Bishopton Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours

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Bishopton Medical Practice: appointments, opening hours, prescriptions and NHS 24 help

Bishopton Medical Practice is an NHS Scotland GP surgery on Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5AW. This guide helps patients quickly choose the right route for appointments, repeat prescriptions, PA7 registration, Patient Access, video appointments, Pharmacy First, physiotherapy, records, parking and urgent out-of-hours care.

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Main surgery phone

01505 863223

Use this for: appointments, cancellations by phone, reception queries, repeat prescription option 1, registration questions, records requests, parking/access questions, urgent practice advice during opening hours, and help if online routes are difficult.

Email listed by practice: ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot

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Address for maps and letters

Bishopton Medical Practice
Greenock Road
Bishopton
Renfrewshire
PA7 5AW

Use the full Greenock Road address and postcode for maps, taxis, patient letters and family members helping with travel.

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Phone

01505 863223

Address

Greenock Road, PA7 5AW

Weekday hours

8:30–12:30, 1:30–6

Out of hours

NHS 24: 111

Quick answer: Bishopton Medical Practice is at Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5AW. Phone 01505 863223. The official contact page lists Monday to Friday opening as 8:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–6pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. To book an appointment, call the practice. To order repeat prescriptions by phone, call the same number and select option 1. If the practice is closed and the issue cannot wait, call NHS 24 on 111; call 999 for emergencies.

What people need when searching “Bishopton Medical Practice”

This page is built for actions: call, book, register, order medicine, cancel, choose pharmacy/physio/NHS 24, or travel to the surgery.

Search phrase	Real user need	Fast answer
Bishopton Medical Practice phone number	Call the correct GP surgery.	01505 863223.
Bishopton Medical Practice opening hours	Know when to phone or visit.	Mon–Fri 8:30am–12:30pm and 1:30pm–6pm; weekends closed.
Bishopton Medical Practice appointments	Book or cancel without choosing the wrong channel.	Book by phone. Cancel by email, phone or reception. Rearranging is not done by email.
Bishopton prescriptions	Order medicine and know collection timing.	Call 01505 863223 option 1 or order online; nominated pharmacy 5 working days, no nominated pharmacy 3 working days.
Bishopton Medical Practice register	Check whether new patient registration is possible.	Patients living in PA7 can use registration and questionnaire forms.
Bishopton Medical Practice parking	Know where to park before travelling.	Practice update says parking is at the rear of the surgery.

Decision hub: GP, pharmacy, physio, records, 111 or 999?

Use this before calling so your request goes to the right place first time.

Call 999 now

Life-threatening symptoms: chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, seizure not stopping, serious allergic reaction, major injury or not responding.

Use NHS 24 on 111

Use when the practice is closed and the issue is urgent but not life-threatening. NHS 24 can direct you to the correct out-of-hours service.

Phone the GP practice

Use for appointments, urgent practice advice during opening hours, result/record questions, registration help, home-visit-type queries and unclear problems.

Use prescription option 1

For repeat prescription voicemail requests. Leave clear patient and medicine details. Order only when within 10 working days of running out.

Use Pharmacy First

For suitable minor illnesses, including some uncomplicated urinary tract infection pathways and pharmacy-assessed minor conditions.

Ask about physio first

The practice update says an advanced practice physiotherapist is best for many bone, muscle and joint problems rather than a GP.

Bishopton Medical Practice opening hours

The official practice contact page lists split weekday opening times. NHS 24 lists normal opening as 08:30–18:00 Monday to Friday, but the practice page gives the useful lunchtime split.

Official contact and hours NHS 24 GP listing

Day	Practice page opening	Patient note
Monday	8:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6pm	Avoid routine calls during the lunchtime closure.
Tuesday	8:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6pm	Physio update says Wendy is in surgery all day Tuesday and Thursday.
Wednesday	8:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6pm	Use morning for appointment requests where possible.
Thursday	8:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6pm	Physio update says Wendy is in surgery all day Tuesday and Thursday.
Friday	8:30am–12:30pm, 1:30pm–6pm	Order medication early before weekends and public holidays.
Saturday	Closed	Use NHS 24 on 111 if urgent and not life-threatening.
Sunday	Closed	Use 999 for emergencies.

Phone queue tip: the practice update says the auto-attend system tells the first 11 callers their queue position and later callers may be cut off. It also says calls still in queue after 12:30pm or after 6pm cannot be answered, so call back inside opening hours.

Appointments and cancellations: micro step-by-step

The appointment page says you can book an appointment by calling the practice. It also gives clear cancellation routes.

Official appointments page Call 01505 863223 Cancel by email

Check urgency first.
Call 999 for emergency symptoms. If the practice is closed and the issue cannot wait, call NHS 24 on 111.

Call the practice for appointment booking.
Use 01505 863223. Keep your phone nearby in case you are called back.

