pushchair or parking needs are essential.
Parking
Plan extra time for parking around Athens Way. If disabled parking is essential, phone before travelling.
Exact address
Use “Lees Medical Practice, Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3BP” in maps, taxis and carer messages.
Pharmacy nearby
NHS lists Rowlands Pharmacy at the same Lees Medical Practice address, useful for prescriptions and medicines advice.
Need support?
Call ahead for wheelchair access, hearing support, interpreter needs, carer support or privacy needs.
Hello, I have an appointment/request at Lees Medical Practice. I need help with [wheelchair access / disabled parking / hearing support / interpreter / carer support / pushchair access]. Can this be noted before I attend?
CQC rating: what “Good” means here
CQC lists Lees Medical Practice as Overall Good, with Safe, Effective, Caring and Well-led rated Good, and Responsive rated Requires improvement. CQC also says the practice had made improvements since the last inspection and was no longer in breach of regulations listed in the report.
| CQC item | Official detail | Patient meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Good. | CQC says the service is performing well overall. |
| Latest assessment | 10 June 2025; report published 15 September 2025. | Use current CQC page for latest status. |
| Safe | Good. | Safety systems were rated Good. |
| Effective | Good. | Care and treatment effectiveness were rated Good. |
| Caring | Good. | Caring was rated Good. |
| Responsive | Requires improvement. | Access, timeliness or communication may be a user concern; use clear scripts and feedback route. |
| Well-led | Good. | Leadership/governance was rated Good. |
| Provider | The Jalal Practice. | That is the provider CQC lists for the service. |
| Registered manager | Dr Zia Jalal. | CQC lists this registered manager on the profile. |
Map, directions and Athens Way checklist
Address: Lees Medical Practice, Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP. Use the map for planning only and confirm opening or appointment details before leaving.
Before travelling
Check appointment time, clinician type, medicines to bring, forms, samples, hospital letters, glasses/hearing aids and access needs.
Send to driver/carer
Lees Medical Practice, Athens Way, Lees, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 3BP. Phone: 0161 652 1285.
If going for medicine
Check whether prescription is approved and which pharmacy it went to before travelling.
If late or unsure
Call reception as early as possible. Same-day appointments may be time-sensitive.
If access is difficult: what to record before feedback or complaint
CQC noted mixed patient experience and concerns about access/timeliness/front-of-house experience. A clear record helps the practice understand and respond.
I am raising this because I could not complete [appointment / prescription / result / registration] on [date]. I tried [phone / NHS App / reception]. The issue was [short facts]. The impact was [missed care / medicine delay / confusion]. Please tell me the correct route for next time and whether this can be resolved now.
When Lees Medical Practice is closed
Do not wait for the surgery to reopen if the problem is urgent or dangerous. Use the safest NHS route.
| Problem | Use this | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | 999 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | Too unwell to wait, unsure where to go, urgent advice needed. |
| Minor pharmacy issue | Pharmacy | Common illnesses, medicine advice, Pharmacy First conditions where eligible. |
| Repeat medicine running out | GP surgery if open; NHS 111 if out of hours and urgent | Do not wait until you have no doses left. |
| Routine admin | Wait for surgery route | Fit notes, registration, non-urgent result questions, routine letters. |
Official action links used
These links are placed after the useful explanation so users understand what to do before clicking.
NHS Lees Medical Practice profile · Oldham Council service listing · CQC Lees Medical Practice profile · CQC latest inspection summary · NHS GP appointment guidance · NHS App · NHS repeat prescription help · Choose nominated pharmacy · NHS Rowlands Pharmacy profile · NHS pharmacy help · NHS 111 online