Danestone Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours

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Danestone Medical Practice: GP appointments, opening hours, eConsult, prescriptions and NHS 24 help

Danestone Medical Practice LLP is an NHS Scotland GP practice at Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8ZP. This guide gives patients a practical route for appointments, urgent doctor callbacks, eConsult, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, registration status, online services, doctors, nurses, parking, access and what to do when the practice is closed.

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Main surgery phone

01224 822866

Use this number for: routine appointment calls during the listed windows, urgent same-day doctor callback requests, help if online forms are difficult, test results between the right hours, home-visit requests, prescription issues, registration questions, interpreter/access needs and appointment cancellation.

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Address for maps and letters

Danestone Medical Practice LLP
Fairview Street
Danestone
Aberdeen
AB22 8ZP

Use the full Fairview Street address for maps, taxis, letters and family members helping you travel. Do not confuse Danestone with similarly named English practices such as Danetre.

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Phone

01224 822866

Address

Fairview Street, AB22 8ZP

Weekday hours

8am–6pm

Registration

Temporarily paused

Fast answer: Danestone Medical Practice LLP is at Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8ZP. Phone 01224 822866. The practice opens Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and is closed at weekends. Routine appointment/admin calls should be made 8am–11am and 2pm–5pm. Urgent same-day needs use a doctor callback system, and eConsult can be used for online appointment/advice requests. New-patient registration is temporarily paused except for new babies of currently registered patients and temporary residents.

What people mean when they search “Danestone Medical Practice”

Most patients need one clear task completed. Use this table to jump to the right route.

Search phrase	Real user need	Fast route
Danestone Medical Practice phone number	Call the practice or request help.	Use 01224 822866.
Danestone Medical Practice appointments	Know whether to use eConsult, routine phone time or urgent callback.	Use online form, phone during routine windows, or urgent same-day callback route.
Danestone Medical Practice hours	Check opening before phoning or travelling.	Monday to Friday 8am–6pm; weekends closed.
Danestone repeat prescriptions	Order medicine safely and avoid phone refusal.	Use Patient Access or paper/form route. No phone/email repeat requests.
Danestone test results	Know when to call and who can receive results.	Phone 2pm–5pm one week after samples unless told otherwise.
Danestone registration	Join the surgery.	Registration is temporarily paused except for new babies of registered patients and temporary residents.
Danestone doctors	Find the team and interests.	Use the doctors/team section and official team page.
Danestone CQC	Rating confusion.	This is Scotland, so do not use CQC. Use official practice/NHS Scotland sources.

Decision hub: GP, eConsult, pharmacy, NHS 24 or 999?

Choose the right route before calling, submitting a form or travelling.

Call 999 now

Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, serious injury, severe allergic reaction, seizure not stopping, acute confusion, overdose, or someone not responding.

Use eConsult

Use the secure online appointment request form for non-emergency GP advice, treatment or appointment requests. The website says online forms can be used to get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day.

Phone routine window

For routine appointments and routine medical/admin queries, phone between 8am–11am and 2pm–5pm.

Urgent same-day issue

The practice uses a doctor callback system. Call as early as possible, ideally 8am–11am. If urgent later, phone and explain the urgency.

Ask pharmacy first

For many minor ailments and medicine questions, community pharmacy can be faster. You do not need an appointment for many pharmacy services.

Practice closed

Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-life-threatening care when the GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed. Call 999 for emergencies.

Opening hours, routine phone windows and extended hours

The contact page lists weekday opening from 8am to 6pm. The appointment page adds the important routine phone windows and extended-hours telephone clinic details.