Say one clear problem first.
Reception questions are confidential and help direct you to the correct expert.

Cancel early if you cannot attend.
Cancel by email, phone or by visiting reception.

Do not use email to rearrange.
The appointment page says the practice cannot rearrange appointments by email; use phone or reception desk.

Phone script

Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Bishopton 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 [self-care or medicine]. Is this best for a GP, nurse, advanced physiotherapist, Pharmacy First, prescription option, NHS 24 or 999?

Video appointments: use only when prearranged

The official homepage says the practice offers a video call service for patients with prearranged appointments, so patients can see a healthcare professional from home without visiting the surgery.

Official practice homepage Attend Anywhere help

Good

Good for

Follow-up discussion, medication review, advice where examination is not essential, and appointments the practice has specifically arranged as video.

Not

Not for

Emergencies, new severe symptoms, collapse, breathing difficulty, serious injury, or any appointment where a clinician needs to examine you in person.

Before a video call: test camera/microphone, use a private room, keep medicines nearby, have your phone charged, and do not start the video service unless the practice has arranged it.

Repeat prescriptions: phone option 1, online ordering and pharmacy timing

The official prescription page has more timing detail than most directory pages. Use it carefully to avoid running out.

Official repeat prescription page Call 01505 863223 option 1 NHS inform medicines advice

Phone route

Call 01505 863223 and select option 1. Leave your details on the prescription answer machine.

Web

Online route

The official prescription page links to online ordering. Use the practice’s official page first to avoid wrong portals.

Nominated pharmacy

Where you have a nominated pharmacy, the practice says prescriptions will be ready at the pharmacy in 5 working days.

No nominated pharmacy

Where no nominated pharmacy is used, signed prescriptions are ready from reception in 3 working days to take to a pharmacy.

Prescription question	Official/practical answer	Action
When should I order?	Only from 10 working days before medicine is due to run out.	Do not order too early; do not wait until the last tablet.
How long if pharmacy is nominated?	5 working days to pharmacy collection.	Check with the pharmacy before travelling.
How long if no pharmacy nominated?	3 working days for signed prescription at reception.	Collect from reception, then take to chosen pharmacy.
What about phone option 1?	Answer-machine requests are processed and available from selected pharmacy 48 working hours later according to the page text.	Because the same page also lists 5 working days for nominated pharmacies, allow the longer pharmacy timescale where possible.
Public holiday risk?	Weekends and public holidays delay working-day processing.	Order early before Scottish/local holidays.
Not sure about medicine?	Ask local pharmacist or request practice advice if medication review is needed.	Do not stop important medicines without clinical advice.

Medication planning tip: keep a 7–10 day buffer before weekends, holidays, travel, hospital medication changes or pharmacy supply delays.

Register with Bishopton Medical Practice

The official registration page says patients who reside in the Bishopton PA7 postcode area can register using the patient registration and patient questionnaire forms.

Official registration page NHS inform registration guidance Email registration forms

Check postcode first.
The practice says PA7 residents can register. If you live outside PA7, contact the surgery before sending forms.

Complete both documents.
The practice lists a new patient registration form and a new patient questionnaire.

Email the completed forms.
The page says forms can be returned by email to ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot.

Include address verification if available.
The practice asks for something to verify address, such as a utility bill or bank statement. NHS inform also says registration should not be delayed or refused if you cannot provide ID or proof of address.

Paper route if needed.
Print the forms and place them in the box marked “Registrations” at reception.

Before switching GP: request repeat medication early, save a current medication list, and do not wait until prescriptions are almost finished while registration is being processed.

Practice services: what may not need a GP first

The official services page lists practical routes for pregnancy advice, jury-duty exemption statements, ear irrigation self-referral, joint/physio help, mental health and sleep, unwell child advice, medical records, Pharmacy First, bowel problems, skin problems and minor illnesses.

Official practice services Pregnancy advice Ear irrigation Unwell child advice

Need	Official detail	Best action
Pregnancy booking	The practice says there is no need to see the GP first. First midwife appointment: 0141 347 8422.	Call as soon as you know you are pregnant.
Later midwife appointments	Subsequent appointment number listed: 0141 314 7371 between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Thursday.	Use the maternity route, not GP reception.
Ear irrigation	Available in Renfrewshire by self-referral; Wednesdays by appointment at Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre.	Self-refer by calling 0141 207 7760.
Childhood immunisations	Practice update lists school-aged children 0141 314 0514; pre-5 children 0141 201 1056 or 01475 506042.	Use immunisation team numbers for vaccination admin.
Unwell child	Practice links to free advice and return-to-school/nursery guidance.	Use the child page for minor illness; call urgently if seriously unwell.
Mental health and sleep	Practice lists free resources and crisis/support numbers, including Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 and RAMH 0800 221 8929.	Use support route early; call 999 if immediate danger.

