Jessop Medical Practice: NHS appointments, opening hours, prescriptions, doctors and patient help
Need Jessop Medical Practice phone number, opening times, appointments, prescriptions, Medicines Order Line, online access, practice area, doctors, reviews, CQC rating, Leabrooks surgery, Ripley surgery, home visiting, complaints or out-of-hours NHS help? This guide gives the safest next step first, then the official routes in plain English.
Use this number for: appointment help, urgent same-day queries, online access issues, registration support, practice-area questions, home visiting, complaints route questions, and if you are not sure whether to contact GP, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999.
Jessop Medical Practice
Greenhill Primary Care Centre
Greenhill Lane
Leabrooks, Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 1LU
The official site also lists Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH as another location using the same telephone number.
Open directionsSearch-intent map: what people mean when they search Jessop Medical Practice
Most patients do not search only one phrase. They search for appointments, opening hours, phone number, repeat prescriptions, Medicines Order Line, online access, doctors, reviews, Leabrooks, Ripley, Church Farm, complaints, practice area and out-of-hours help. This section turns those searches into clear patient actions.
| Search phrase | What the user usually needs | Best section |
|---|---|---|
| Jessop Medical Practice appointments | How to request help, what details to give, and what happens next. | Appointments |
| Jessop Medical Practice opening times | Weekday hours, staff training closures, bank holiday caution and weekend closure. | Opening hours |
| Jessop Medical Practice prescriptions | Online prescription route, Medicines Order Line and what to do before running out. | Prescriptions |
| Jessop Medical Practice doctors | Doctors, advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners and other team roles. | Doctors and staff |
| Jessop Medical Practice reviews | CQC rating, feedback route, Friends-and-family style thinking and how to read reviews. | Reviews and CQC |
| Jessop Medical Practice Ripley | Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH. | Locations |
| Jessop Medical Practice practice area | Whether your home address is inside the area covered by the practice. | Practice area |
| Jessop Medical Practice complaints | How to raise a concern, use the complaint form, or ask PALS for help. | Complaints |
Unique patient decision hub: choose the right route in 60 seconds
This is the daily-use part of the page. Start here whenever you are not sure whether to phone Jessop Medical Practice, use the website, order medicine, ask a pharmacy, use NHS 111 or call 999.
I need help today
If symptoms are dangerous or life-threatening, call 999. If urgent but not life-threatening and the surgery is closed, use NHS 111. If the surgery is open and it is GP-suitable, contact the practice during normal opening hours.
I need a routine appointment
Contact the practice by phone, online, or in person during core hours. Give one clear problem first, say when it started, and keep your phone nearby for the next step.
I need repeat medicine
Use online prescription ordering or the Medicines Order Line. Order early before weekends, bank holidays, training closures, travel, or medication reviews.
I need the right surgery site
Check whether your appointment is at Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks or Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Ripley before travelling.
I am housebound
If you are registered as housebound and need medical help, the home visiting service may visit between 8am and 6:30pm. It may be a GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
I want to complain or give feedback
Write a timeline, use the practice complaint form or ask reception. PALS can also offer advice for NHS problems.
Jessop Medical Practice opening hours
The official opening-times page lists Monday to Friday opening as 8:00am to 6:30pm. The official practice pages also list Saturday and Sunday as closed. The practice states that it closes once a month for staff development and training, with staff training dates listed on the official opening-times page.
| Day or situation | Listed access | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Contact early if you need same-day help or a callback. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Good day for routine appointments, prescriptions and admin queries. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm, but staff-training afternoon closures may apply | Check the official staff training dates before travelling in the afternoon. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Order medicine early if you need it before the weekend. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Do not leave urgent prescriptions or admin until late afternoon. |
| Saturday | Closed for routine listed access | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed. |
| Sunday | Closed for routine listed access | Use 999 for emergencies, NHS 111 for urgent advice, or pharmacy for minor illness. |
| Monthly training closure | Practice says it closes once a month for staff development and training | Check the official opening-times page before travelling. |
Jessop Medical Practice locations: Leabrooks and Ripley
The official site lists the main Jessop Medical Practice address at Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LU. It also says “See our other locations” and lists Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH, with the same telephone number.
Leabrooks / Greenhill Lane
Jessop Medical Practice
Greenhill Primary Care Centre, Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LU.
Use this address when searching NHS.uk, CQC, official practice information or Google Maps for the main surgery profile.
Ripley / Church Farm
Church Farm Primary Care Centre
Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH.
Ask reception which site your appointment is at before travelling. Do not assume every appointment is at Greenhill Lane.
How to request an appointment at Jessop Medical Practice
The official “You and Your General Practice” page explains that patients or carers can contact the practice during opening hours by visiting, calling, going online using the practice website, or using the NHS App. It also says the practice team may ask details so they can assess clinical need and tell you within one working day what will happen next.