Official contact and opening hours Official appointments page eConsult form

Time / day	Official listed access	Practical patient note
Monday	8:00am–6:00pm	Use phone window or eConsult depending on urgency.
Tuesday	8:00am–6:00pm	Routine phone queries: 8am–11am and 2pm–5pm.
Wednesday	8:00am–6:00pm	Have one clear problem and callback number ready.
Thursday	8:00am–6:00pm	Order prescriptions early before weekends/holidays.
Friday	8:00am–6:00pm	Avoid leaving urgent admin or medicine issues until late Friday.
Saturday / Sunday	Closed	Use NHS 24 on 111 if urgent and not life-threatening.
Routine appointment/admin calls	8am–11am and 2pm–5pm	Outside these times, the answer message may give an alternative emergency number.
Extended hours clinic	Telephone GP appointments between 7:30am–8:30am and 5:30pm–6:30pm on differing days, depending on GP availability	Limited availability; intended for patients unable to attend normal consulting hours.

Training/lunchtime note: the teaching page says the building may at times close between 12:30pm and 1:30pm for staff training, with emergency contact instructions on the answer message. Always check the official site/phone message before travelling.

How to request a Danestone GP appointment

The official appointment page gives three routes: secure online form, phone during opening hours, or visit the surgery and speak with reception during opening hours.

Official appointment guidance Consult online Call 01224 822866

Check emergency signs first.
Use 999 for life-threatening or serious emergencies. Use NHS 24 on 111 if urgent and not life-threatening when the practice/pharmacy/dentist is closed.

For routine requests, use the right phone window.
Call 8am–11am or 2pm–5pm for routine appointments or routine medical/admin queries.

For urgent same-day help, phone as early as possible.
The practice uses a duty-doctor callback system. Reception will ask for a brief problem description so the request can be triaged safely.

Use eConsult for online requests.
Use the secure online appointment request form when it is not a life-threatening emergency and you can wait for the online-response route.

Give access needs when booking.
Tell reception if you prefer phone or face-to-face, need a specific clinician, need an interpreter, or have access/communication needs.

Cancel early if you cannot attend.
If you are late for an appointment, the practice says you may be asked to rebook.

Phone or eConsult wording

Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Danestone Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting sleep or work]. I have tried [medicine or self-care]. I am worried because [reason]. Is this best for eConsult, routine appointment, urgent duty-doctor callback, nurse, pharmacist, NHS 24 or 999?

eConsult: when it helps and when not to use it

The practice contact page links to the eConsult service and says patients can fill out a simple online form to get advice and treatment by the end of the next working day. Use it for suitable non-emergency requests only.

Use eConsult for	Do not use eConsult for	Better route
Non-emergency GP advice	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty or collapse	Call 999.
One clear medical problem	Problems that must be assessed immediately	Phone surgery or NHS 24/999 depending on severity.
Appointment request where online detail helps	Requests for someone not registered with the practice	Use your own registered GP or NHS 24 route.
Admin-style clinical follow-up	Repeat prescription ordering where Patient Access/prescription request form is the right route	Use prescription section.
Advice where photos/details were requested	Test results ordered by hospital or clinic	Contact the clinic/hospital that ordered the test.

Good online request: include one problem, start date, symptoms, what changed, medicines tried, allergies, regular medicines, pregnancy/frailty/immunosuppression if relevant, best phone number and when you are available.

Repeat prescriptions: Patient Access, request form, pharmacy and 2 working days

The official prescription page says patients on regular medication can order online using Patient Access, in person with the tear-off order sheet or online prescription request form. The practice does not take repeat prescription requests by phone or email.

Official prescriptions page Patient Access Prescription request form NHS inform pharmacy help

Patient Access

Your account shows repeat medicines and dosage so you can choose the items you need. Contact reception to sign up.

Form

Prescription request form

Use the official online form for listed items and special medication requests. Special requests may not be authorised by the doctor.

Slip

Tear-off order sheet

Bring your completed tear-off order sheet from the last prescription if online access is not suitable.

Processing time

Allow two full working days for the practice to process prescriptions, plus weekends, bank holidays and pharmacy time.