Bone, joint, back pain and physiotherapy route

The practice says an advanced practice physiotherapist has joined the team and is often best for bone, muscle or joint problems rather than a GP.

Official joint/physio page NHS inform muscle, bone and joints

Yes

Physio may be right for

Bone, muscle or joint pain, many sprains/strains, ongoing mechanical pain, back pain without red flags, exercise advice and possible referral for further investigations.

999

Urgent warning signs

The practice warns that back pain with sudden bladder/bowel change, weakness, numbness or tingling needs urgent doctor advice.

Problem	Practical route	Patient note
New joint sprain/strain	Ask whether physio is suitable.	Use safe pain relief only if suitable for you.
Back pain with red flags	Urgent doctor advice / 111 / 999 depending on severity.	Do not wait for routine physio if bladder/bowel or limb weakness symptoms occur.
Pain longer than 12 weeks	Practice page lists free pain education sessions.	Call 0300 323 9966 or text 07548 229 958 for call back.
Vertigo exercises	Practice links to Brandt-Daroff exercise information.	Ask clinical advice if severe, new neurological signs or injury occurs.

Pharmacy First Scotland: use pharmacy before GP for suitable minor illness

The Bishopton Pharmacy First page says local community pharmacies can assess symptoms and provide advice, treatment or referral where appropriate. It specifically mentions uncomplicated urinary tract infection treatment pathways for women aged 16–65 under Patient Group Directions.

Official Bishopton Pharmacy First page NHS Pharmacy First Scotland NHSGGC pharmacy advice

Uncomplicated UTI pathway

Coughs and colds

Sore throat

Diarrhoea

Earache

Minor skin issues

Headache

Indigestion

Allergy advice

Best use: attend the pharmacy so symptoms can be assessed. The practice page says some exceptions may prevent pharmacist treatment and you may be referred back to the GP.

Medical records, registration email and admin use of email

The records page says Subject Access Requests should be completed and returned by email where possible, or handed into reception. The practice update also says the practice email can be used for registration forms, change of name/address requests and appointment cancellations only.

Request medical records Practice updates Email practice

Admin task	Use this route	Important note
Medical records copy	Complete Subject Access Request form and return by email or reception.	Use clear date range and reason if possible.
Registration forms	Email forms to ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot or hand in at reception.	Include address verification if available.
Change of name/address	Practice update says email can be used.	Use official email only; include identifying details securely.
Cancel appointment	Email, phone or reception.	Email cancellation is allowed, but rearranging by email is not.
Clinical symptoms	Phone practice / NHS 24 / 999 depending on urgency.	Do not rely on email for urgent clinical problems.

Doctors and practice team listed officially

The official staff page lists GP, advanced nurse practitioner, practice nurse, practice manager and support roles. Availability can change, so use the official staff page before relying on a named clinician.

Official practice staff page

Role	Names listed	How this helps patients
GPs	Dr Katherine McKenzie, Dr Jillian Hamilton, Dr Manas Tiwari, Dr Victoria Bennett, Dr Lakhan Basi, Dr Andrea Bloomfield, Dr Emily Price-Thomas, Dr Branavan Vakeesan, Dr Sarah Ross.	Do not wait only for one named GP if another clinician can help sooner.
Advanced nurse / nursing	Mrs Alison Prentice, Mrs Emma Lightbody, Hazel Allen, Mrs Lisa Conway, Julie Cunningham.	Useful for reviews, nursing care, long-term condition support and appropriate nurse appointments.
Management	Mrs Fiona Hird, Lynn McFarlane.	Relevant for practice administration and management routes.

Parking, access and local arrival tips

The practice update says parking is located at the rear of the surgery. No separate official parking fee page was found in the checked sources.

Official parking update Official contact page

Parking

Official update says parking is at the rear of the surgery. Allow extra time during busy surgery hours.

Door

Arrival

Use Greenock Road, Bishopton PA7 5AW in your maps app. Check appointment time and bring any forms or medicine lists.

Care

Access needs

If you need mobility help, interpreter support or a carer to speak for you, phone before travelling.

Late

Lunchtime gap

Do not plan routine reception tasks during 12:30pm–1:30pm closure unless instructed by the practice.

When Bishopton Medical Practice is closed

The appointment page says if you need help when the practice is not open, use NHS inform self-help guides for common symptoms or phone NHS 24 on 111 if non-urgent help cannot wait until reopening.

