The Mill Medical Practice: appointments, prescriptions, test results, hours and patient help
The Mill Medical Practice is an NHS GP surgery at Catteshall Mill, Catteshall Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1JW. This guide gives the quickest patient route for online appointment requests, repeat prescriptions, test results, fit notes, registration, NHS App access, parking, disabled access, CQC rating, complaints and what to do when the surgery is closed.
Use this number for: appointment help, online-access problems, prescription issues, test-result queries after 2pm, registration questions, fit-note queries, document-signing questions, disabled-access help, parking questions, complaints routing and if you are unsure whether to use GP, pharmacy, NHS 111, A&E or 999.
The Mill Medical Practice
Catteshall Mill
Catteshall Road
Godalming
Surrey
GU7 1JW
Check the full Godalming address. “Mill Medical Practice” can be confused with other UK surgeries using “Mill” or “Mill Street” in the name.
Open directionsDecision hub: what should a Mill Medical Practice patient do next?
Use this before calling, filling in a form, ordering medicine or travelling to Catteshall Mill.
Life-threatening emergency
Call 999 or go to A&E. Examples include chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, severe bleeding, collapse, severe burns, acute confusion, severe allergic reaction, or fits that are not stopping.
Urgent but not life-threatening
Use NHS 111 online or call 111. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Appointment request
Use the NHS App/NHS account or RapidHealth online form. The practice reviews answers during practice hours and contacts you with the right next step.
Cannot use online services
Call 01483 239903. The practice says you can call to request an appointment.
Repeat prescription
Use NHS App/NHS account, online form if needed, or the in-surgery drop box. Do not phone for repeat prescriptions.
Test result
Use NHS account, online form, phone after 2pm, or ask in person. The practice’s online form response target is within 5 working days.
The Mill Medical Practice quick facts
| Item | Official detail | Patient action |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | The Mill Medical Practice. | Check “Godalming” and GU7 1JW to avoid another Mill surgery. |
| Address | Catteshall Mill, Catteshall Road, Godalming, Surrey, GU7 1JW. | Use the full address for maps, taxis, carers and appointment letters. |
| Phone | 01483 239903. | Use for reception support and patient queries during surgery access hours. |
| Online contact | Official page links to RapidHealth online form and NHS App. | Use live official buttons, not old saved links. |
| PCN / ICB | Part of East Waverley PCN and Surrey and Sussex Integrated Care Board. | Some services may be shared locally through PCN routes. |
| NHS profile | Currently accepting new patients. | Still check the practice boundary before registering. |
Opening hours, appointment hours and reception access
The official surgery page separates appointment times and reception times. Monday has a lunch closure pattern, while Tuesday to Friday show continuous daytime sessions.
| Day | Appointments | Reception | Patient note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am–1pm and 2pm–6:30pm. | 7:30am–1pm and 2pm–6:30pm. | Plan around the lunch closure. |
| Tuesday | 8am–6:30pm. | 7:30am–6:30pm. | Use online request routes where possible. |
| Wednesday | 8am–6:30pm. | 7:30am–6:30pm. | Check messages for appointment type. |
| Thursday | 8am–6:30pm. | 7:30am–6:30pm. | Order medicine early before weekends. |
| Friday | 8am–6:30pm. | 7:30am–6:30pm. | Avoid leaving prescription issues until late Friday. |
| Saturday / Sunday | Closed. | Closed. | Use NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity. |
Appointments: NHS App, RapidHealth online form, phone and triage outcomes
The official appointment page says the practice recommends the best person and type of appointment for your issue. It may not always be a GP or face-to-face slot.
Use 999 for danger signs. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help.
The practice says you can request an appointment online using your NHS account, but you must be registered with the practice.
Tell the practice about your condition or symptoms. They review answers during practice hours.
The response could be self-care advice, a follow-up phone call, a follow-up video call, or an in-person appointment.
You can call the surgery to request an appointment and ask for help with the correct route.
Hello, my name is [name], date of birth [DOB]. I am registered with The Mill Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse / not improving / routine]. I have tried [self-care/medicine]. Is this best for NHS App request, RapidHealth form, phone call, video call, face-to-face appointment, pharmacist, NHS 111 or 999?
