Tynemouth Medical Practice | NHS GP Appointments & Hours

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Tynemouth Medical Practice: PATCHS appointments, prescriptions, test results and opening hours

Tynemouth Medical Practice is the NHS GP surgery on Tynemouth Road in Tottenham, London N15. This guide prevents wrong-location confusion and gives clear patient routes for PATCHS, phone appointments, Pharmacy First, blood tests, repeat prescriptions, sick notes, registration, access needs and closed-hours care.

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Main surgery phone

020 8808 4904

Use this number for: help if PATCHS is difficult, appointment support, prescription questions, test results, home visit requests, interpreter requests, access needs, registration help, and urgent contact during normal surgery hours.

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Location clarification

Tynemouth Medical Practice
Tynemouth Road
Tottenham
London
N15 4RH

Do not confuse: this page is for the Tottenham, London GP surgery. NHS and the official website list Tynemouth Road, London N15 4RH. CQC also describes the premises as Tynemouth Road Medical Centre.

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Phone

020 8808 4904

Address

Tynemouth Road, N15 4RH

Online GP chat

PATCHS 8am–5pm

CQC

Overall Good

Fast answer: Tynemouth Medical Practice is at Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RH. Phone 020 8808 4904. The official contact page lists reception opening as Monday 8am–8pm, Tuesday–Thursday 8am–7:30pm, Friday 8am–6:30pm, weekends closed; it also says the practice cannot deal with medical emergencies after 6:30pm and is then only available for pre-booked appointments. PATCHS doctor chat is listed as available Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. Repeat prescriptions need 48 hours / 2 full working days.

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This is the main patient dashboard. Choose your task, follow the short rule, then use the direct official action beside it.

I need…	Do this	Direct action
GP appointment or medical advice	Use PATCHS for doctor chat Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, phone reception, or visit the surgery during normal reception hours.	Open PATCHS
Phone appointment help	Call reception Monday–Friday 8am–6:30pm for appointment support.	Call 020 8808 4904
Minor pharmacy condition	For earache, urine infection, sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, infected insect bites or shingles, use the local pharmacy online appointment route.	Pharmacy online triage
Blood test	The surgery reserves in-practice blood tests for elderly/vulnerable patients. Everyone else should book at a nearby centre.	Book blood test
Repeat prescription	Use NHS App/NHS website, PATCHS prescription route, post or email. Repeat requests are not taken by phone.	Prescription guide
Prescription question	Ask a local pharmacist for medicine-use/side-effect advice. Use surgery route for medication-review or prescription issue.	Find a pharmacy
Test result	Once a doctor has reviewed results, view them in NHS App/NHS website or contact through PATCHS, phone or in person.	Test results guide
Sick note	Self-certify for the first 7 calendar days. Ask the responsible healthcare professional for a fit note after that.	Fit note guide
Home visit	If housebound and need an appointment, phone as soon after 8am as possible. The practice will phone first to understand need.	Call early
Register as patient	NHS currently shows accepting new patients. Check practice boundary and use registration forms or NHS registration route.	Register guide
Interpreter or access help	Tell reception before the appointment if you need interpreter, chaperone, preferred clinician, phone/face-to-face preference or communication support.	Appointment help
Surgery closed	Use NHS 111 online/call 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms.	NHS 111 online

Decision hub: PATCHS, GP, pharmacy, blood test centre, 111 or 999?

Use this before phoning. It stops patients waiting for the wrong route.

Call 999 now

Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, heavy bleeding, severe allergic reaction, overdose, severe mental health emergency, serious injury, seizure not stopping or not responding.

Need GP help

Use PATCHS Monday–Friday 8am–5pm, phone 020 8808 4904, or visit reception Monday–Friday 8am–6:30pm.

Minor Pharmacy First condition

Earache, urine infection, sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, infected insect bites and shingles may go through local pharmacy online triage.

Blood test needed

Reception books elderly/vulnerable patients at the surgery. Most other patients should book a nearby blood-test centre and bring the paper request form.

Medicine task

Use NHS App/NHS website or PATCHS prescription route. Do not phone for repeat prescription requests.

Closed or after 6:30pm

The practice says it cannot deal with medical emergencies after 6:30pm. Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help and 999 for emergencies.