Call 999 for serious or life-threatening emergencies. Use NHS 111 when the surgery is closed and the problem cannot wait.
During opening hours, contact the practice by phone, online route, NHS App route where available, or by visiting reception if suitable.
Say what the issue is, when it started, whether it is getting worse, what you have tried and what you are worried about.
The appointment page says text reminders can be sent if the practice has your current mobile number.
The official page says clinicians will try to contact you as close to the appointment time as possible and will attempt to contact twice. If unsuccessful, you may need to rebook.
The appointment page says if you are more than 10 minutes late and your need is not medically urgent, you may be asked to rebook.
Tell the surgery as soon as possible if you no longer need your appointment, so another patient can be offered the slot.
Hello, my name is [name]. My date of birth is [date of birth]. I am registered at Jessop Medical Practice. I need help because [one clear sentence]. Is this something for a GP, nurse practitioner, pharmacy, NHS 111, or another service?
Jessop Medical Practice repeat prescriptions and Medicines Order Line
The official Jessop site links to ordering prescriptions online and also provides Medicines Order Line information. The Medicines Order Line page lists telephone 01246 588 860, open Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm, excluding bank holidays. It also says the online Medicines Order Line form is available 24/7 and does not require an account, login or password.
Medicines Order Line
Call 01246 588 860 Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, excluding bank holidays, if this route is right for your medication request.
Online MOL form
The official page says the online form is available 24/7 and does not require an account, login or password.
NHS App and online access
If repeat prescription ordering is available on your account, the NHS App or online services may help you request regular medication securely.
Order early
Do not wait until the last tablet. Order before weekends, bank holidays, staff-training closures, travel, or medication reviews.
| Situation | Best step | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Routine repeat medicine | Use online ordering, NHS App route where available, or Medicines Order Line. | Check medicine name, dose and pharmacy before submitting. |
| Nearly out of important medicine | Tell the surgery, pharmacy or NHS 111 clearly if urgent. | Do not leave this until Friday afternoon. |
| Hospital changed medication | Tell the practice before your supply runs out. | GP record updates may be needed. |
| Medication review due | Ask whether a review, blood test or appointment is needed. | Some medication cannot be safely repeated without review. |
Jessop Medical Practice online access, medical records and NHS App
The official online access page explains that patients can still contact the practice by phone or in person, and online access is another option that can save time. Online access may help with parts of your record, prescriptions and NHS App-linked services depending on your account permissions.
Online access login
Use official practice or NHS routes only. Do not enter NHS or GP login details into random third-party pages.
Medical record access
The official site links to viewing medical records online. Access may depend on identity checks and account permissions.
Update your details
The official site has an update-your-details route. This is important for mobile number, address and text reminders.
Do not want online record access?
The online access page says patients can tell the practice if they do not want access to their records, and that the decision can be changed in future.
Jessop Medical Practice doctors, clinicians and staff
The official practice staff page lists doctors, GP registrars, advanced clinical practitioners, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, a pharmacy technician, management, administration, reception and attached staff. Staff lists can change, so use the official page for the latest team details before relying on a specific clinician.
| Team | What they may help with | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| GPs and GP registrars | Medical assessment, ongoing health problems, referrals, medication decisions and complex care. | You can ask for a preferred clinician, but you may wait longer. |
| Advanced Clinical Practitioners | The official page says they can diagnose, order treatments, prescribe medication and make referrals within scope. | They may be the right clinician for many acute or chronic problems. |
| Nurse Practitioners | The official page says they can treat patients over age 1 with acute minor illness and musculoskeletal concerns. | They do not routinely deal with chronic ongoing issues or pregnancy-related concerns. |
| Practice Nurses | Planned nurse care, reviews, screening, dressings, injections and long-term condition support depending on service. | Ask reception which nurse appointment type is needed. |
| Healthcare Assistants | Basic checks and support tasks depending on training and appointment type. | Bring requested forms, samples or readings if asked. |
| Pharmacy Technician | Medication-related support and medicines processes. | Useful for some prescription or medicine queries. |
| Reception and admin team | Navigation, appointments, forms, letters, messages and route guidance. | They may ask questions to send you to the right service. |
Jessop Medical Practice area: who can register or stay registered?
The official practice-area page says the practice area is based around Riddings and Ripley, with two surgeries. It says the practice covers from Swanwick and Somercotes in the north to Denby in the south, and from Jacksdale and Ironville in the east to Heage in the west. It also says the practice is unable to accept or keep patients on the list if they live outside the practice area.
Likely inside area?
Patients around Riddings, Ripley and the listed surrounding localities should check the official map or ask reception.
Moved outside area?
The official page says patients who move outside the practice area should tell the practice so they can be helped to find local doctors.
Unsure about postcode?
Ask to see a detailed practice-area map or call reception before starting registration.
New patient?