Repeat prescriptions: 72 working-hour rule, no-phone rule and emergency supply
The official prescription page says repeat prescriptions cannot be ordered by phone for patient safety. Prescriptions can take up to 72 working hours to process.
| Need | Official route | Practical action |
|---|---|---|
| Order repeat medicine | NHS App / NHS account. | Use your NHS login details and order early. |
| No NHS App access | Online form. | Practice recommends the online form only if you do not have access to other online services like NHS App. |
| In person | Prescription drop-in box. | Use your repeat prescription slip if you have one. |
| By phone | Not accepted. | Do not phone for routine repeats; it delays safer request routes. |
| Nearly run out | Pharmacy or NHS 111 online. | If you will run out before processing, contact your pharmacy or NHS 111 online for emergency supply advice. |
| Pharmacy nomination | Electronic Prescription Service. | Choose a pharmacy so prescriptions can be sent electronically. |
| Old medicines | Return to pharmacy. | Do not put old medicines or inhalers in household bins or flush them down the toilet. |
Test results: online, phone after 2pm, privacy and 5-working-day response
The official test-results page says patients can use NHS account, online form, phone, or in-person routes depending on what they need.
| Question | Answer | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Which results? | Blood tests, urine tests, X-rays and ultrasounds are listed examples. | Check who ordered the test first. |
| Online route | NHS account can be used to ask for or view test results. | Use NHS App if your account is enabled. |
| Online form | The practice says it will respond within 5 working days. | Use for non-urgent result queries. |
| Phone route | Call after 2pm. | Do not phone early in the morning for routine results. |
| Privacy | Information is usually given directly to the patient only. | Permission may be needed before speaking to a carer/family member. |
| Hospital tests | Hospital/clinic that ordered the test is often best placed to explain it. | Contact the ordering team if the GP did not arrange the test. |
Fit notes and sick notes: 7-day rule, hospital treatment and request route
The official fit-note page explains the self-certification rule and when a GP fit note is usually needed.
| Situation | What it means | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Off work 7 days or less | You usually do not need a GP fit note. | Use self-certification unless your employer has a specific policy. |
| Off work more than 7 days | Your employer may ask for a fit note. | Use the official fit-note request route. |
| Hospital treatment | Hospital doctor should provide the fit note if hospital is treating you. | Ask the hospital team before asking the GP. |
| May be fit for work | Fit note may suggest adjusted duties or phased return. | Discuss adjustments with your employer. |
| Short absence certificate request | There may be a charge for a GP note when off 7 days or less. | Ask reception before requesting. |
Register with The Mill Medical Practice
NHS.uk currently lists the surgery as accepting new patients. The official registration page says you usually need to live within the practice boundary.
The practice says you usually need to live within the practice boundary to join.
The form asks for a 10-digit NHS number. You can find it on a prescription, appointment letter or NHS online service.
The practice warns records can take around a month to transfer, and during that time you may not be able to renew prescriptions.
The official page says the online registration process takes around 15 minutes.
You can download/print a form or get a paper copy from the surgery, then email it or drop it at reception.
Disabled access, parking and arrival checklist
The official surgery page lists several access and parking facilities. Still allow time because availability can vary on the day.
Disabled access
Official page lists disabled toilet, step-free access and wheelchair access.
Hearing support
Official page lists an induction loop. Tell reception if you need communication support.
Parking
Official page lists car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking.
What to bring
Bring medicine packets, forms, sample pot if requested, glasses/hearing aids, ID if registering, and hospital letters if relevant.
Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, paramedics and named GP note
The official staff page lists doctors, nursing team, health care assistants, pharmacists, primary care network team and urgent care team. It also says every patient has a named GP and can express a preference about the GP they are assigned to.
| Team | Officially listed examples | Patient takeaway |
|---|---|---|
| GP team | Dr Anthony Cerullo, Dr Su Clark, Dr Georgina Dalton, Dr Pippa Ellis, Dr Klaus Green, Dr Nicole Peppiatt, Dr Ann Summersgill, Dr Matthew Bennett and Dr Emily Rowlands are among listed doctors. | Staff lists and clinic days can change. Use official page before asking for a named GP. |
| Nursing / HCA | Practice nurses, lead practice nurse, nurse associate and health care assistants are listed. | Reviews, checks, monitoring and procedures may be handled by nursing/HCA team. |
| Urgent care team | Practice paramedics and urgent care roles are listed. | You may not always need a GP if another clinician is more suitable. |
| Pharmacy team | Clinical pharmacist and pharmacy technician are listed. | Useful for medication reviews, side-effect questions and medicine optimisation. |
| Named GP | Every patient has a named GP and can express a preference. | Named GP does not mean every appointment will be with that GP. |
Useful services: self-care, pharmacy, travel vaccines, eyes and records
The official services pages include practical routes that can save a GP appointment when another service is better.
