Sides Medical Centre: GP Partners, Reviews & Hours 2026
Use this practical Sides Medical Centre guide to check the surgery address, phone number, opening hours, GP partners, CQC rating, review routes, booking options, online services, registration, map, arrival planner and what to do when the practice is closed.
Sides Medical Centre phone, address, GP partners, reviews and hours summary
The Sides Medical Practice is at Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 0EW. The main reception phone number is 0161 794 1604. NHS reception hours show Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. The NHS profile says the surgery is currently accepting new patients. CQC lists the practice as Overall: Good. The official team page lists GP partners including Dr Jennifer Farrow, Dr Laurence Cribbin, Dr Manu Singhal, Dr Kirstin Beattie and Dr Paul Bateson.
Sides Medical Centre: what patients need before calling, booking or travelling
This page is built for real patient intent: finding the phone number, checking the hours, seeing GP partners, understanding reviews, registering as a patient, booking an appointment and knowing when to use NHS 111 or 999.
Going to the surgery?
Use Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 0EW. Before travelling, check whether your request should be handled by appointment, online contact, prescription service, NHS App, NHS 111 or emergency care.
View MapNeed to call?
Use 0161 794 1604. Call early for same-day help, appointment questions, home visit advice and when online contact is not suitable.
Call SurgeryNeed help today?
If your problem is urgent but not life-threatening, use NHS 111. If it is life-threatening, call 999. Do not wait for routine GP hours in an emergency.
Check Urgent RouteImportant: “Sides Medical Centre” is commonly searched by patients, while NHS/CQC listings use The Sides Medical Practice. This guide uses both names naturally to avoid confusion.
Sides Medical Centre address, phone number and contact details
Use these official details for phone contact, maps, registration checks, online access and appointment planning.
| Item | Details | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | The Sides Medical Practice / The Sides Medical Centre | NHS profile uses The Sides Medical Practice. |
| Address | Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 0EW | Use this exact address for maps and travel planning. |
| Main phone | 0161 794 1604 | Use for reception, appointments and general practice contact. |
| Out of hours | NHS 111 | For urgent non-life-threatening health advice when the surgery is closed. |
| CQC rating | Overall: Good | CQC should be checked directly for current inspection status. |
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Sides Medical Centre hours: open today and weekly times
The NHS profile lists reception opening times as Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. For Thursday 28 May 2026, that means the listed opening time is 8am to 6:30pm.
| Day | Reception opening time | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6:30pm | Call early for urgent same-day help. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Use online contact for suitable non-urgent requests. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6:30pm | Check appointment availability before travelling. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6:30pm | Open today according to listed NHS hours. |
| Friday | 8am to 6:30pm | Plan prescriptions before the weekend. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 111 if urgent and non-life-threatening. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity. |
Opening-time warning: NHS profile times were last confirmed on an older NHS profile date, so patients should verify with the practice website or reception before travelling for anything time-sensitive, especially around bank holidays, training days or service updates.
Sides Medical Centre GP partners and doctors
The official team page lists the GP partners, salaried GPs and wider clinical team. Availability can vary by rota, leave, clinic type and appointment demand.
GP partners listed by the practice
- Dr Jennifer Farrow — GP Partner
- Dr Laurence Cribbin — GP Partner
- Dr Manu Singhal — GP Partner
- Dr Kirstin Beattie — GP Partner
- Dr Paul Bateson — GP Partner
Salaried GPs listed
- Dr Chloe Elliott
- Dr Michael Iveson
- Dr Jessica Greaves
Always check the official team page for current staffing before naming a preferred clinician.
Do you need a GP partner?
You may not always need a GP partner. Nurse practitioners, practice nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists or other clinicians may be more suitable for some issues.
Booking tip: When contacting the practice, explain your health need clearly rather than only asking for a named doctor. Triage can direct you to the right clinician faster.
Sides Medical Centre booking: appointments, online requests and home visit advice
The practice website says patients can contact the practice online for non-urgent medical or admin requests. The appointments page also says housebound patients who may need advice or a home visit should call the surgery before 10:30am.
For a new appointment
Call reception on 0161 794 1604 or use the official online contact route if your request is non-urgent and suitable for online handling.
For urgent same-day help
Call as early as practical during opening hours. Be clear about symptoms, how long they have been present, and whether they are getting worse.
