Leeds Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours

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Leeds student NHS GP guide

Leeds Medical Practice: appointments, PATCHS, hours and student GP help

For this search, “Leeds Medical Practice” refers to Leeds Student Medical Practice at 4 Blenheim Court, Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AE. It specialises in caring for higher-education students in Leeds and eligible dependants, with appointment, contraception, mental-health, sexual-health and student-administration support designed around a predominantly young adult population.

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2. Care navigationPhone for urgent or next-7-day needs; PATCHS for routine requests.

✓3. Right responseGP, physio, pharmacist, nurse, text, phone or face-to-face care.

Main practice telephone

0113 295 4488

The official appointments page describes telephone contact as the best route for urgent problems and appointments needed within the next seven days. You can also attend reception in person during opening hours.

Call 0113 295 4488 Official practice website

Practice address

Leeds Student Medical Practice
4 Blenheim Court
Blenheim Walk
Leeds
LS2 9AE

The practice is close to the University of Leeds campus, a few minutes’ walk from the Parkinson Building and Woodhouse Lane.

Open directions

Telephone

0113 295 4488

NHS code

B86110

Weekdays

8am–6:30pm

CQC

Overall Good

Fast answer: Leeds Student Medical Practice is at 4 Blenheim Court, Leeds, LS2 9AE; phone 0113 295 4488. Current practice information lists Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm and Sunday closed. For urgent care or an appointment needed within seven days, phone the surgery. For routine/non-urgent medical or administrative requests, the official appointment guidance uses PATCHS.

Do not confuse this with North Leeds Medical Practice.

Leeds Student Medical Practice is NHS code B86110 at Blenheim Court near the university. North Leeds Medical Practice is a different GP provider with separate sites, phone numbers, appointment systems and patient catchment.

Start here: phone, PATCHS, pharmacy, NHS App or 111?

You need	Best first route	Why
Life-threatening emergency	Call 999.	Do not wait for reception, PATCHS or a student GP appointment.
Urgent GP help	Call 0113 295 4488.	The practice says phone is the best route for urgent matters.
Appointment within 7 days	Phone reception.	The official appointment page specifically directs these requests to telephone contact.
Routine/non-urgent medical request	Use PATCHS.	PATCHS is intended for problems that do not need an immediate response.
Letter or student admin request	Use the appropriate online/admin route.	The practice accepts non-urgent administrative requests online, including some university-related requests.
Repeat medication	NHS App or PATCHS.	The practice describes NHS App as the quickest medication-ordering route.
Test result	Check NHS App after the expected wait.	Most results are published around seven days after blood tests, X-rays or scans.
Minor illness	Consider a community pharmacist.	The practice recommends pharmacists for many coughs, colds, sore throats, stomach problems and minor aches.
Urgent care when closed	NHS 111 online or 111.	NHS 111 directs you to appropriate out-of-hours care.

Leeds Student Medical Practice opening hours

Day	Current practice hours	Useful note
Monday	8:00am–6:30pm	Phone is best for urgent / next-7-day needs.
Tuesday	8:00am–6:30pm	PATCHS routine service has separate online availability.
Wednesday	8:00am–6:30pm	Normal weekday access.
Thursday	8:00am–6:30pm	Normal weekday access.
Friday	8:00am–6:30pm	Plan routine medicines before weekend demand.
Saturday	9:00am–2:00pm	Confirm the appointment/service before treating Saturday as walk-in GP access.
Sunday	Closed	Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.

Older sources show different hours. CQC’s 2020 inspection information described longer historical opening, including Sunday access. Current practice contact information instead lists weekday 8:00am–6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm and Sunday closed. Use the live practice timetable for present visits.

Current contact and opening information NHS Leeds Student Medical Practice profile

How to request an appointment

The practice uses different routes depending on urgency. This is important because PATCHS is not presented as the route for every appointment.

