Wilsden Medical Practice: appointments, opening hours, prescriptions and two-surgery patient routes
The Wilsden Medical Practice serves Wilsden, Cullingworth, Denholme and Harden. This page is built as a practical patient dashboard: choose the right surgery, call the correct number, book same-day or pre-bookable appointments, order repeat medicine early, register as a new patient, check nurse/travel clinic routes, and know what to do when both surgeries are closed.
Use this number for: same-day appointment requests, nurse appointments, Cullingworth branch checks, prescription problems, home-visit requests, registration support, test-result questions, access needs, chaperone requests, or if online services are difficult.
The Wilsden Medical Practice
2 Ling Bob Court
Bradford, Wilsden
BD15 0NJ
Cullingworth branch:
12 Mill Street, Bradford, Cullingworth, BD13 5HA
Decision hub: GP, nurse, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999?
Start here when you are not sure whether to phone, use online services, ask a pharmacy, wait for normal hours or seek urgent help.
Call 999 now
Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, heavy bleeding, severe burns, severe allergic reaction, seizure not stopping, overdose, not responding or immediate danger to life.
Phone for same-day GP help
Same Day Appointment surgery is listed Monday to Friday. Call from 8am and give clear details so the team can route urgency.
Use telephone appointment
The practice uses telephone appointments. If the GP decides you need examination, they may see you face to face later the same day.
Pre-book where suitable
The practice aims to release 50% of appointments one month ahead. Use this for planned reviews, follow-ups and non-urgent issues.
Ask a nurse or HCA route
Immunisations, dressings, stitches, smears, ECGs, spirometry, injections and general checks may fit nurse/HCA services.
Use pharmacy / NHS 111
Use pharmacy for medicine and minor ailment advice. Use NHS 111 when closed or when urgent but not life-threatening.
Wilsden site or Cullingworth branch?
The practice has two listed surgery sites. Always check your appointment message before travelling.
| Site | Address | Listed opening | Patient note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsden main surgery | 2 Ling Bob Court, Bradford, Wilsden, BD15 0NJ | Monday–Friday 8am–6pm | Main address shown by practice, NHS and CQC. |
| Cullingworth Practice | 12 Mill Street, Bradford, Cullingworth, BD13 5HA | Monday–Friday 8am–12:30pm | Branch site. Travel clinics are listed as held at Cullingworth on Friday afternoons, so confirm current clinic arrangements before travelling. |
| Phone number | Both sites list 01535 273227 | Phone lines listed 8am–6pm | Use the same main number and specify which branch you need. |
| Staff training | Both surgeries | Usually one Wednesday afternoon per month | Check Latest News before planning a non-urgent visit on Wednesday afternoon. |
Opening hours and timing tips
Opening hours, phone availability, appointment availability and pharmacy processing are not the same thing. This table explains the practical difference.
| Day / route | Wilsden site | Cullingworth branch | Patient tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am–6pm | 8am–12:30pm | Phone from 8am if same-day GP help is needed. |
| Tuesday | 8am–6pm | 8am–12:30pm | Good for routine admin if not urgent. |
| Wednesday | 8am–6pm, except training closure when announced | 8am–12:30pm, except training closure when announced | Staff training usually closes both surgeries one Wednesday afternoon per month. |
| Thursday | 8am–6pm | 8am–12:30pm | Order medicine early before weekend pressure. |
| Friday | 8am–6pm | 8am–12:30pm | Do not leave prescriptions, forms or urgent callbacks until late Friday. |
| Saturday/Sunday | Closed | Closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help; call 999 for emergencies. |
| Prescription timing | 2 working days practice processing | 2 working days practice processing | Allow around 4 working days total including pharmacy dispensing. |
Appointments: simple micro-steps
The official appointment page says phone lines are open 8am–6pm, same-day appointment surgery is available Monday to Friday, and telephone appointments are used for convenience.
Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms. Use NHS 111 if urgent and the practice is closed.