Opening hours and best time to contact

Official contact and hours Official appointments page NHS profile

Day / route	Official listed detail	Practical patient tip
Monday	8:00am–8:00pm	After 6:30pm, the practice says it is only available for pre-booked appointments and not emergencies.
Tuesday	8:00am–7:30pm	Use PATCHS before 5pm for online doctor chat.
Wednesday	8:00am–7:30pm	Good day for planned admin, prescriptions and results follow-up.
Thursday	8:00am–7:30pm	Do not leave repeat medicine until late week.
Friday	8:00am–6:30pm	Order prescriptions before weekend pressure.
Saturday/Sunday	Closed	Use NHS 111 if urgent and not life-threatening.
PATCHS	Monday–Friday 8:00am–5:00pm	Best for online doctor chat and routine clinical/admin detail.
Reception phone/visit	Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:30pm	Use phone/reception if PATCHS is difficult or access support is needed.
Extended mornings	Official contact page says they open at 7:30am when extended-hour morning sessions run.	Usually pre-booked; confirm before arriving early.

Important: longer reception hours do not mean emergency care after 6:30pm. For urgent non-life-threatening help when closed or after normal clinical support, use NHS 111. For emergency danger signs, call 999.

Appointments: micro step-by-step

Official appointment page PATCHS doctor chat Pharmacy appointment triage Call surgery

Check emergency symptoms first.
Use 999 for danger signs. Do not wait for PATCHS, phone lines or a GP appointment.

Use PATCHS when suitable.
PATCHS is listed for direct doctor chat Monday–Friday 8am–5pm. Put one clear problem in the request.

Use pharmacy route for listed minor conditions.
Earache, urine infection, sore throat, sinusitis, impetigo, infected insect bites and shingles may be booked online with a local pharmacy.

Phone or visit if digital access is difficult.
Reception phone and in-person routes are listed Monday–Friday 8am–6:30pm.

Accept the right consultation type.
The practice may offer phone, face-to-face or video consultation. Phone/video may be quicker for some problems.

Cancel or change early.
Use NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or phone. If you are late, you may be asked to re-book.

Simple phone or PATCHS script

Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Tynemouth Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear issue]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse/not improving]. I have tried [medicine/self-care]. Is this best for PATCHS, GP, pharmacy, blood-test booking, NHS 111 or 999?

Blood tests: surgery only for elderly/vulnerable patients

The appointment page says blood tests at the surgery are reserved for elderly and vulnerable patients. Everyone else should book at a nearby centre.

Book blood test online Practice blood test note Laurels / Forest Road adults Hornsey Central adults

Blood test need	Best route	What to bring / know
Elderly or vulnerable patient	Book at reception if the surgery agrees it is appropriate.	Say why surgery blood-test access is needed.
Most adults/children	Book online at a nearby blood-test centre.	Bring printed paper blood-test request form or GP form if required.
Laurels or Forest Road	Practice page lists 0208 887 3663 for adults only.	Confirm current availability before travel.
Hornsey Central	Practice page lists 0203 074 2400 for adults only.	Ask if the site accepts your age group/request type.
Hospital-requested blood test	Follow the hospital/clinic’s instruction.	They may need a different form or clinic site.

Do not arrive without paperwork: many blood-test centres require a confirmation text/email and printed blood-test request form. Missing forms can mean rebooking.

Before you contact the surgery: prepare these details

Good details help the practice route you quickly and prevent repeated calls.

Full name

Date of birth

Best callback number

One main problem

When it started

What has changed

Medicines tried

Allergies

Pregnancy/frailty/child concern

Preferred clinician if important

Interpreter/access need

What outcome you need

Good wording: “I have had [symptom] for [time]. It is [worse/not improving]. I take [regular medicine]. I am worried because [reason]. I can take a call on [number]. Please advise whether this should be PATCHS, GP, pharmacy, nurse, NHS 111 or 999.”

Repeat prescriptions: NHS App, PATCHS, post/email — no phone requests

The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not taken over the phone and patients should allow at least 48 hours’ notice, equal to 2 full working days.

Official prescriptions page NHS App / NHS website PATCHS prescription route Find a pharmacy

Prescription task	Exact route	Important rule
Regular repeat medicine	Use NHS App/NHS website where possible because it shows medication and doses.	Available 24/7.
PATCHS prescription request	Use PATCHS form Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.	PATCHS may not show current medicine/dose, so type details carefully.
Post request	Send request by post. If you need it posted back, include stamped addressed envelope.	Allow extra postal time.
Email request	Practice says email request is also possible.	Include full name, date of birth and exact medicine details.
Phone request	Not accepted for repeats.	Do not phone just to order routine repeat medicine.
Collection timing	Allow at least 48 hours / 2 full working days.	Order before weekends, bank holidays and travel.
Medication review due	Long-term medicines are reviewed regularly; some need blood, urine, BP or breathing checks.	Do not ignore review notes on prescriptions.
Hospital discharge medicine	Hospital should give about 7 days’ supply. Contact surgery before it runs out if discharge medicine must continue.	Give discharge information early.
Old medicine	Return to pharmacy or surgery.	Do not bin or flush medicines.

