Meadows Medical Practice: NHS GP appointments, hours, prescriptions and patient help
Meadows Medical Practice is an NHS Scotland GP surgery at 9 Brougham Place, Edinburgh EH3 9HW. This practical guide explains appointments, Patient Services, phone access, opening hours, daily 12pm–1pm closure, repeat prescriptions, pharmacy help, new-patient registration, test results, fit notes, home visits, doctors, travel clinic rules, parking tips and NHS 24 help.
Use this number for: GP appointment booking, Patient Services help, prescription queries, test-result questions, home-visit requests, registration questions, fit-note questions, interpreter requests, chaperone requests, access needs or if you are unsure whether to use GP, pharmacy, NHS 24 or 999.
Meadows Medical Practice
9 Brougham Place
Edinburgh
EH3 9HW
Use the full Brougham Place address because “Meadows Medical Practice” can be confused with The Meadows Medical Practice in England, The Meadows Health Centre and other similarly named surgeries.
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Patients usually search more than the practice name. Common searches include “Meadows Medical Practice appointments,” “Meadows Medical Practice Edinburgh,” “Brougham Place GP,” “phone number,” “opening hours,” “Patient Services,” “repeat prescriptions,” “test results,” “sick note,” “home visits,” “new patient registration,” “doctors,” “NHS 24,” “travel clinic,” “parking” and “CQC rating.” This guide answers the real need behind each search instead of listing keywords without help.
| Search phrase | What the patient usually needs | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Medical Practice appointments | How to book by phone or online, what triage means, and when another service may be faster. | Use appointments section |
| Patient Services login | Online appointment booking, repeat prescriptions and online access registration. | Use Patient Services section |
| Repeat prescriptions | How to order, how long it takes, what to do if you run out and pharmacy collection rules. | Use prescriptions section |
| Test results | How to ask for results and what to do if symptoms continue. | Use results section |
| Sick note / fit note | Self-certification, more-than-seven-days rule, hospital notes and private certificate fees. | Use fit note section |
| Home visits | When a GP visit is medically appropriate and why transport issues alone are not enough. | Use home visits section |
| Travel clinic | Whether the practice provides travel advice or vaccinations and where to go instead. | Use travel section |
| CQC rating | Whether English CQC ratings apply to this Edinburgh NHS Scotland practice. | Use Scotland rating note |
Unique patient decision hub: choose the right Meadows route in 60 seconds
Use this before phoning, logging in to Patient Services, travelling to Brougham Place, or waiting for the wrong service.
I need urgent help today
If it is life-threatening, call 999. If the surgery is closed and the problem is urgent but not life-threatening, call NHS 24 on 111. If the surgery is open, call reception and clearly say if symptoms are worsening.
I need a routine GP appointment
Use Patient Services if registered or call reception. The official appointment guidance says patients may be offered phone or in-person appointments, and reception may ask a brief reason.
I need medicine
Use Patient Services where possible. Routine repeat requests need 2–3 full working days, and medicines not on your repeat list may need more time.
I need minor illness advice
Ask a community pharmacy first for many minor ailments. NHS Pharmacy First Scotland may cover several common conditions and treatments.
I need a home visit
Call before 10am if possible. Home visits are for medical need, such as terminally ill, truly bedbound or patients who would be harmed by moving.
I need a fit note
Do not use an emergency appointment for a fit note. Self-certify where appropriate, and request a fit note only when due.
Meadows Medical Practice opening hours and daily 12pm–1pm closure
The official contact page lists opening hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. From Monday 26 February 2024, the practice closes daily between 12pm and 1pm. Bank holidays and practice announcements can change access, so check the official site before travelling.
| Day or access point | Official listed information | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 8am to 6pm | Call earlier in the day for medical issues that need same-day advice. |
| Daily closure | 12pm to 1pm | Avoid routine calls during this hour. |
| Midday emergency-only number | 07874 198233 during 12pm–1pm closure only | Use only for medical emergency during that closure; do not leave voicemail. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 24 on 111 for urgent non-emergency help. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use 999 for emergencies or 111 for urgent advice. |
| Bank holidays | Listed separately by the practice | Order repeat medication early before public holidays. |
How to book Meadows Medical Practice appointments
The official appointment page says routine telephone calls or in-person appointments can be booked online as a pilot project if you are registered for Patient Services. You can also telephone the medical receptionist team to book. Reception may ask a brief account of what you would like to speak to the doctor about so the request can be triaged safely.