Say the main problem, how long it has been happening, why it feels urgent and your best callback number.
The practice says telephone appointments are used, and the GP can see you face to face later if examination is needed.
The practice aims to release some appointments one month in advance, which is useful for reviews and follow-ups.
Examples: smear, injection, dressing, stitch removal, ECG, spirometry, baby immunisation or health check.
The practice website includes online-service links, but older/generic tool wording may appear. Use the active official button shown on the practice website rather than a random search result.
Hello, my name is [name]. Date of birth: [date]. I am registered at Wilsden Medical Practice. I need help with [one clear problem]. It started [when]. It is [getting worse/not improving]. I have tried [medicine/self-care]. I am worried because [reason]. Is this best for same-day GP, telephone appointment, nurse, pharmacy, NHS 111 or 999?
Online services: NHS App, SystmOnline and official website buttons
The practice online-services page explains that NHS App can help with appointments, repeat prescriptions, symptom advice and GP record access. The contact page also links to eConsult and SystmOnline prescription ordering.
| Tool | Use it for | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| NHS App | Book/check/cancel appointments where enabled, order repeat prescriptions, view parts of your GP record, check symptoms and see test-result information where enabled. | Use official NHS App or NHS account only. |
| SystmOnline | Online GP services and prescription ordering. | Online prescription registration may require reception registration and photo ID with address. |
| eConsult / online contact | Non-urgent online requests where the current official button is active. | Use the link from the official Wilsden site, not a third-party result. |
| Phone/in person | Urgent same-day issues, access problems, digital exclusion and unclear routing. | Online access is an option, not the only route. |
Repeat prescriptions: how to order and when to expect medicine
The practice says patients are responsible for ordering repeat medicine, and pharmacies no longer routinely order repeats for patients. Order early so the practice and pharmacy both have time.
Order online
Use online repeat prescription service if registered. The practice says online registration requires reception registration and photo ID with address.
Use repeat slip
Tick the required medicines on the right-hand side of your last prescription and leave the completed request at either surgery.
Post or fax
The official page lists at-surgery, fax, post and online routes. Postal requests need extra time.
Electronic prescription
EPS can send prescriptions electronically to your chosen pharmacy, but you must opt in by nominating a pharmacy.
| Prescription issue | Official rule / practical meaning | Best action |
|---|---|---|
| Routine repeat | Order yourself online, at surgery, by post or fax. | Do not assume the pharmacy has requested it. |
| Practice processing time | Allow 2 working days for practice processing and authorisation. | Submit before you are nearly out. |
| Pharmacy dispensing time | Practice says pharmacy typically needs another 2 working days. | Plan around 4 working days total from request to collection. |
| Medication review needed | Doctor may need to see you before issuing more medicine. | Request review early so prescription is not blocked. |
| EPS / nominated pharmacy | Electronic prescriptions are opt-in and need pharmacy nomination. | Speak to your chosen pharmacy to nominate them. |
| Controlled drugs | The practice FAQ says certain medications, such as controlled drugs, may still require paper prescription format. | Ask practice/pharmacy before collection. |
| Weekend requests | Prescriptions are not processed at weekends. | Do not submit late Friday expecting Monday collection. |
Test results, blood tests and X-rays
The practice has separate health-information pages for test results, blood tests and X-rays. The safest rule is to check who ordered the test and who is responsible for explaining the result.
| Question | Practical answer | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Who ordered the test? | The requester usually owns follow-up. GP-requested tests and hospital-requested tests can follow different routes. | Ask hospital/clinic first if they arranged it. |
| Can I see results online? | Online services and NHS App may show parts of your record and test results where enabled. | Check NHS App / SystmOnline before phoning. |
| Need a blood test? | Blood tests are used to assess health, infection and organ function. | Ask whether appointment is at Wilsden, Cullingworth or another local phlebotomy site. |
| X-ray result? | X-rays are usually done by radiographers and may be arranged outside the surgery. | Ask who requested the X-ray and when results should return. |
| Someone else calling? | Confidentiality rules apply. | Arrange consent/proxy access before a carer or family member phones. |
| Abnormal result worry? | Reception may read clinician comments but cannot interpret results clinically. | Ask if GP/nurse follow-up has been requested. |
Home visits: reserved for patients who cannot attend
The official home-visit guidance says home visits are for patients who are housebound, unable to get to either surgery, or too unwell to attend. It asks patients to phone before 12pm if possible.