Check the practice area before completing forms, especially if you are near the edge of the boundary.
Register with Jessop Medical Practice
The official site includes a “Register with our Practice” route. Before starting, check that your address is inside the practice area. NHS GP registration is free, and national guidance says patients do not need ID, proof of address or an NHS number to register, although these details can help the practice match records.
Ask whether your postcode is inside the Jessop Medical Practice area before completing forms.
Start from the official practice website and follow the current registration instructions.
Name, date of birth, address, phone number, email, previous GP, NHS number if known and medication list can all help.
If you take regular medicine, plan before changing GP so you do not run out while records move.
The official area page says patients outside the area may be removed from the list through Patient Services in Derby.
What to do when Jessop Medical Practice is closed
The official out-of-hours page says if you need medical attention when the surgery is closed, dial 111. It says NHS 111 will assess you and direct you to the most appropriate point of care. It also says to dial 999 for potentially life-threatening conditions such as severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones.
| 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 medical help before the surgery reopens. |
| Minor illness or medicine advice | Local pharmacy | Coughs, colds, sore throat, minor rash, side effects and medicine questions. |
| Mental health crisis | NHS 111, local crisis line, Samaritans 116 123, or 999 if immediate danger | You feel unsafe, at risk of harm, or need urgent mental health support. |
| Routine GP appointment | Contact Jessop during normal opening hours | The official out-of-hours page says to contact the surgery during normal hours for surgery appointments. |
Accessibility, interpretation, carers and extra support
The “You and Your General Practice” page says if you do not speak English, you can ask for interpretation services in your preferred language when making an appointment. It also says you should tell the practice if you need extra help such as longer appointments, a quiet space, wheelchair access or information in a different format.
Interpreter help
Ask early if you need an interpreter or language support. Do this when making the appointment.
Reasonable adjustments
Ask for wheelchair access, longer appointment, quiet space, large print, written instructions or other reasonable support.
Carer support
If you have a carer, they may speak on your behalf with your consent. Make sure consent is clear.
Young people
The patient charter explains that people aged 16 or older can make and go to appointments by themselves. Under 16s can ask to see a GP, and the GP decides what is appropriate.
Hello, I need help with [interpreter / wheelchair access / quiet space / longer appointment / carer support]. Can you add this to my appointment request before I attend?
Jessop Medical Practice reviews, CQC rating and feedback
CQC lists The Jessop Medical Practice as Overall: Outstanding, with Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led also shown as Outstanding on the location profile. CQC ratings are more formal than ordinary star reviews, but ratings can change, so always check the official CQC page.
CQC inspection rating
Use CQC for inspected quality information. It is more reliable than a single old directory review.
How to read reviews
Look for repeated patterns, dates and recent comments. Phone access and appointment systems can change over time.
Give feedback
If you want to raise a concern, use the official suggestions or complaints route rather than only leaving a review.
Be specific
Useful feedback includes dates, which site, what happened, what went well and what needs improvement.
Complaints, concerns and PALS help
The official suggestions and complaints page says Jessop Medical Practice has an in-house complaints procedure. It says patients can use the complaint form or ask at reception. It also lists Patient Advice Liaison Service, PALS, on 0800 032 32 35 for advice or help with NHS problems.
Include dates, times, site, staff role if known, what happened and what outcome you want.
The official page says the form is available and reception can help with the complaints route.
Save forms, letters, messages and appointment dates in case follow-up is needed.
PALS can offer advice or help with problems in any area of the NHS.
Jessop Medical Practice map and directions
Main address: Jessop Medical Practice, Greenhill Primary Care Centre, Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 1LU. Use the map for planning only. Confirm which site your appointment is at before leaving home.
Before travelling
Check whether your appointment is at Leabrooks or Ripley, the appointment time, clinician type and any access needs.
If you are late
Call reception as soon as possible. The official appointment page says patients more than 10 minutes late may be asked to rebook if the need is not urgent.
If using a taxi
Give the full address: Greenhill Primary Care Centre, Greenhill Lane, Leabrooks, Alfreton, DE55 1LU.
If going to Ripley
Confirm Church Farm Primary Care Centre, Steeple Drive, Ripley, DE5 3TH before travelling.
Official source check and reference notes
Official sources checked before writing: NHS.uk, the official Jessop Medical Practice website, official opening times, appointment page, practice area, Medicines Order Line, online access, practice staff, You and Your General Practice, out-of-hours guidance, suggestions and complaints, and CQC.
Official links: NHS.uk profile · Official practice website · Opening times · Appointments · Medicines Order Line · Online access · Practice staff · Practice area · Out of hours · Complaints · CQC record · NHS 111
Why this guide is built this way: real users search appointments, hours, phone, prescriptions, online access, doctors, reviews, practice area, Leabrooks, Ripley and complaints. This guide answers those needs in one place while linking back to official sources for final confirmation.