Prescription issue	Official rule / useful detail	Patient action
Can I order by phone or email?	No. The practice says repeat prescription requests are not taken by phone or email.	Use Patient Access, online request form or tear-off order sheet.
How long does processing take?	Minimum 48 hours / two full working days.	Order before you run low and do not count weekends or bank holidays.
When can pharmacy collect?	Usually 3–5 working days after ordering from your nominated local pharmacy.	Check the prescription status online before going to the pharmacy.
Medication review due?	Repeat-medicine patients may be asked to see a clinician for regular reviews.	Book review promptly to avoid unnecessary prescription delays.
Controlled drug request?	The practice says it cannot phone urgent controlled-drug requests to local pharmacies.	Ask the practice/pharmacy what collection/signature route applies.
Going abroad?	For stable long-term conditions, GP may prescribe up to 3 months’ supply; travel-medication needs should be discussed early.	Speak to doctor/practice nurse at least 2 months before travel where possible.
Private prescription request?	A GP can only provide private prescription if the medication is not available on the NHS.	Check cost and appropriateness before requesting.

Medicine planning tip: order early enough for practice processing, pharmacy preparation, medicine reviews, weekends, holidays and stock issues. Do not wait until the last tablet.

Test results, smear results, samples and hospital tests

The official test-results page says patients must phone for results and should phone between 2pm and 5pm one week after samples are taken unless advised otherwise.

Official test results page Urine test guidance NHS inform blood tests

Result / sample issue	Official detail	Practical step
Blood/urine/x-ray type results	Phone between 2pm–5pm one week after samples unless told otherwise.	Have date of test and what test was for ready.
Reception comments	Reception staff are not qualified to comment clinically on results.	Ask for a doctor/nurse follow-up if you need interpretation.
Confidentiality	Results can normally only be released to the adult patient unless prior permission exists.	Arrange permission if a carer/relative needs to call.
Smear test results	Can take up to 16 weeks; result arrives by letter from the health board.	Do not chase too early unless advised.
Hospital/clinic ordered test	Contact the clinic or hospital for results and action.	The practice cannot action tests requested outside the practice.
Specimens	Specimens must be in correct container and clearly marked with name, date of birth, date provided and reason.	Use a reception-provided container when needed.
Urine sample storage	If not handed in within an hour, keep sealed in fridge for no longer than 24 hours.	Label clearly and hand in promptly.

Sick notes and fit notes: 7-day rule, self-certification and school note warning

The official sick/fit note page says fit notes are for sickness lasting more than 7 days. Do not request emergency appointments just for a sick/fit note.

Official sick/fit note page SC2 self-certification form

Situation	Rule	Action
7 days or less	Your employer should not usually ask for GP medical evidence.	Self-certify when you return to work.
More than 7 days	Employer usually asks for a fit note.	Use the official request form, phone or visit during surgery hours.
Counting days	Count all days in a row, including days you do not normally work, weekends and bank holidays.	Use calendar dates, not working days only.
Future-dated note	Sick notes can be backdated but cannot be future dated.	Request when due.
School absence	GPs do not provide sick notes for school children.	Parent/guardian or school process should be used.
Private certificate/extra letter	A charge may apply if employer needs extra information beyond NHS fit note.	Check with reception before requesting.

Registration status: temporarily paused from 16 April 2026

This is the most important update for new patients. The official registration page says Danestone Medical Practice LLP is temporarily pausing new patient registrations because of the volume of daily requests.

Official registration page Aberdeen City HSCP GP practices NHS inform GP registration

Registration pause: the practice says that as of 16/04/2026, it is temporarily pausing new patient registrations. It is only able to register new babies of patients currently registered at the practice and temporary residents. The measure is temporary and under regular review.

Do not assume you can register today.
Check the official registration page first because the pause is the live practice position.

If you are a new baby of a registered patient, use the practice route.
This is one of the allowed exceptions listed by the practice.

If you are a temporary resident, ask the practice.
Temporary residents are also listed as an allowed route during the pause.