| Situation | Route | What to explain |
|---|---|---|
| Housebound or too unwell to attend | Phone before 12pm if possible. | Symptoms, mobility limit, address access and best phone number. |
| Transport difficulty only | Ask about safer alternatives. | Transport difficulty alone may not mean home visit is appropriate. |
| Danger signs | Call 999. | Do not wait for GP home visit if emergency symptoms exist. |
| Clinician may phone first | Keep phone nearby. | The team may decide phone advice, visit, appointment or 111/999 route. |
Register with Wilsden Medical Practice
NHS currently shows the practice as accepting new patients. The official practice page uses the NHS “Register with a GP surgery” service and says paper forms are still available if needed.
The official page includes a boundary/catchment section. Use it before starting if you are near the edge of Wilsden, Cullingworth, Denholme, Harden or Bingley areas.
The practice links to the NHS registration service. It says you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number for the online route.
Paper forms are still available for patients who cannot use the online form.
If you take repeat medicines, bring a recent repeat prescription list, medication boxes and nominated pharmacy details.
Patients can use online services to book appointments, order repeat prescriptions and access new record entries where enabled.
Do not switch GP with only a day or two of medicine left. Registration and prescription setup can take time.
Clinics, nurse services and local support
The official services pages list several useful routes, including practice nurse appointments, district nurses, health visitors, midwife contact, travel clinic and additional procedures at Wilsden.
| Need | Practice route | Practical detail |
|---|---|---|
| Practice nurse appointment | Pre-book by calling or attending surgery. | Available for immunisations, baby immunisations, dressings, stitches, injections, cervical smears, ECGs, spirometry and health checks. |
| Travel clinic | Appointment only; official page says held at Cullingworth on Friday afternoons. | Complete travel form and plan well before travel. Some vaccines may be private/non-NHS. |
| District nurse | District Nurses based at Wilsden. | Listed numbers: 01274 256131 / 01274 202473. |
| Health visitor | Children’s Admin Hub. | Listed number: 01274 221223. |
| Midwife | Single point of access. | Listed number: 01535 292411. |
| Additional procedures | 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, ECG and minor surgery support. | Consult GP or nurse practitioner first to be booked into relevant clinics. |
| Joint injections | Listed for certain pain-relief cases. | Ask GP/nurse practitioner whether suitable. |
| Benefits, debt, employment, housing or legal advice | Windhill Advice Centre session at Wilsden surgery. | Official page says Monday 1pm–4pm by appointment, confidential and free. |
Access, parking, branch planning and local arrival tips
The practice’s official contact page links to directions for both surgeries. Plan around branch opening, parking, mobility and staff-training closures.
Use exact branch address
Main Wilsden site: 2 Ling Bob Court, BD15 0NJ. Cullingworth branch: 12 Mill Street, BD13 5HA.
Check branch hours
Wilsden is full weekday hours; Cullingworth is morning-only on the official contact page.
Wednesday training
Both surgeries usually close one Wednesday afternoon per month for staff training. Check Latest News before visiting.
Need access help?
Call before travelling if wheelchair access, hearing support, chaperone, interpreter or carer help is essential.
Hello, I have an appointment/request at [Wilsden / Cullingworth]. I need help with [wheelchair access / parking / hearing support / chaperone / interpreter / carer support]. Can this be added to my appointment note before I attend?