Avoid this mistake: 48 hours does not include pharmacy stock delays, weekends, bank holidays, postal delay, medication-review checks or missing details. Order before you reach your last few tablets.

Test results: doctor review first, reception cannot interpret

The official results page says the practice will contact patients directly if results show more tests or treatment are needed. Once a doctor has reviewed results, patients can view them in NHS App/NHS website or contact the surgery via PATCHS, phone or in person.

Official test results page NHS App Ask via PATCHS Call surgery

Question	Practical answer	Action
Will the surgery contact me?	If more tests or treatment are needed, the surgery says it will contact you directly.	Keep phone details updated.
Can I view results online?	Yes, after doctor review through NHS App/NHS website.	Open NHS App
Can reception explain results?	No. Reception can confirm whether results are back but cannot interpret or explain them.	Book follow-up if explanation is needed.
Who should chase hospital tests?	If a clinic or hospital ordered the test, call that clinic/hospital for the result.	GP may not be able to action external tests.
Can someone else ask?	Adult results are released only to the patient unless prior permission exists or the patient cannot understand results.	Arrange consent before a carer calls.
What is my responsibility?	The practice says it is your responsibility to check results and book follow-up if needed.	Do not assume silence always means no action.

Sick notes / fit notes: 7-day rule and hospital route

Official fit note page GOV.UK self-certification Call surgery

Situation	Do this	Important detail
Off sick 7 days or less	Self-certify with your employer.	GP fit note usually not needed.
More than 7 days	Request fit note from the healthcare professional responsible for your care.	Fit notes can be issued by doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists or occupational therapists where appropriate.
Hospital treatment	Ask the hospital team.	Hospital should usually issue the fit note if they treated you or advised time off.
Backdated note	May be possible if medical evidence supports earlier incapacity.	Give exact dates and reason.
Repeat fit note	May or may not need appointment depending on condition and request length.	Keep phone available in case review is needed.
Private certificate	May be chargeable if employer requests evidence during first 7 days.	Ask about fee before requesting.

Home visits: housebound patients only

The appointment page says if you are housebound and need an appointment, the practice will do a home visit and will phone first to understand what you need. It is helpful to phone as soon after 8am as possible.

Official home visit guidance Call surgery early

Call as soon after 8am as possible.
Phone 020 8808 4904 and say you are requesting a home visit.

Explain why attendance is not possible.
Give the illness/disability reason, symptoms, risk and access details.

Expect a phone call first.
The practice says it will phone first to understand what you need.

Use 999 for emergency danger signs.
Do not wait for a home visit if someone has life-threatening symptoms.

Register with Tynemouth Medical Practice

NHS currently shows this surgery as accepting new patients. The practice registration page says patients can register if they live within the practice boundary, and homeless/no-fixed-abode patients can register if they reside within the boundary.

Official registration page NHS profile NHS registration guidance NHS online GP registration

Check this is the Tottenham surgery.
Address should be Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RH.

Check the practice boundary.
The registration page says new patients should reside within the practice boundary.

Use adult or under-18 form.
The practice provides additional registration information forms for adults and children under 18.

No fixed abode?
The practice page says homeless/no-fixed-abode patients can register if they reside within the boundary.

Protect repeat medicine.
If you take regular medicine, keep a list/photo of medication names and doses before switching GP.

NHS registration rule: the practice’s “Making the most of your Practice” page says you do not need ID, proof of address or an NHS number to register, and immigration status will not affect registration.

Online access: PATCHS, NHS App and Patient Access

PATCHS Official NHS App page NHS App login Patient Access

Tool	Use it for	Practical note
PATCHS	Doctor chat and online practice requests during listed hours.	Practice appointment page lists PATCHS Monday–Friday 8am–5pm.
NHS App / NHS account	Health advice, appointments, repeat prescriptions, GP health record, blood results, vaccination and screening tasks.	The official NHS App page says patients can use the NHS App and can continue other online-services apps too.
Patient Access	Cancel/change some appointments and use online GP system where enabled.	Use if already registered with the GP online system.
Phone/reception backup	Appointments, access needs, interpreter requests and digital difficulty.	Do not let digital barriers stop you from contacting the surgery.