NHS 24 111 NHS inform self-help guides NHSGGC GP out of hours

Problem	Use this	Examples
Life-threatening emergency	999	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, heavy bleeding, not responding.
Urgent but not life-threatening	NHS 24 on 111	Too unwell to wait, urgent advice when closed, possible out-of-hours appointment.
Minor illness	Pharmacy First / NHS inform / NHS 24	Cold, cough, sore throat, earache, diarrhoea, minor skin problems and similar symptoms.
Routine admin	Wait until practice opens	Registration, records, non-urgent appointment rearranging, routine prescription questions.
Mental health crisis	NHS 24, local crisis support, Breathing Space, Samaritans or 999 if immediate danger	Severe distress, risk to self/others, crisis symptoms.

Helpful NHS 24 video: right care, right place

This video helps Scottish patients understand when to use GP practice, NHS 24 on 111 or emergency care. It is included as a practical visual aid, not as proof of Bishopton’s live opening hours.

NHS 24 Right Care Right Place Official video on YouTube

Bishopton Medical Practice map and visit checklist

Address: Bishopton Medical Practice, Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5AW. Use this map for travel planning only. Confirm appointment time, opening hours and access needs before leaving.

Before travelling

Take appointment details, medicine list, allergy details, hospital letters, forms, samples if requested, glasses/hearing aids and ID/address evidence if registering or requesting online/records support.

If someone else is driving

Send: Bishopton Medical Practice, Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5AW. Phone: 01505 863223.

If you need medicine

Check whether your prescription is going to a nominated pharmacy or reception. Collection time differs.

If it is lunchtime

Routine reception access is closed 12:30pm–1:30pm. Emergency telephone calls are the exception.

Official action links used

Use these official links after checking the practical route above, so you do not land on the wrong form, phone line or NHS service.

Official Bishopton Medical Practice website · Contact, address and opening hours · Appointments and cancellations · Repeat prescriptions · New patient registration · Practice services · Bone and joint / physio advice · Pharmacy First · Medical records · Practice staff · Practice updates · NHS 24 GP listing · NHS Pharmacy First Scotland · NHS 24 Right Care Right Place

Bishopton Medical Practice FAQs

What is Bishopton Medical Practice phone number?

The main phone number is 01505 863223. The same number is used for repeat prescriptions by selecting option 1.

Where is Bishopton Medical Practice?

Bishopton Medical Practice is on Greenock Road, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5AW.

What are Bishopton Medical Practice opening hours?

The official contact page lists Monday to Friday opening as 8:30am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday are closed.

How do I book an appointment?

The official appointment page says to book an appointment by calling the practice on 01505 863223.

How do I cancel an appointment?

Cancel by email at ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot, by phoning 01505 863223, or by visiting reception. The practice says appointments cannot be rearranged by email.

How do I order repeat prescriptions?

Call 01505 863223 and select option 1, or use the online ordering link from the official prescription page. Leave clear patient and medication details when using the answer machine.

How long do prescriptions take?

The prescription page says requests are processed in 48 working hours, but also states that nominated pharmacy prescriptions will be ready at the pharmacy in 5 working days and non-nominated signed prescriptions will be ready from reception in 3 working days. Allow the longer timescale where possible.

When should I order medicine?

The practice says prescriptions should only be ordered from 10 working days before they are due to run out. Order early enough to avoid weekends, holidays and pharmacy delays.

Can I register with Bishopton Medical Practice?

The registration page says patients who reside in the Bishopton PA7 postcode area can register by completing the registration and questionnaire forms.

How do I return new patient forms?

You can email completed forms to ggc.gp87112clinical@nhs.scot with address verification where available, or print the forms and put them in the box marked Registrations at reception.

Does Bishopton Medical Practice offer video appointments?

Yes. The official homepage says the practice offers video calls for patients with prearranged appointments. Do not use the video service unless the practice has arranged it.

Where is parking at Bishopton Medical Practice?

A practice update says parking is located at the rear of the surgery.

Can I self-refer for ear irrigation?

The ear irrigation page says Renfrewshire ear irrigation is available by self-referral on Wednesdays by appointment at Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre. To self-refer, call 0141 207 7760.

Who should I contact for pregnancy booking?

The pregnancy advice page says there is no need to see the GP first. To make the first midwife appointment, call 0141 347 8422. For subsequent appointments, call 0141 314 7371 between 9am and 2pm, Monday to Thursday.

What should I do when the practice is closed?

Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-life-threatening problems that cannot wait until the practice reopens. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Does CQC rate Bishopton Medical Practice?

No. CQC is the health and social care regulator for England. Bishopton Medical Practice is in Scotland, so use the official practice website, NHS 24, NHS inform and NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde sources for patient information.

Independent directory disclaimer: medicalpracticeuk.org is not NHS Scotland, NHS 24, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde or Bishopton Medical Practice. This guide is for general patient information only. Opening hours, phone routes, appointment processes, prescription timing, registration rules, forms, parking details, staff names, services, public holidays and NHS routes can change. Always confirm important details with the official practice website, NHS 24, NHS inform, NHSGGC or the surgery before relying on them.

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