Doctors, nurses and practice team
The official team page lists GP partners, salaried GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, social prescriber, practice management, reception and administration staff. Availability can change, so use this as a guide to the type of clinician, not a guarantee of who you will see.
| Team area | Examples listed officially | Best patient use |
|---|---|---|
| GP partners | Dr Andy Sykes, Dr Dana Campean, Dr Sophie Gilhooly, Dr Naveed Ahmed. | GP assessment, continuity, complex medical issues and follow-up planning. |
| Salaried GPs | Dr Saima Bacha, Dr Catherine Melsom, Dr Fariha Sharif, Dr Nelson Ekwedike, Dr Iqra Qamar, Dr Seema Khan. | Medical consultations and GP reviews. |
| Nurses and nurse associate | Megan Cook, Caroline Gallagher, Lindsey Carey, Aidan Binns. | Immunisations, dressings, smears, reviews, injections, checks and nurse-led services. |
| Healthcare assistants | Janet Stranex, Lindsay Hindmoor, Maria Overend. | Health checks, BP and routine clinical support where appropriate. |
| Social prescriber | Shahida Noor. | Non-medical support such as wellbeing, social needs and community support. |
| Practice/reception team | Practice manager Helen Procter and reception/administration staff. | Appointment routing, forms, feedback, complaints, records/admin and signposting. |
CQC rating: Overall Good
CQC lists the service as Wilsden Medical Centre, also known as The Wilsden Medical Practice, at 2 Lingbob Court, Wilsden, Bradford BD15 0NJ. The overall rating is Good.
| CQC item | Official detail | Patient meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | Good. | CQC considered the service good at the inspection. |
| Five key questions | Safe Good, Effective Good, Caring Good, Responsive Good, Well-led Good. | All displayed key areas are rated Good. |
| Latest inspection | 28 June 2018; report published 7 August 2018. | Use as quality history, not a live appointment-access update. |
| Latest review note | 6 July 2023 review found no evidence to reassess the rating at that stage. | Always check the live CQC page for changes. |
| Registered services | Maternity/midwifery, family planning, treatment of disease/disorder/injury, surgical procedures, diagnostic and screening procedures. | Explains why the practice lists minor surgery and diagnostic support services. |
Map, directions and visit checklist
Main address: The Wilsden Medical Practice, 2 Ling Bob Court, Wilsden, Bradford, BD15 0NJ. Use the map for planning only. Confirm appointment branch before travelling.
Before travelling
Check branch, appointment time, clinician type, staff-training closure notice, medication boxes, hospital letters, forms, samples, glasses/hearing aids and access needs.
For driver or carer
Send: The Wilsden Medical Practice, 2 Ling Bob Court, Wilsden, Bradford BD15 0NJ. Phone: 01535 273227.
If appointment is at Cullingworth
Use: Cullingworth Practice, 12 Mill Street, Bradford, Cullingworth BD13 5HA. Check opening because the branch is listed as morning-only.
If late or uncertain
Call reception as soon as possible. Late arrival may mean rebooking, especially for nurse clinics and time-limited appointments.
When Wilsden Medical Practice is closed
The practice’s closed guidance says out-of-hours service is handled by West Yorkshire Urgent Care Services and calls made to the practice may be diverted. For urgent non-life-threatening NHS help, use NHS 111. Call 999 for emergencies.
| Problem | Use this | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, heavy bleeding, not responding. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | Too unwell to wait, urgent advice, unsure where to go. |
| Medicine problem | Pharmacy, practice if open, or NHS 111 if urgent. | Running out, side effects, urgent supply question. |
| Routine repeat prescription | Online / slip / post / fax during normal working route. | Routine repeat medicine that can wait for processing. |
| Routine admin | Practice website / phone when open. | Forms, fit notes, admin, non-urgent follow-up. |
Official action links used
Use these after reading the route above, so patients do not land on the wrong page or phone the wrong service.
Official practice website · Contact and opening hours · Appointments · eConsult online service · Online services · Prescriptions · SystmOnline prescription order · Home visits · New patients · Clinics and services · Meet the team · NHS profile · CQC profile