If you need another GP, use Aberdeen City HSCP / NHS inform routes.
The practice links to Aberdeen City HSCP information about other potential practices in the area.

Plan repeat medicine while searching.
If you move into Aberdeen and take regular medication, do not wait until you are almost out before seeking GP/pharmacy advice.

Online services: appointments, repeat prescriptions, ID and proxy access

The official online-services page says patients can access booking/cancelling appointments and repeat prescription ordering online without phoning or visiting the surgery.

Official online services page Patient Access

Online-service item	Official detail	Patient tip
Services offered	Booking/cancelling appointments and ordering repeat prescriptions.	Use online route to reduce phone pressure.
Online registration	Recommended method is submitting information online; ID evidence is required and can be uploaded.	Make sure images are clear.
Processing time	After ID verification, documentation may be issued within 7 working days or more.	Do not expect instant access.
Age limit	Service is only available for patients aged 16 or over.	Under-16 access needs proxy route where applicable.
Family accounts	Each family member needs an individual login and password.	Do not share accounts.
Proxy access	Parents of children under 12 need a proxy access form; carer access can also be granted.	Use official proxy form.
Misuse	Repeated booking/cancelling, non-attendance, abusive messages or unnecessary prescription requests can lead to access removal.	Use online services responsibly.

Clinics, nurses, healthcare assistants and self-help routes

The services page lists clinics, forms, online services, practice services, referral for further care, self-referral services, tests/investigations and vaccinations. The nurses page gives useful detail on which problems may not need a GP appointment.

Official services page Official clinics page Official nurses page Help and support

Antenatal care

Child health checks

Long-term conditions

Travel clinic

NHS screening

Vaccinations

Diabetes clinics

Asthma / COPD

Coronary heart disease

Blood tests

Dressings / sutures

Smoking cessation

Need	Best route	What to prepare
Diabetes/asthma/COPD/CHD review	Nurse-led long-term condition clinic where appropriate.	Bring readings, inhalers, medicine list and questions.
Blood test / BP / specimens	Healthcare assistant or nursing route.	Bring forms, labels and follow sample instructions.
Contraception / women’s health	Practice nurse/GP route depending on request.	Say if coil/implant/female health support is needed.
Phlebotomy / ECG / spirometry	Healthcare assistant/practice team route when clinically requested.	Follow appointment instructions and bring relevant letters.
Minor ailment	Community pharmacy first where suitable.	Pharmacists can help with many minor conditions and medicine questions.
Mental health/out-of-hours support	NHS 24, local support or GP depending on urgency.	Use 999 if immediate danger.

Doctors, nurses and practice team

The official doctors page lists GP partners and associates, plus clinical interests. Availability can change, so use the official team page before relying on a named GP’s working sessions.

Official doctors page Official nurses page Official practice team page

Team member / role	Official detail	Useful patient context
Dr Damian McGrory	GP Partner, 8 sessions; interests include dementia, men’s health and medical education.	Complex GP care and continuity.
Dr Rhona McKeown	GP Partner, 5 sessions; involved in medical student training; qualified to fit coils and contraceptive implants.	Women’s health/contraception context.
Dr Kevin Cormack	GP Partner, 6 sessions; particular interest in children’s medicine.	Child health context.
Dr Julie Cooper	GP Partner, 4 sessions; interested in all aspects of patient care.	General GP care.
Dr Christine Paterson	GP Associate, 3 sessions; interests include teenage health, gynaecology and paediatrics; coil/implant fitting.	Teenage health, women’s health and paediatric context.
Dr Theresa Marwick	GP Associate, 4 sessions; teaches medical students and supports GP training.	General GP and training practice work.
Dr Dennis Lee	GP Associate, 8 sessions; interests include chronic disease management and dermatology.	Long-term conditions and skin issues.
Dr Uma Abelega	GP Associate, 5 sessions; developing interests in female health, dermatology and minor surgery.	Female health, skin and minor surgery context.
Dr Marianne Ross	GP Associate, 3 sessions; developing specialist interest in diabetes.	Diabetes context.
Dr Grace Okoko	GP Associate, 3 sessions; interest in complex medicine.	Complex medical context.
Practice nurses	Gillian Mitchell and Hannah Fuller listed; nurses support long-term conditions, immunisations, contraception, dressings, sutures and blood tests.	Not every request needs a GP.
Healthcare assistant	Laura Rojales listed; HCA supports phlebotomy, specimens, ECGs and spirometry under supervision.	Useful for task-based appointments.