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Use NHS 24 on 111 if the surgery is closed and the issue is urgent but not life-threatening.
The practice reminds patients that pharmacists, opticians, dentists, physiotherapists and self-referral services may be more appropriate for some problems.
Online appointments are limited and may show telephone-call windows rather than exact call times.
The receptionist may ask a brief reason, but you do not need to share anything that makes you uncomfortable.
The official page says GPs will only try twice to contact you.
The practice says each family member who needs to be seen should have their own appointment.
Hello, my name is [name]. My date of birth is [date of birth]. I am registered at Meadows Medical Practice. I need help because [one clear sentence]. Is this suitable for GP, pharmacist, optician, dentist, self-referral, NHS 24 or 999?
Before you call or attend: practical checklist
Having the right details ready helps reception and clinicians route you safely and reduces repeated calls.
I have had [symptom] for [time]. It is [getting worse / not improving / affecting sleep / affecting work]. I have tried [medicine or self-care]. I take [regular medicines]. I am worried because [reason]. I can answer my phone today on [number].
Patient Services online access: appointments and prescriptions
Patient Services is the online route the practice points patients to for limited appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering. If you do not already have an online account, the practice says Meadows Medical Practice needs to create it and asks patients to complete an access form before logging in.
Online appointment booking
Limited routine telephone or in-person appointments may be available online if you have registered for Patient Services.
Repeat prescriptions
The official prescription page says ordering repeat medication is easier and quicker through the online service.
Need online access?
Complete the practice’s access form and wait for the practice to create your Patient Services account.
Account safety
Do not share Patient Services login details, NHS information or verification codes with anyone who is not authorised.
Meadows Medical Practice doctors and wider team
The official doctors page says GPs handle most serious, acute and complex issues. The practice also lists a physician associate, nursing team, practice team and allied health professionals. The right person may not always be a GP.
| Team member type | Officially listed examples / role | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| GPs | Dr Pamela McGuinn, Dr Sabraj Gill, Dr Sukhdeep Gill, Dr Lisa Rogers | Serious, acute, complex, diagnostic and ongoing medical problems. |
| Physician associate | Provides diagnostic services for children and adults, works with GPs for prescribing | Long-term-condition continuity, family-planning interest and broader clinical assessment. |
| Nurses | Practice nursing and healthcare assistant support | Reviews, procedures, health checks, samples, ECG, spirometry and phlebotomy where available. |
| Reception team | Appointments, home visits, prescription requests and enquiries | They help route requests and handle confidential information. |
| Practice pharmacist | Part-time pharmacist deals with medication requests and reviews | Medication safety, repeat prescription queries and medication reviews. |
Meadows Medical Practice repeat prescriptions
The official repeat prescription page says it is easier and quicker to request repeat prescriptions through Patient Services. Routine requests can take up to 2 to 3 full working days, and items not on your repeat medication list may need extra time. A part-time practice pharmacist may contact you if more information is needed.
Patient Services
Fastest preferred route for regular repeat prescriptions if you are registered online.
By post
Post your prescription slip or written request. Include a stamped addressed envelope if you need return by post.
In person
Return the right-hand half of a previous prescription or a handwritten request in the practice letter box.
Pharmacy arrangement
If your prescription already goes to a pharmacy, continue collecting it there. Otherwise collect from the practice.
| Prescription issue | What it means | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
| Routine repeat medication | Allow 2–3 full working days | Order early before weekends, public holidays and travel. |
| Medicine not on repeat | May be an acute item that needs review | Explain medicine name, dose, why you need it and who started it. |
| Ran out of important medicine | Urgent Provision of Repeat Medication may be possible through a pharmacy | Phone your usual pharmacy first; if not available, call 111 for a pharmacy route. |
| Hospital changed medicine | Hospital discharge medicine should normally cover seven days | Contact the surgery with discharge information before your supply runs out. |
| Controlled drugs or antibiotics | The pharmacy urgent repeat service does not provide these | Call 111 or contact the practice during opening hours. |
| Travelling or staying out of area | The practice says it cannot send prescriptions by post/email/fax if you are outside the area | Register as a temporary resident or ask a local pharmacy what can be done. |
Pharmacy First Scotland and minor illness help
The practice homepage directs patients to pharmacists for healthcare advice and medicines. The appointment guidance also says local pharmacy can help with many minor ailments and that many treatments are covered by NHS Pharmacy First. This can be faster than waiting for a GP when symptoms are suitable.