Urgent or needed within seven days? Phone.
Call 0113 295 4488. The practice explicitly says telephone contact is the best route for urgent issues and appointments required in the next seven days.

You can also attend reception.
The Care Navigation team can discuss the problem and help direct you to the appropriate clinician or service.

Routine or non-urgent? Use PATCHS.
Complete the form with enough detail for the team to identify the right route.

Expect different consultation formats.
The practice may respond by phone, face-to-face consultation, text or email. Not every request needs a GP; another healthcare professional may be better placed to help.

How to cancel

Cancel through your NHS account / NHS App where the appointment appears.
Call 0113 295 4488 during weekday practice hours.
Reply CANCEL to the appointment reminder text where that option is provided.

Ask for what you need. Tell the practice if you have a preferred clinician, prefer telephone or face-to-face contact, need an interpreter, or have another communication/access requirement.

Official appointment guidance

PATCHS: useful for routine problems, not emergencies

Leeds Student Medical Practice describes PATCHS as its online consultation route for routine and non-urgent medical or administrative problems.

Good PATCHS examples

Non-urgent musculoskeletal problems, medication already prescribed, and some student/university letters relating to recent care.

Normal online window

The practice currently states that PATCHS normally accepts requests Monday–Friday, 7:00am–11:00am, excluding bank holidays.

Response target

The online-services page says the practice aims to respond by the end of the next working day at the latest.

Capacity can change

The practice warns that PATCHS availability can close earlier when demand is high. Do not submit multiple PATCHS requests for the same issue on the same day.

Urgent request? Do not wait for PATCHS availability. Phone the surgery for an urgent problem or care required in the next seven days; use 999 for an emergency and NHS 111 when urgent help is needed outside practice hours.

Official PATCHS and NHS App information

Registering: this practice is designed around Leeds students

Leeds Student Medical Practice says it specialises in caring for students in Leeds and eligible dependants sharing their address. The University of Leeds recommends that students register with a local GP after arriving and identifies this practice as the closest surgery to the university campus.

Register online.
The practice supports online new-patient registration without requiring a trip to reception simply to start the process.

Use your Leeds residential details.
Give the address where you are living while studying and a UK mobile number where possible.

Watch for practice contact.
The University of Leeds says the practice may phone to confirm information, so make sure the number entered on the registration is usable.

Allow processing time.
Current University of Leeds student guidance says registration normally takes around five working days and completion is confirmed by SMS.

Do not wait until you become ill. Registration has to be processed before the practice can reliably access and manage you as a registered patient. New students are better registering soon after moving to Leeds.

University of Leeds GP registration guidance

Repeat prescriptions: NHS App is the preferred route

The practice currently describes the NHS App as the quickest and most secure way to request medication. PATCHS can also be used.

Medication task	What to do
Existing repeat medicine	Use NHS App where possible, or PATCHS and choose the administrative-help route.
New medicine request	Use the clinical/common-problem route and explain the condition; a new medicine is not treated like a simple repeat item.
Pharmacy collection	Nominate a pharmacy in NHS App or the relevant online service.
How long?	The current medication page says prescriptions can usually be collected from the pharmacy 3–5 working days after ordering.
Medication review	The practice may invite you for a review before continuing some repeat medicines.

Community-pharmacy ordering: the practice says it does not routinely accept third-party medication requests from community pharmacies unless this has been pre-authorised. Its model is patient-led ordering.

Official medication-ordering guidance NHS App information

For broader NHS prescription guidance, see the MedicalPracticeUK medication and repeat-prescription guide.

Test results: most are available after seven days

The practice says most blood-test, X-ray and scan results are available around seven days after the investigation.

Wait for the expected result period.
If your clinician gives a different timeframe, follow that instruction instead of the general seven-day guidance.

Check NHS App.
Results may be visible through your GP record once available.

Need more information?
Contact reception on 0113 295 4488 if you have seen the result and need further guidance.