Track a referral: NHS App or NHS e-Referral Service

The official referral page says patients can track and manage referrals using the NHS App or NHS e-Referral website. You need details from the referral letter, usually sent within 2 weeks of the GP referral.

Official referral guide NHS App NHS e-Referral Service e-RS phone line

Referral task	What you need	Action
Track or manage online	Booking reference, password/access code, date of birth.	Use NHS App or NHS e-Referral website.
No online access	Referral letter details.	Call NHS e-Referral Service on 0345 608 8888.
Hospital appointment line	Hospital/provider details.	Contact the provider directly if already referred.
Still stuck	Referral details and problem.	Contact hospital PALS or the provider’s appointment team.

Services, clinics and private work

Official services page Our clinics Travel clinic Non-NHS services

Need	Likely route	Patient note
Long-term condition clinics	Practice nurse / doctor clinic.	The practice says it runs clinics for chronic disease management and preventative medical care.
Travel advice	Travel clinic / pharmacy / private route depending on vaccine or medicine.	Some travel vaccines and malaria medicines are private, not NHS.
Private medicals/forms	Longer appointment and chargeable non-NHS service.	Pre-employment, fitness to travel, elderly drivers and sports medicals may be chargeable.
Medical reports	Practice report/form process.	The practice asks patients to allow up to 21 days for medical reports/forms.
Minor illness	Pharmacy may help first.	Pharmacists can advise on coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble, aches and pains.
Dental or eye problem	Dentist or optometrist.	Practice guidance says dentist for dental issues and optometrist for eye problems.

Access, parking, interpreter and chaperone support

The official contact page lists several access features. The appointment page also asks patients to tell the surgery about interpreter, access or communication needs.

Official contact/access page Appointment support

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Wheelchair and step-free

Official contact page lists step-free access and wheelchair access.

Parking

Car parking, cycle parking and disabled parking are listed.

Loop

Hearing and communication

Braille translation service, induction loop and signing service are listed.

Disabled WC

Disabled WC is listed. Call ahead if this is essential for your visit.

Lang

Interpreter

Tell reception in advance if interpreter support is needed.

Chap

Chaperone

You can request a chaperone when booking, on arrival or during consultation.

Access request script

Hello, I am registered with Tynemouth Medical Practice. I need help with [interpreter / wheelchair access / hearing loop / Braille / signing support / chaperone / communication need]. Can this be added to my appointment or request?

CQC rating: Overall Good, with current review note

CQC lists Tynemouth Medical Practice at Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RH as Overall: Good. CQC also says it is carrying out a review of quality and will publish a report when complete.

Official CQC inspection summary CQC reports

CQC item	Official detail	How readers should use it
Overall rating	Good.	Useful quality history, not live appointment availability.
Current CQC note	CQC says it is carrying out a quality review and will publish a report when complete.	Check the CQC page again before relying on the rating long term.
Latest published inspection summary	Published/updated 3 May 2022 after inspection between 9–11 March.	Do not describe as a fresh 2026 inspection.
Category ratings shown	Safe Good, Effective Good, Caring Requires Improvement, Responsive Good, Well-led Good.	Overall rating is Good but one key question shown as Requires Improvement.
Practice population then	CQC summary described approximately 9,900 patients.	Historical context only.

Map, directions and Tottenham visit checklist

Address: Tynemouth Medical Practice, Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RH. Use the map for planning only. Confirm appointment type and live opening before travelling.

Before travelling

Check appointment type, time, clinician, access needs, interpreter need, whether a blood-test form is needed, and whether the appointment is phone/video/in-person.

If someone else is driving

Send the full location: Tynemouth Medical Practice, Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London N15 4RH. Phone: 020 8808 4904.

Wrong-location warning

Search results may make people think of Tynemouth in the North East. This GP surgery is in Tottenham, London.

If you are late

Call reception. The appointment page says late patients may be asked to re-book.

When Tynemouth Medical Practice is closed

NHS 111 online Find a pharmacy NHS urgent care guide

Problem	Use this	Examples
Life-threatening emergency	999	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, severe bleeding, not responding.
Urgent but not life-threatening	NHS 111 online or call 111	Too unwell to wait, unsure what care is needed, urgent advice when closed.
Child under 5	Call 111	NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over.
Medicine problem	Pharmacy or NHS 111 if urgent	Running out, side effects, emergency supply.
Routine repeat prescription	NHS App/NHS website, PATCHS prescription route or normal practice route	Repeat medicine that can wait for normal processing.
Routine admin	Use PATCHS/online services during listed hours or phone next working day	Forms, fit notes, result questions, routine appointment follow-up.