Appointment tip: ask for the right clinician, not only a named GP. Nurse, HCA, pharmacist, optometrist, dentist, podiatry or pharmacy may be more appropriate depending on the problem.

Accessibility, interpreter support, BSL and parking

The contact page lists accessibility and parking facilities. Tell the practice when booking if you need interpreter, communication or access support.

Official contact/access page contactSCOTLAND BSL

Parking

Car parking and disabled parking are listed. Allow extra time at busy appointment periods.

Access

Step-free and wheelchair access

Step-free access, wheelchair access and disabled WC are listed.

Loop

Communication support

Braille translation service, induction loop and signing service are listed. BSL users can use contactSCOTLAND video relay service.

Speak

Interpreter

The practice asks patients to tell them when booking if an interpreter is required.

Access request script

Hello, I have an appointment or request with Danestone Medical Practice. I need help with [interpreter / BSL / induction loop / wheelchair access / disabled parking / communication support]. Can this be added to my appointment before I attend?

Scotland note: do not use CQC for this GP practice

Danestone Medical Practice is an NHS Scotland GP practice in Aberdeen. CQC is the English care regulator, so copying a CQC rating into this Scotland page would be misleading. For live details, use the official practice website, NHS 24/NHS inform routes, NHS Grampian/Aberdeen City HSCP information, and any Scottish health-board notices.

Question	Safe answer	Action
Is there a CQC rating?	Do not use CQC for this Scotland GP article.	Use official Scotland sources instead.
Where to verify address/hours?	Official practice contact page and NHS 24/NHS inform service directory.	Check before travelling.
Where to verify registration?	Official Danestone registration page.	Current status is temporarily paused with limited exceptions.
Where to verify urgent care?	NHS 24 on 111 and Scottish Ambulance Service/999 for emergency.	Use NHS 24 when closed and urgent, 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Map, directions and Danestone visit checklist

Address: Danestone Medical Practice LLP, Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8ZP. Use the map for planning only. Confirm appointment time, access needs and any closure message before travelling.

Before leaving home

Check appointment time, whether it is phone or face-to-face, access/interpreter needs, medication list, allergies, sample instructions, forms and best callback number.

If someone else is driving

Send the full address and postcode: Danestone Medical Practice LLP, Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen AB22 8ZP. Phone: 01224 822866.

If bringing a sample

Use the correct container, label with name/date of birth/date/reason and follow urine storage rules if not handing it in within one hour.

If mobility is difficult

Plan extra time for parking, entrance, waiting room movement and communication needs.

When Danestone Medical Practice is closed

The appointment and contact guidance says NHS 24 on 111 provides urgent care support if you think you need A&E but it is not life-threatening, and advice when the GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed.

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Problem	Use this	Examples
Life-threatening emergency	Call 999	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, not responding.
Urgent but not life-threatening	Call NHS 24 on 111	You think you may need A&E but it is not life-threatening, or the GP/pharmacy/dentist is closed.
Minor ailment or medicine advice	Community pharmacy or NHS inform/NHS 24 depending on urgency	Coughs, colds, sore throat, earache, cystitis, skin issues, medicine questions.
Minor injury	NHS 24 / minor injury unit route	Sprains, simple fractures, minor burns and cuts may need NHS 24 direction.
Routine admin	Practice phone/eConsult during opening hours	Forms, fit notes, test-result chasing, routine appointments and non-urgent prescriptions.