| Need | Best first step | When not to wait |
|---|---|---|
| Cough, cold, sore throat | Ask a pharmacist if symptoms are mild/moderate | Call 111 or GP if severe, prolonged or breathing is difficult. |
| Medicine side effects | Ask pharmacist or GP depending on severity | Use urgent care for swelling, breathing trouble or severe reaction. |
| Eye problem | Optician may be more appropriate for red/painful eyes or vision changes | Sudden vision loss needs urgent help. |
| Dental problem | Dentist or emergency dental route | GPs do not usually treat dental conditions. |
| Emergency medicine supply | Usual pharmacy first, then 111 if needed | Do not wait if you are out of essential medicine. |
Helpful NHS Scotland video: Right Care, Right Place
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Test results and repeat-test questions
The practice has a dedicated test-results page and advises patients to follow the route given when the test was arranged. If you are asked to repeat a test and you do not want to, the practice says you may be asked to give informed dissent. If symptoms continue or worsen, contact the practice again even if a result is normal.
| Result question | Best route | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| GP-ordered result | Use the practice result route or phone reception for guidance | The practice may need to check review status before advising. |
| Hospital-ordered result | Ask the hospital clinic or department first | Hospital teams may manage results they requested. |
| Repeat test requested | Follow the instruction or discuss if unsure | Repeat tests often check whether a result has changed or normalised. |
| Normal result but symptoms continue | Book further advice if symptoms persist | A normal result does not always explain ongoing symptoms. |
| Someone else asks for your result | Consent may be needed | Medical confidentiality rules protect patient information. |
Sick notes, fit notes and private certificates
The official sick/fit note page says fit notes can be issued by nurses, occupational therapists, pharmacists and physiotherapists as well as doctors. Sick notes can be backdated when appropriate, but they cannot be future dated. The practice says emergency or urgent appointments should not be used for sick/fit notes.
| Fit-note situation | What to do | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Less than seven days off | Use employer self-certification where suitable | Count consecutive days, including weekends and bank holidays. |
| More than seven days off | Request a fit note through the practice route | Your employer will usually ask for medical evidence. |
| Hospital admission | Ask the hospital team for a note covering admission/recovery | The practice may use discharge evidence after discharge. |
| Need backdating | Discuss it with the clinician | Backdating may be possible; future dating is not. |
| Private certificate or extra letter | Ask reception about charges | Non-NHS letters may involve a fee. |
Home visits: when Meadows Medical Practice may visit
The official home-visit guidance says most patients receive better care at the surgery because facilities, lighting, hygiene and time use are better. If you think an urgent same-day visit is needed, call before 10am where possible. All home visit requests are medically assessed.
| Situation | Likely route | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Terminally ill | Home visit may be appropriate | Clinical need is prioritised. |
| Truly bedbound | Home visit may be appropriate | Explain why moving would be unsafe. |
| Would be harmed if moved | Home visit may be appropriate | Give clear medical details and current phone number. |
| No transport or bad weather | Usually not a medical reason for home visit | The practice says transport is not a medical responsibility. |
| Heart attack or stroke concern | Call 999 | Do not wait for a GP home visit. |
Register with Meadows Medical Practice as a new patient
The official registration page asks patients to check the catchment area first. The online registration form collects details, medical history and preferences. After submitting it, the practice says patients should bring two forms of identification into the practice within the next 7 working days.
The official page says you may not be able to register if you live too far away.
The form collects your details, brief medical history and preferences.
The practice says to bring two acceptable forms of identification after submitting the form.
The practice says it will not have access to overseas records and asks patients to obtain translated copies where needed.
If you take repeat medication, make sure you have enough supply while registration and records transfer.
Services patients often need
The official clinics and services page lists appointments, tests and referrals, online services, repeat prescriptions, sick/fit notes, travel clinic, antenatal and child health, and other services. Exact availability depends on clinical need, staffing and local NHS Lothian pathways.
