Bearsted Medical Practice: NHS GP appointments, hours and patient help
Trying to contact a GP near Bearsted, Grove Green, Maidstone or the surrounding Kent villages? This guide gives the practical routes first: triage requests, opening hours, new patient registration, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, travel, access, out-of-hours help and official source checks.
Use this number for: triage help, appointment questions, urgent same-day advice, registration support, access questions, test result questions, and if the online form is difficult to use.
Bearsted Medical Practice
Yeoman Lane
Bearsted, Maidstone
ME14 4DS
Use the full address when planning travel. This helps avoid confusion with other Maidstone or Bearsted healthcare locations.
Get directionsBearsted Medical Practice serves patients in Bearsted and the wider Maidstone area. Many people land on this page because they do not just need the address — they need to know how the triage system works, when to call, how to register, how to order medicine, and what to do if the surgery is closed.
This page is written like a patient desk guide, not a formal NHS leaflet. It explains what to click, what to say, what to bring, and when to choose NHS 111, pharmacy, IC24, A&E or 999 instead of waiting for a routine GP reply.
Bearsted Medical Practice opening hours and open-today help
The official practice contact page lists Bearsted Medical Practice opening hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed. The practice home page also explains its out-of-hours route: 6pm–6:30pm call Integrated Care 24 on 0300 5555252, then from 6:30pm until 8am use NHS 111.
| Day or service | Listed information | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6pm | Use the online triage system or call reception if you need help using it. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm | Good day for appointment, prescription, registration and admin questions. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm | Use the online triage route for GP appointment requests. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm | Order medicine early if you need it before the weekend. |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm | Do not leave prescription or urgent admin questions until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when the surgery is closed. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use 999 for emergencies, NHS 111 for urgent advice, or pharmacy for minor illness. |
| 6pm–6:30pm weekdays | IC24 listed on the practice home page | Call Integrated Care 24 on 0300 5555252 if this route is still shown by the practice. |
| After 6:30pm | NHS 111 until 8am | Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent help that is not life-threatening. |
Which service should you use before calling?
This section helps Bearsted and Maidstone patients choose the right route. It saves time and helps the practice keep GP appointments for problems that need GP care.
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 111 online.
Use Bearsted Medical Practice triage
Use the GP triage route for ongoing symptoms, repeat medicine issues, fit notes, test result questions, hospital letters, 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 a Bearsted Medical Practice appointment
Bearsted Medical Practice uses online triage for GP appointment requests. If you cannot use the form, the official appointments page says you can call the surgery and receive a link to the triage system or speak to reception for guidance.
Use the online triage form
The official appointments page links to the Accurx/Florey triage form. Complete the form clearly. The practice says a GP will triage your request and contact you with an appointment booking link, advice, or signposting to a more suitable service.
Write: what is wrong, when it started, what you have tried, and what worries you most.
Call reception if you need help
Call 01622 737326. If you call the surgery, the practice says you can be sent a link to the triage system or speak to reception, who will guide you through the process.
Good for: patients without internet access, older patients, carers, children, urgent admin, or anyone who cannot complete the online form.
Nurse and HCA appointments
The official appointments page says nurse and health care assistant appointments can be pre-booked up to one month in advance. Use this for suitable planned checks, reviews or procedures.
Use NHS App services
The practice explains that the NHS App is a secure way to access NHS services. Available functions depend on your account and what the practice has enabled.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am registered with Bearsted Medical Practice. I need help with the triage form because [say the issue]. Can you guide me through the next step?
If you are calling for a child, partner, elderly parent, or someone you care for, say that clearly at the start.
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 Bearsted Medical Practice’s own instructions for triage and local appointment routes.
How to register with Bearsted Medical Practice
The official new-patients page says Bearsted Medical Practice has an open list and welcomes requests for registration from patients living in or moving to the practice area. You still need to check the boundary before relying on registration.
The official new-patients page says you need to live within the practice boundary area. Use the practice’s postcode checker or contact reception.
The practice says you can register by completing a form from reception or by using the online registration link on the official website.
The practice says new patients will be asked to complete a health questionnaire because it provides background information about you.
The practice new-patients page says patients are asked to provide two forms of identification, one with an address in the area and another such as a passport, driving licence or birth certificate.
The official page says registration can take 7–10 days to complete. Do not wait until you are unwell before trying to register.