| Need | Official detail | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Minor illness | Self-care page lists back pain, dermatitis, indigestion, blocked nose, constipation, migraines, coughs, acne, sprains, headaches and more. | Use pharmacy or NHS self-care advice unless symptoms are worrying or worsening. |
| Home medicines kit | Practice lists paracetamol, mild laxatives, rehydration mixture, indigestion remedy, thermometer, plasters and dressings as useful basics. | Keep medicines locked away from children and check expiry dates. |
| Travel vaccines | Travel advice should be requested at least 8 weeks before departure. | Contact the surgery early; some vaccines need multiple doses. |
| Eye problem | Optician is often the best starting point; urgent symptoms need same-day help. | Use NHS optician route unless red flags or injury need urgent care. |
| Medical records | GP record includes past conditions, allergies, medication, test results, appointment notes and letters. | NHS App/NHS account may show records; you may need to request access once. |
| Private document signing | Examples include private sick notes, insurance certificates, fitness reports, travel certificates, benefit claims, adoption/fostering reports. | Ask before assuming it is NHS work or free. |
CQC rating: Overall Outstanding
CQC lists The Mill Medical Practice as Overall: Outstanding. The CQC overview shows the report was published on 5 January 2026. The latest overview lists Safe, Responsive and Well-led as Good, and Effective and Caring as Outstanding.
| CQC item | Listed detail | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | Outstanding. | Good quality indicator, not live appointment availability. |
| Safe | Good. | Read CQC report for detail. |
| Effective | Outstanding. | Shows CQC’s assessment of effective care. |
| Caring | Outstanding. | Shows CQC’s assessment of patient experience and care. |
| Responsive | Good. | Check official practice for live access routes. |
| Well-led | Good. | CQC quality domain, not a substitute for current service notices. |
| Practice context | CQC says the practice serves approximately 16,800 patients and is an accredited training practice. | Explains why you may sometimes see trainees or wider clinical-team roles. |
Feedback, complaints and formal complaint timing
The official feedback and complaints pages separate general feedback from formal complaints.
| Need | Official route | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback / compliment | Surgery Feedback Form, phone or visit. | Can be anonymous unless you want a response. |
| Feedback response | Practice says it will get back within 5 working days if you request a response. | Include name, email or phone number. |
| Formal complaint | Written or verbal complaint; email or post accepted. | Include full name, DOB, registered practice, dates/times and details. |
| Acknowledgement | Practice aims to acknowledge complaints within 3 working days. | Keep a copy of what you sent. |
| Response | Practice aims to respond in writing within 25 working days. | Complex multi-organisation complaints may take coordination. |
| Time limit | Usually within 12 months of the event or becoming aware of it. | Explain clearly if there is a good reason for delay. |
When The Mill Medical Practice is closed
Use the right route based on urgency. NHS 111 is for urgent non-emergency help. 999 is for life-threatening emergencies.
| Situation | Use this route | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 or go to A&E. | Chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, severe bleeding, collapse, severe burns, acute confusion, severe allergic reaction. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or 111. | You are unsure what to do or need urgent advice when the practice is closed. |
| Emergency repeat medicine | NHS 111 emergency prescription route or pharmacy. | Use if you will run out before the practice can process the prescription. |
| Minor illness | Community pharmacy / NHS self-care / NHS 111. | Coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble, minor aches and medicine advice. |
| Routine GP issue | Use practice route when open. | Routine reviews, forms, non-urgent prescription changes, repeat test-result questions. |
Map and directions: Catteshall Mill, Godalming
Address: The Mill Medical Practice, Catteshall Mill, Catteshall Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1JW. Use the map for travel planning only; confirm appointment type and live practice notices before leaving.
Before travelling
Check appointment type, whether it is phone/video/in-person, time, clinician, forms, sample pot, medication packets, ID if registering, and parking/access needs.
Send to a carer or driver
Use the full address and postcode: Catteshall Mill, Catteshall Road, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1JW.
Official sources and useful links
Use these official sources after reading the explanation above. They are included because they help complete real patient tasks.
Official practice website · Surgery details · Appointments · Repeat prescriptions · Test results · Fit notes · Register as a patient · Staff · Services directory · NHS profile · CQC profile · NHS 111 online