Official test-results page

Student-specific help: sick notes, university letters and mental health

This practice handles a much younger population than most GP surgeries, so several patient routes are specifically relevant to university life.

Sick notes

The appointments area includes a dedicated route for fit notes and requests linked to education.

Mitigating circumstances

The practice publishes a route for requests relating to sickness and mitigating-circumstance evidence. Not every university letter is an NHS service and fees may apply to some private administrative work.

Mental health

The practice provides GP mental-health care and links patients to Leeds-based support. Its service information also describes Primary Care Mental Health Workers attached to the practice.

Do not leave academic evidence until a deadline. Some reports, certificates or third-party letters can take longer than routine GP care. The practice resource page says reports and miscellaneous forms can take up to six weeks in some cases and charges may apply.

Sexual health and contraception are major practice services

Leeds Student Medical Practice publishes extensive sexual and reproductive healthcare for its student population. Discussions are confidential and can include contraception, sexually transmitted infections, HIV, hepatitis and screening.

Contraception

Doctors, nurses and clinical pharmacists can discuss contraceptive options and continuation of contraception started before you moved to Leeds.

STI testing

Chlamydia and gonorrhoea self-test kits may be available from reception for people without symptoms. Patients with symptoms are advised to arrange clinical assessment instead of relying on a self-test kit.

HIV / blood-borne viruses

HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing may be arranged after clinical discussion where appropriate.

Cervical screening

The practice offers NHS cervical screening for eligible patients and publishes additional advice for trans men who retain a cervix but may not receive automatic recall after a gender-marker change.

PrEP

The practice has worked with Leeds Sexual Health on HIV PrEP access initiatives and publishes current routes for patients who may benefit.

Inclusive care

The practice explicitly states that patients of any sexual orientation are welcome and that consultations follow medical-confidentiality rules.

Official sexual and reproductive health information

2026 vaccine notices students should distinguish

HPV vaccination

The current practice homepage says HPV vaccination is available at the practice. Eligible patients can book the published “HPV Only Pharmacist” appointment through NHS App or call reception after 11am.

2026 MenB programme

The practice’s July 2026 notice says Leeds Student Medical Practice itself cannot administer the one-off MenB programme. Eligible students are directed to book through participating community pharmacies.

These are different vaccine routes. Do not assume that because HPV vaccination is bookable at the practice, the temporary 2026 MenB programme is also delivered there.

Parking, wheelchair access, hearing support and BSL

Patient parking

The practice offers limited free parking for patients while they are attending the surgery. The car park is monitored and unauthorised parking can result in a penalty.

Wheelchair access

The practice says all rooms have wheelchair access, suitable accessible toilets are available on all floors, and a lift serves upper floors.

Hearing support

A hearing-aid induction loop is available at reception. A private room is also available for patients who need confidential help from reception.

British Sign Language

The practice advertises BSL contact through the InterpretersLive! video-interpreting service during practice opening hours.

Neurodiverse patients: in August 2026 the practice published a video walkaround specifically intended to help patients familiarise themselves with the entrance, reception, waiting rooms, consulting rooms and facilities before visiting.

Practice facilities and contact information

Complaints, feedback and patient involvement

The practice says it welcomes positive and negative feedback and provides a formal complaints process when something has gone wrong.

Raise the issue with the practice

Use the official complaints route and explain what happened, relevant dates, who was involved if known, and what resolution you are seeking.

Patient Participation Group

The practice encourages patients to join its Patient Participation Group so students and other patients can contribute views about how services are delivered.

Official complaints and feedback guidance

CQC rating: Good, with the inspection dates kept in context

The Care Quality Commission currently displays Leeds Student Medical Practice as Overall Good. CQC’s current profile shows Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led as Good.

