Clerkenwell Medical Practice: NHS GP appointments, hours and patient help
Trying to contact a GP near Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Angel, King’s Cross or the City edge? This guide gives the practical routes first: appointment requests, opening hours, new patient registration, prescriptions, test results, sick notes, travel, access, Islington i:HUB and official source checks.
Use this number for: appointment questions, urgent same-day help, registration support, test result questions, access questions, and if online forms are difficult. When the practice is closed, the official site says calling this number can direct you to Islington i:HUB.
Finsbury Health Centre
17 Pine Street
London
EC1R 0LP
Use the full address when planning travel. The practice is close to Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Angel and the City fringe.
Get directionsClerkenwell Medical Practice serves patients around Clerkenwell, Islington and nearby central London areas. CQC inspection information describes it as a GP practice near the border of Islington and the City of London, serving about 12,500 patients, with many patients in the 20 to 40 age range.
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, Islington i:HUB or 999 instead of waiting for a routine GP reply.
Clerkenwell Medical Practice opening hours and open-today help
NHS.uk lists Clerkenwell Medical Practice reception opening times as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday are listed as closed for normal reception opening. The official practice website says Islington i:HUB can offer GP service access when the practice is closed.
| Day or service | Listed information | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Call early if you need same-day help. Use online routes for routine questions where available. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Official site pages mention booked extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday only, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Confirm before relying on this. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Good day for routine admin, prescription or test-result questions. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Official site pages mention booked extended hours on Tuesday and Thursday only, 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Confirm before relying on this. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Do not leave repeat medicines, forms or urgent questions until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | Closed for normal reception; i:HUB may be available | Official pages say i:HUB offers GP service all day on weekends and bank holidays. |
| Sunday | Closed for normal reception; i:HUB may be available | Use 999 for emergencies, NHS 111 for urgent advice, or pharmacy for minor illness. |
Which service should you use before calling?
This section helps Clerkenwell and Islington 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.
Call Clerkenwell Medical Practice
Use the GP for ongoing symptoms, repeat medicine issues, sick 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 Clerkenwell Medical Practice appointment
There are different ways to ask for help. Pick the one that matches your problem. If symptoms feel serious or are getting worse quickly, do not wait for a routine online reply.
Call reception
Call 020 7833 5906. Say your name, date of birth, phone number, and one short sentence about the problem. Reception may ask questions so they can direct you to the right person.
Good for: same-day concerns, worsening symptoms, medicine problems, children, older patients, urgent admin, or if online forms are difficult.
Use the official online request route
The practice has an online consultation route through WebGP/eConsult. Use it for non-emergency medical or admin questions when the form is open.
Write: what is wrong, when it started, what you have tried, and what worries you most.
Use NHS App features
NHS.uk links patients to online health and prescription services, including NHS App sign-in. The available features depend on your account and what the practice has enabled.
Ask at reception if online is hard
If phones or online forms are hard for you, reception can explain what route to use. If you visit in person, bring your appointment letter, medicine list, phone, glasses, hearing aids and a trusted person if needed.
Hello, my name is [your name]. My date of birth is [your date of birth]. I am registered with Clerkenwell Medical Practice. I need help because [say the problem in one sentence]. Is there anything available today, this week, or as soon as possible?
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 Clerkenwell Medical Practice’s own instructions for local appointment routes.
How to register with Clerkenwell Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently shows Clerkenwell Medical Practice as accepting new patients. This does not always mean every address can register, so check your home postcode first.
Use NHS Find a GP or contact the surgery. Ask: “I live at this postcode. Can I register with Clerkenwell Medical Practice?”
Start from the NHS profile or the official practice website. If online registration is available, complete it carefully. If not, 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 help. 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 regular medicine, tell the practice and your pharmacy when you register. This helps reduce the risk of running out while records transfer.
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, students, workers and people taking several medicines.
Clerkenwell 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 official prescription page recommends NHS App as a repeat prescription route. Use it if your account is set up and your medicine is available to request.
Online form or eConsult
The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests can be made through an online form/eConsult route. Use the practice website for the live link.
Routine requests by phone
The official prescription page says the practice does not accept routine or repeat prescription requests by phone. Use the recommended online routes instead, unless you are told otherwise.
Pharmacy help
Your local pharmacy can often help with medicine advice, side effects, repeat prescription process questions and prescription collection.
Clerkenwell 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.
Check the 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 you expected to, 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 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 form 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 at Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London EC1R 0LP. 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
Central London parking can be difficult. Use public transport where possible, or check local parking restrictions before travelling by car.
Tube, rail and walking
The practice is near Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Angel routes. Check live TfL or National Rail information before leaving, especially during strikes or service disruption.
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?
Clerkenwell Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Clerkenwell Medical Practice, Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London, EC1R 0LP. Use the map for planning only. Confirm your appointment time before leaving.
By car or taxi
Use postcode EC1R 0LP. If someone is dropping you off, ask them to use “Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street”.
By train or Tube
Farringdon, Angel and King’s Cross routes may be useful depending on where you start. Check live TfL or rail information before travelling.
By bus
Use TfL journey planner or Google Maps for live bus routes around Clerkenwell, Farringdon, Angel and King’s Cross.
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 Clerkenwell 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 GP to reopen. |
| Islington GP access when closed | Call 020 7833 5906 | The official practice website says calling this number when closed can direct patients to Islington i:HUB. |
| 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 Clerkenwell Medical Practice as Good overall. CQC also shows Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Good.
The CQC profile lists the latest inspection as 17 May 2018, with the report published 20 July 2018, and a latest review on 6 July 2023. Because CQC information can change, always check the official CQC profile before quoting the rating elsewhere.
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 GP or nurse avoid mistakes.
Use Finsbury Health Centre, 17 Pine Street, London, EC1R 0LP.
Official source check and reference notes
Publish-ready as of 29 May 2026: this guide was checked against NHS.uk, CQC, the official Clerkenwell Medical Practice website, eConsult/WebGP pages, Islington i:HUB information and official NHS prescription charge 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 profile, address, phone number, reception opening times and accepting-new-patients status. CQC was used for the current overall rating, key-question ratings, inspection and review dates, and practice context. The official practice website was used for appointment, i:HUB, prescription and service-route wording. NHS.uk prescription guidance was used for the current England prescription charge.
Official links: NHS.uk Clerkenwell Medical Practice profile · Official Clerkenwell Medical Practice website · Clerkenwell online consultation route · CQC Clerkenwell Medical Practice profile · NHS 111 online · NHS App
Why this matters: GP opening times, online forms, registration status, extended access, i:HUB availability, prescription routes 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.