What to bring to your GP appointment
Bringing the right things can save another call or second visit. This is very helpful for new patients, carers, older patients and people taking several medicines.
Bearsted Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
Do not wait until your last tablet. Order repeat medicine early, especially before weekends, bank holidays, travel, or if the medicine needs review.
NHS App
The practice has NHS App information on its website. Use NHS App services if your account is set up and repeat prescription ordering is available for you.
Online or website requests
The official repeat-prescriptions page says patients need to register for online services to request prescriptions through the website.
Online services setup
The practice says a form is available in surgery and patients need to bring two forms of identification, including one with the current address, when collecting login details.
Pharmacy help
Your local pharmacy can often help with medicine advice, side effects, repeat prescription process questions and prescription collection.
Bearsted Medical Practice test results and blood test questions
Many patients search for GP test results after a blood test, urine test, swab, X-ray, hospital letter, or referral. 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.
Use the practice route
If your results are not available when expected, contact the surgery and explain which test you had, when it was done, and why you are worried.
Call if symptoms change
If symptoms are worse, or you have not heard when you expected to, contact the surgery or use urgent care if needed.
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 GP 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 the online request 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 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
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 practice is based on Yeoman Lane in Bearsted. If disabled access, parking, hearing support or help in another language matters for your visit, check with the practice before travelling.
Disabled access
Call before your appointment if you need step-free access, wheelchair access, a quiet waiting space, hearing support, or another reasonable adjustment.
Parking and arrival
Use Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, ME14 4DS for route planning. Leave extra time during school, commuter or Maidstone traffic periods.
Train and bus planning
Bearsted railway station may be useful depending on where you start. Check live train, bus or taxi routes before leaving.
Language and hearing support
Ask for interpreter support when booking if English is difficult. Ask about text relay, induction loop, BSL support, or other reasonable adjustments if needed.
Hello, I need help in [language]. Can you arrange an interpreter for my appointment or phone call?
Bearsted Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Bearsted Medical Practice, Yeoman Lane, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4DS. Use the map for planning only. Confirm your appointment time before leaving.
By car or taxi
Use postcode ME14 4DS. If someone is dropping you off, ask them to use “Bearsted Medical Practice, Yeoman Lane”.
By train
Bearsted railway station may be useful for some patients. Check the walking route and allow extra time if you have mobility needs.
By bus
Use Traveline, Arriva/Kent local travel information or Google Maps for live bus routes around Bearsted and Maidstone.
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 Bearsted 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. |
| 6pm to 6:30pm weekday out-of-hours route | IC24 0300 5555252 | The practice home page lists this route for 6pm–6:30pm. Confirm current instructions on the official site. |
| After 6:30pm until 8am | NHS 111 online or call 111 | Urgent medical help that is not life-threatening. |
| 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 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. |
CQC rating and inspection note
CQC currently lists Bearsted Medical Practice as Good overall. CQC also shows Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Good.
The CQC profile lists the latest assessment as 8 March 2024, with the report published on 18 April 2024. Because CQC information can change, always check the official CQC profile before quoting the rating elsewhere.
Patient checklist before you call or submit triage
Reception or the triage form may need it to identify you.
Make sure the practice can contact you with the triage outcome.
Start with the main issue. You can explain more after the first sentence.
Use words like “getting worse”, “today”, “child”, “elderly”, or “medicine running out”.
This helps the GP, nurse or pharmacist avoid mistakes.
Use Bearsted Medical Practice, Yeoman Lane, Maidstone, ME14 4DS.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against NHS.uk, the official Bearsted Medical Practice website, CQC, The Ridge PCN and official NHS service guidance. This independent directory page may not update at the same time as NHS or practice systems.
Main reference sources used: NHS.uk was used for the official GP surgery profile. The official practice website was used for phone number, email, address, opening hours, appointment triage wording, out-of-hours wording, new-patient registration guidance, repeat-prescription guidance and services information. CQC was used for the current overall rating, latest assessment date and key-question ratings. The Ridge PCN was used as a local PCN/practice confirmation source.
Official links: NHS.uk Bearsted profile · Official Bearsted Medical Practice website · Official appointments and triage page · Official Accurx/Florey triage route · CQC Bearsted Medical Practice profile · The Ridge PCN listing · NHS 111 online
Why this matters: GP opening times, online triage links, registration rules, prescription routes, out-of-hours numbers and CQC ratings can change. This page links users back to official sources so they can verify live details before calling, travelling or relying on the information.