Travel clinic, travel vaccines and private medicals
The official travel clinic page says the practice no longer provides travel advice or travel immunisations. It says patients can access travel vaccine and malaria advice through Travel Health Pro, and that NHS Lothian should be contacted for travel health risk assessment and vaccination appointments. Allow at least 6–8 weeks before departure.
| Travel need | What the practice says | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|
| Travel advice | The practice no longer provides travel advice | Use Travel Health Pro and NHS Lothian travel health routes. |
| Travel immunisations | The practice no longer provides travel immunisations | Arrange a travel health risk assessment early. |
| Timing | Allow at least 6–8 weeks before travel | Do not leave vaccines until the week before you fly. |
| Pregnant traveller or child under 2 | Seek specialist travel clinic advice | Extra care is needed for vaccine and malaria decisions. |
| Private medical examinations | May require longer appointment and a charge | Ask reception about fees before booking. |
Parking, buses, access and arrival tips near Brougham Place
The official page does not give detailed parking fees. Brougham Place is close to central Edinburgh, so plan parking before travelling and allow extra time. If you have mobility needs, call reception before your appointment and ask about practical access support.
| Travel need | Practical advice | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| Driving | Use postcode EH3 9HW and check local parking restrictions before leaving your vehicle. | Central Edinburgh parking can be limited and time-restricted. |
| Bus or walking | Check live Lothian Buses / maps before travelling. | Routes and roadworks can affect journey time. |
| Patient transport | The official contact numbers page lists Scottish Ambulance Service Patient Transport on 0300 123 1236. | Useful if you may be eligible for patient transport support. |
| Late arrival | Phone the surgery as soon as possible. | Short appointments may not be able to run late safely. |
| Interpreter need | Tell reception in advance. | The practice says telephone interpretation is available by prior arrangement, not for same-day bookings. |
Reviews, feedback and CQC rating search confusion
Meadows Medical Practice is an Edinburgh NHS Scotland GP practice. CQC is the regulator for health and social care services in England, so a search for “Meadows Medical Practice CQC rating” can be misleading. For this Scottish practice, use the official practice website, NHS Lothian/NHS Scotland sources, patient feedback routes and NHS 24 information.
Scotland note
Do not copy an English CQC rating for this Edinburgh practice.
Feedback route
The official page welcomes feedback, complaints, compliments and suggestions.
Read reviews fairly
Look for recent repeated patterns, not one very old review.
Need a response?
Use the official complaint route rather than only posting a public review.
Meadows Medical Practice map and directions
Address: Meadows Medical Practice, 9 Brougham Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9HW. Use this map for planning only. Confirm your appointment time, daily closure, and any access need before travelling.
Before travelling
Check your appointment type, phone-call timing, daily 12pm–1pm closure, and whether you need to bring ID, samples, letters or medicines.
If booking online
Telephone appointment windows shown online do not always mean the exact call time; keep your phone nearby.
If bringing a carer
The practice generally welcomes carers, relatives or friends, especially when they can help with information and remembering advice.
If infectious symptoms are possible
Tell reception before or on arrival so staff can manage the visit safely for other patients.
What to do when Meadows Medical Practice is closed
The official out-of-hours page says NHS 24 on 111 is available for urgent and emergency medical problems when the practice is closed, and should not be used for anything that can wait until the next working day. In a genuine emergency, call 999.
| Problem | Use this service | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, heavy bleeding, collapse, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening when closed | Call NHS 24 on 111 | Too ill to wait for the practice to reopen. |
| Daily 12pm–1pm practice closure emergency | 07874 198233 during that hour only | Official page says this number is only for medical emergency during the midday closure. |
| Minor ailment | Local pharmacy | Coughs, colds, medicine advice and minor illness support. |
| Dental problem | Dentist or emergency dental service | Dental problems are normally managed by dental services. |
| Mental health emergency | 999 or A&E if immediate danger; NHS 24 for urgent advice | Mental health emergencies should be taken as seriously as physical emergencies. |
Official source check and reference notes
Official sources checked before writing: Meadows Medical Practice official website, contact and opening-hours page, contact telephone numbers page, appointment booking page, repeat prescriptions page, test results page, registration page, doctors page, physician associate page, nurses page, home visits page, sick/fit note page, travel clinic page, feedback page, NHS 24 and NHS inform.
Official links: official Meadows Medical Practice website · official contact and opening hours · official contact telephone numbers · official appointment booking page · official repeat prescriptions page · official test results page · official registration page · official sick/fit note page · official home visits page · official travel clinic page · NHS 24 · NHS inform
Why this page is built this way: real users search appointments, phone number, opening hours, Patient Services, repeat prescriptions, test results, sick notes, doctors, registration, home visits, Pharmacy First, parking and NHS 24. This guide answers those practical intents in one place and links to official pages for final verification.