Addison Road Medical Practice: NHS GP Surgery Road
Trying to contact a GP in Walthamstow, register after moving nearby, or work out whether to use the surgery, NHS 111, a pharmacy or A&E? This guide gives you the practical routes first, then explains appointments, prescriptions, test results, fit notes, access, road closures and travel.
Use this number for: appointment questions, urgent same-day help, prescription problems, registration support, disabled access questions, test result questions, fit note queries, or if online forms are difficult.
Addison Road Medical Practice
46 Ravenswood Road
Walthamstow, London
E17 9LY
Use the full address. There are other London GP surgeries with similar names, so search by Ravenswood Road and postcode.
Get directionsAddison Road Medical Practice is a Walthamstow GP surgery for NHS patients who need routine care, appointment requests, online help, prescriptions and new patient registration. Many people land on this page because they do not know whether to phone, use Klinik, open the NHS App, ask a pharmacy, or use NHS 111.
This page is written as a patient desk guide. It uses plain British English and avoids NHS jargon where possible. It is especially useful if you are new to the area, anxious about calling reception, helping an older relative, or trying to organise care around work, school runs or travel.
Is Addison Road Medical Practice open today?
The official opening-hours page lists Addison Road Medical Practice as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. It lists Saturday and Sunday as closed. The practice also says it is closed on bank holidays.
| Day | Official listed hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Use phone, online request, NHS App or reception routes. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Good for routine appointment, test result and prescription queries. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Use Klinik early if your request is not an emergency. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Order repeat medicine before the weekend if you are running low. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Do not leave urgent medicine or admin requests until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | Closed | Enhanced Access appointments may be available through the PCN, booked through the practice. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help or 999 for emergencies. |
Which service should you use first?
This section helps you avoid the wrong route. It is better to use the right NHS service first than wait in the wrong queue.
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 surgery is closed, or you are not sure which NHS service is right. Use 111 online or phone 111.
Contact Addison Road Medical Practice
Use the GP surgery for ongoing symptoms, repeat medicines, fit notes, test result questions, referrals, long-term conditions and routine health concerns.
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 Addison Road Medical Practice
The official practice website lists online appointment requests and telephone booking. Use the route that matches your problem. If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly, do not wait for a routine online reply.
Call the surgery
Call 020 8176 9110. Say your name, date of birth, phone number and one clear sentence about the problem. Reception may ask questions so they can direct you to the right doctor, nurse or service.
Best for: urgent same-day help, children, older patients, worsening symptoms, home visit questions, prescription problems or if online forms are difficult.
Use Klinik online
The practice says its online service, Klinik, is available Monday to Friday from 7:30am until appointments have been booked and the practice has reached a safe level of demand.
Best for: non-urgent symptoms, admin requests, fit note questions, prescription messages, medical questions and requests that are easier to write than explain by phone.
Use the NHS App
The NHS App can help with repeat prescriptions, some health record access, appointment information and NHS messages where enabled. It is useful if you prefer managing NHS tasks on your phone.
Change or cancel an appointment
The practice asks patients to give as much notice as possible when cancelling. You may be able to cancel through your NHS account, the GP online system, or by phoning the surgery.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am a patient at Addison Road 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 can ask for more details if needed.
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 Addison Road Medical Practice’s own instructions for local appointment routes.
How to register with Addison Road Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Addison Road Medical Practice as accepting new patients. You should still check that your home address is in the area the practice covers before completing registration.
Use NHS Find a GP or contact the surgery. Ask: “I live at this postcode. Can I register with Addison Road Medical Practice?”
Start from NHS.uk or the official practice website. If online registration is available, complete it carefully. If you cannot use online services, 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 make registration easier. 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 repeat medicine, tell the practice and your pharmacy when registering. This helps avoid running out while your records move from your previous GP.
What to bring to your GP appointment
Bring anything that helps the doctor or nurse understand your problem quickly. This is especially useful if you are new to the practice, take several medicines, or are helping someone else.
Addison Road Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
Order repeat medicine before you run out. Allow extra time before weekends, bank holidays, travel or if your medicine needs a 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.
Practice website
Use the official practice website for prescription guidance and medication contact routes. This is useful for routine repeat requests and medication questions.
Pharmacy help
Your local pharmacy can often help with medicine advice, side effects, prescription collection and repeat prescription process questions.
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.
Addison Road Medical Practice test results and blood test questions
The official practice website includes a quick link for getting test results. The safest route is to follow the instruction given when your 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 your NHS App if available
Some patients can see parts of their GP record or test information through the NHS App. Availability depends on your account and practice settings.
Call if you are 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
The official appointments page explains that you need a doctor’s fit note if you have been ill for more than 7 days in a row and have taken sick leave. This includes non-working days, weekends and bank holidays.
Ask whether they need self-certification or a GP fit note.
If you need a fit note, use the online route 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 already spoke 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
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 and visiting the surgery
The official contact page lists several accessibility and parking features for Addison Road Medical Practice. Check before travelling if access is important for you.
Disabled access
Listed facilities include disabled parking, disabled WC, induction loop, signing service, step-free access and wheelchair access.
Parking and cycles
The official page lists car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking. Check local restrictions before travelling.
Road closures
The practice says road closures are in effect around the surgery from 8:30am to 9:15am and 3pm to 4pm Monday to Friday during term time.
Language and hearing support
Ask about interpreter help, signing support, induction loop or other reasonable adjustments when booking.
Hello, I need help in [language]. Can you arrange an interpreter for my appointment or phone call?
Addison Road Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Addison Road Medical Practice, 46 Ravenswood Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 9LY. Use the map for planning only and check your appointment time before leaving.
By car or taxi
Use postcode E17 9LY. If travelling during school run times, check road closure notices and allow extra time.
By train or Tube
Use Transport for London journey planning for Walthamstow routes. Check step-free access if mobility matters.
By bus
Use TfL or Traveline for live routes to Walthamstow and Ravenswood Road. Bus routes can change because of road works or closures.
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 Addison Road 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 surgery 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. |
| Urgent medicine problem | NHS 111 or pharmacy | If you are running out of important medicine when the GP is closed, 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 doctor or nurse avoid mistakes.
Term-time closure windows may affect Ravenswood Road travel.
CQC rating and official checks
The official CQC location page lists Addison Road Medical Practice as rated Good overall, with Good ratings across safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led. The latest inspection shown by CQC was 26 March 2019, with report publication on 10 May 2019.
Always check the live CQC page before relying on a rating because CQC profiles can change after inspections, provider updates or new evidence reviews.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against official Addison Road Medical Practice pages, NHS.uk and CQC. It is an independent directory page and may not update at the same time as NHS systems.
Main reference sources used: the official practice website was used for phone number, address, online consultation, opening hours, accessibility, out-of-hours routes, road-closure notice, appointment routes and quick links. NHS.uk was used for the GP profile, NHS code, address and new-patient status. CQC was used for the current official inspection rating information.
Official links: Official Addison Road Medical Practice website · Official contact page · Official opening hours · Klinik online consultation page · NHS.uk profile · CQC Addison Road Medical Practice listing · NHS 111 online · NHS App
Why this matters: GP opening times, online forms, registration status, access facilities, road restrictions and CQC records can change. This page links back to official sources so patients can verify live details before calling, travelling or relying on the information.