Official action links used

Use these official links after reading the practical route above. This guide explains what each link is for so patients do not land on the wrong form.

Official practice website · Contact, hours, access and parking · Appointments · eConsult online form · Prescriptions · Online services · Registration status · Test results · Sick/Fit note · Services · Doctors · Nurses · NHS 24 · NHS inform

Danestone Medical Practice FAQs

What is Danestone Medical Practice phone number?

The main phone number is 01224 822866. Use it for routine appointment calls during the correct windows, urgent same-day doctor callback requests, test results, prescription questions, access needs and registration questions. For emergencies, call 999.

Where is Danestone Medical Practice?

Danestone Medical Practice LLP is at Fairview Street, Danestone, Aberdeen, AB22 8ZP.

What are Danestone Medical Practice opening hours?

The official contact page lists Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.

When should I call for routine appointments or admin queries?

The appointment page says to call between 8am and 11am and between 2pm and 5pm for routine appointments, routine medical queries and admin queries.

How do urgent same-day appointments work?

The practice uses a doctor callback system. If you feel you need to be seen urgently on the same day, call as early as possible, ideally between 8am and 11am. Reception will ask for a brief description of the problem so the request can be routed safely.

Can I use eConsult?

Yes, the practice links to a secure online appointment request form. Use eConsult for suitable non-emergency GP advice, treatment or appointment requests. Do not use it for life-threatening symptoms.

Does Danestone Medical Practice offer extended hours?

The appointment page says the surgery runs an Extended Hours Clinic with telephone GP appointments between 7:30am and 8:30am and between 5:30pm and 6:30pm on differing days depending on GP availability. Availability is limited.

How do I request a home visit?

If you are housebound and need an appointment, the practice says it will phone first to understand what you need. It is helpful to phone before 11am where possible.

How do I order repeat prescriptions?

Use Patient Access, the official repeat prescription request form, or the completed tear-off order sheet from your last prescription. The practice does not take repeat prescription requests by phone or email.

How long do repeat prescriptions take?

The official prescription page says a minimum of 48 hours or two full working days is required for processing. You can usually collect from your nominated local pharmacy 3 to 5 working days after ordering.

When should I phone for test results?

The official test-results page says to phone between 2pm and 5pm one week after your samples are taken, unless you have been advised otherwise.

How long do smear results take?

The official test-results page says smear test results can take up to 16 weeks and will be sent by letter from the health board.

Is Danestone Medical Practice accepting new patients?

The official registration page says that as of 16 April 2026, Danestone Medical Practice is temporarily pausing new patient registrations. It is currently only able to register new babies of patients already registered at the practice and temporary residents.

Do I need a sick note for 7 days or less?

Usually no. The official sick/fit note page says if you are off work sick for 7 days or less, your employer should not ask for medical evidence. You can self-certify. For more than 7 days, request a fit note.

Does Danestone Medical Practice have parking and disabled access?

The contact page lists car parking, disabled parking, disabled WC, step-free access, wheelchair access, induction loop, signing service and Braille translation service.

Does Danestone Medical Practice have a CQC rating?

Danestone Medical Practice is in Scotland, so CQC is not the correct regulator source for this GP article. Use the official practice website, NHS 24 and NHS inform/NHS Scotland sources for live information.

What should I do when the practice is closed?

Call NHS 24 on 111 for urgent care information and support if you think you need A&E but it is not life-threatening, or when your GP, pharmacy or dental practice is closed. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Independent directory disclaimer: medicalpracticeuk.org is not NHS Scotland, not NHS 24, not NHS inform, not NHS Grampian and not Danestone Medical Practice LLP. This guide is for general patient information only. Phone numbers, opening hours, routine-call windows, eConsult availability, appointment rules, registration status, prescription routes, doctor names, clinic details, access facilities, parking and out-of-hours information can change. Always confirm important details with the official practice website, NHS 24, NHS inform or the surgery before relying on them.

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