Official action links used

Use these after reading the practical route above. Links are placed near the task they solve so readers do not land on official pages without knowing what to do.

Official practice website · Contact and opening hours · Appointments · PATCHS · Pharmacy appointment triage · Blood-test booking · Prescriptions · Test results · Fit notes · Register with the practice · NHS App guide · Track a referral · NHS profile · CQC profile

Tynemouth Medical Practice FAQs

Is Tynemouth Medical Practice in Tynemouth or London?

This guide is for the Tynemouth Medical Practice in Tottenham, London. The official website and NHS profile list the address as Tynemouth Road, Tottenham, London, N15 4RH.

What is Tynemouth Medical Practice phone number?

The main phone number is 020 8808 4904. Use it for appointment help, access support, prescription questions, test result questions, registration help, home visit requests and if you cannot use PATCHS.

What are the opening hours?

The official contact page lists Monday 8am to 8pm, Tuesday to Thursday 8am to 7:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, and Saturday/Sunday closed. It also says the practice cannot deal with medical emergencies after 6:30pm and is then only available for pre-booked appointments.

How do I request a GP appointment?

Use PATCHS Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, phone reception on 020 8808 4904 Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, or visit reception during normal reception hours.

What is PATCHS used for?

The appointment page says patients can chat to one of the doctors directly online via PATCHS. It is listed as available Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

When should I use the pharmacy route?

The appointment page links to local pharmacy online booking for earaches, urine infections, sore throats, sinusitis, impetigo, infected insect bites and shingles.

How do I book a blood test?

Blood tests at the surgery are reserved for elderly and vulnerable patients and should be booked at reception. Everyone else should book a blood test at a nearby centre, using the official blood-test booking route.

Can I cancel an appointment online?

Yes. The appointment page says appointments can be cancelled using NHS account/NHS App, Patient Access or by phoning the practice.

How do I order repeat prescriptions?

Use NHS website/NHS App, PATCHS prescription form, post or email. The official prescription page says repeat prescription requests are not taken over the phone.

How long do repeat prescriptions take?

The official prescription page asks patients to allow at least 48 hours’ notice, equal to 2 full working days, until a prescription is ready.

Can old medicines go in the bin?

No. The prescription page says old medicines should be taken to the pharmacy they came from or brought to the surgery, and should not be put in household bins or flushed down the toilet.

How do I get test results?

Once a doctor has reviewed test results, you can view them in the NHS App or NHS website, or contact the surgery through PATCHS, phone or in person. Reception can confirm whether results are back but cannot interpret them.

Who should I ask for hospital test results?

If a clinic or hospital ordered the test, contact that clinic or hospital for the result because the GP practice says it cannot action tests requested by other clinicians outside the practice.

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

Usually no. For the first 7 calendar days of illness, you should self-certify. If your employer asks for a private certificate during that period, there may be a charge.

Can hospital issue my fit note?

Yes. The fit-note guidance says hospital teams should usually issue fit notes if they treated you or advised time off work.

How do I request a home visit?

If you are housebound and need an appointment, phone the practice as soon after 8am as possible. The practice says it will phone first to understand what you need.

Is Tynemouth Medical Practice accepting new patients?

NHS currently shows Tynemouth Medical Practice as accepting new patients. The practice registration page says patients should live within the practice boundary.

Do I need ID or proof of address to register?

The practice’s patient guidance says you do not need ID, proof of address or an NHS number to register, and immigration status will not affect registration.

Does Tynemouth Medical Practice have disabled access?

The official contact page lists Braille translation service, disabled parking, disabled WC, induction loop, signing service, step-free access and wheelchair access. Car parking and cycle parking are also listed.

What is the CQC rating for Tynemouth Medical Practice?

CQC lists Tynemouth Medical Practice as Overall Good. The latest published inspection summary is from May 2022, and CQC also says it is carrying out a review of quality and will publish a report when complete.

What should I do when the surgery is closed?

Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help that is not life-threatening. NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over, so call 111 for children under 5. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.

Independent directory disclaimer: medicalpracticeuk.org is not the NHS, not NHS 111, not CQC and not Tynemouth Medical Practice. This guide is for general patient information only. Phone numbers, opening hours, PATCHS availability, pharmacy booking links, blood-test booking routes, appointment availability, prescription rules, registration status, access facilities, CQC information and services can change. Always confirm important details with the official practice website, NHS.uk, CQC, NHS 111 or the surgery before relying on them.

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