CQC record	Date / result	Context
Current displayed overall rating	Good	Current CQC service profile.
Earlier comprehensive inspection	11 January 2019	Overall Good, with some areas identified for improvement.
Focused follow-up inspection	27 February 2020	CQC revisited parts of the service after the earlier inspection.
Latest report publication	9 April 2020	The current CQC profile continues to display Overall Good.
Later data review	6 July 2023	CQC said available information did not indicate a need to reassess the rating at that stage.

Do not present “Good” as a new 2026 inspection. It remains the rating CQC currently displays, but the inspection report itself is older.

Current CQC profile CQC inspection summary

Map and directions from the University of Leeds area

Leeds Student Medical Practice
4 Blenheim Court
Blenheim Walk
Leeds
LS2 9AE

Map provided for location and directions only. MedicalPracticeUK.org is not the official surgery website.

From campus

The practice says it is only a few minutes’ walk from the Parkinson Building and Woodhouse Lane.

Driving

Limited patient parking is available while attending the surgery, but parking is monitored. Do not use the practice car park for unrelated university/city-centre parking.

When Leeds Student Medical Practice is closed

Situation	Use this route
Life-threatening emergency	Call 999.
Urgent, not life-threatening	Use NHS 111 online or call 111.
Child under 5 needing 111 help	The practice advises calling 111 rather than using 111 online.
Minor illness	A local pharmacist may be the quickest appropriate first contact.
Routine prescription or admin request	Use the relevant NHS App / online route or contact the practice when its service is available.

Official sources used

Last verified: 21 September 2026.

Leeds Medical Practice FAQs

Which GP surgery does “Leeds Medical Practice” refer to here?

This page covers Leeds Student Medical Practice at 4 Blenheim Court, Blenheim Walk, Leeds, LS2 9AE. It is a student-focused NHS GP surgery and should not be confused with North Leeds Medical Practice.

What is Leeds Student Medical Practice’s phone number?

The main practice telephone number is 0113 295 4488. The practice says phone is the best route for urgent matters and appointments needed within the next seven days.

What are Leeds Student Medical Practice opening hours?

Current practice information lists Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 2:00pm and Sunday closed. Confirm the service you need before treating Saturday opening as walk-in GP access.

How do I request an urgent appointment?

Call 0113 295 4488. The official appointment page says telephone contact is the best route for urgent matters and appointments required within the next seven days. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.

When should I use PATCHS?

Use PATCHS for routine or non-urgent medical and administrative problems that do not need an immediate response. The practice currently publishes normal PATCHS availability of Monday to Friday, 7:00am–11:00am, excluding bank holidays, although it can close earlier when demand is high.

How long does student GP registration take?

Current University of Leeds guidance says Leeds Student Medical Practice registration normally takes around five working days to process. The practice may contact you to check information and completion is confirmed by SMS.

How long do repeat prescriptions take?

The current medication page says prescriptions can usually be collected from the nominated pharmacy three to five working days after ordering. The NHS App is the practice’s preferred medication-ordering route.

How long do test results take?

The practice says most blood-test, X-ray and scan results are available around seven days after the investigation. Results can also be viewed in the NHS App; contact reception if you need further information after viewing them.

Does Leeds Student Medical Practice provide sexual-health and contraception care?

Yes. The practice publishes contraception, STI testing, HIV and hepatitis testing, cervical screening and broader sexual-health support. Contraception provided through NHS services is free. Some specialist sexual-health services are also delivered elsewhere in Leeds.

What is Leeds Student Medical Practice’s CQC rating?

CQC currently displays Leeds Student Medical Practice as Overall Good, with Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led all shown as Good. The latest inspection report was published on 9 April 2020, and a later CQC data review on 6 July 2023 did not identify evidence requiring reassessment at that stage.

Independent information notice: MedicalPracticeUK.org is not Leeds Student Medical Practice, the University of Leeds, NHS England, West Yorkshire ICB, NHS 111 or CQC. Appointment availability, PATCHS opening times, registration processing, Saturday services, vaccine arrangements and clinic availability can change. Use the official links above for live information affecting an immediate request or visit.

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