For home visit advice
If you are housebound and may need advice or a home visit, call the surgery before 10:30am as stated on the official appointments page.
For non-urgent admin or medical requests
Use the online contact route where appropriate. This can be better for forms, admin questions, non-urgent medication questions or routine medical queries.
Sides Medical Centre decision helper
Select the closest situation. This tool is for practical navigation only and does not replace medical advice.
Sides Medical Centre reviews: CQC rating, patient feedback and what to check
Reviews can help, but GP surgery reviews often over-represent very positive or very frustrated experiences. For a safer view, compare patient comments with official NHS profile information, CQC inspection details and your own needs.
CQC overall rating
CQC lists The Sides Medical Practice as Overall: Good, with Good ratings across the main areas shown on the CQC listing.
How to read patient reviews
Look for repeated patterns: phone access, appointment availability, prescription handling, clinician communication, reception support and long-term condition reviews.
Use official feedback route
If something serious happened, do not only leave a public review. Use the official practice complaint route or CQC/NHS feedback route where appropriate.
Trust note: This article does not invent fake ratings, fake patient quotes or fake review summaries. It explains how users can check official inspection and feedback sources.
Sides Medical Centre map: directions to Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester M27 0EW
Use the map for directions, but first check whether your request really needs travel. Many non-urgent requests can be handled by phone or online contact.
Before you walk in
Check whether your request is appointment-only, online-first or suitable for a phone call. Turning up without checking may not get you seen faster.
Driving or taxi
Use the postcode M27 0EW. If using a taxi, say “The Sides Medical Centre, Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester.”
Bring the right details
For appointments, bring your medication list, NHS number if known, hospital letters, test requests, symptom notes and any forms requested by the surgery.
Sides Medical Centre arrival planner: what to bring and how early to arrive
This small planning tool helps patients avoid wasted trips, missed appointments and unnecessary phone calls.
Visit-time helper
Select why you are going. This gives a practical planning buffer only.
Bring this for appointments
- Medication list and allergies
- NHS number if available
- Hospital letters or discharge notes
- Home blood pressure readings if relevant
- Photos of symptoms if useful
- Any form or sample requested by the practice
Check before travelling
- Whether you have a confirmed appointment
- Whether the request should be online
- Whether you need GP, nurse, pharmacist or other clinician
- Whether symptoms need NHS 111 or 999 instead
- Whether registration details are complete
- Whether prescriptions are due, not too early
Register with The Sides Medical Practice: new patient notes
The NHS profile says this GP surgery is currently accepting new patients. The NHS registration page says you can register online and that you do not need proof of address, immigration status, ID or an NHS number to register online with a GP.
Check the catchment area
The NHS registration page asks patients to check that they live in the GP surgery’s catchment area before registering.
Register online or contact the surgery
Use the NHS online registration route, the practice website, phone reception on 0161 794 1604, or collect a form in person if needed.
Prepare useful details
Have your name, address, previous GP details, NHS number if known, emergency contact, carer details, allergies, medicines and medical history ready.
Sides Medical Centre prescriptions, NHS App and online services
The NHS profile links to online health and prescription services and the NHS App. Use these routes for eligible online access where your account is set up.
NHS App
Use the NHS App where enabled for repeat prescriptions, appointment information and GP record access. It is best for routine digital access, not emergency help.
Repeat prescriptions
Request repeat medicines before you run out. Use online services where possible and avoid using urgent appointments only to chase routine repeats.
If medication is urgent
If you may run out and the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 or ask a pharmacist for appropriate advice. For serious symptoms, use emergency help.
Sides Medical Centre, NHS 111 or 999: which route is right?
Choosing the correct route can reduce delays, protect GP appointments and get you to the right care faster.
| Situation | Best first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke symptoms, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, major injury or heavy bleeding needs emergency help. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 | NHS 111 can direct you to GP, pharmacy, urgent treatment centre or emergency care if needed. |
| Routine GP issue | Call surgery or use online contact | Best for ongoing symptoms, medication reviews, forms and non-emergency appointments. |
| Housebound and may need home visit | Call before 10:30am | The appointments page says housebound patients who may need advice or a home visit should call before 10:30am. |
Safety disclaimer: This page is general information only and is not medical advice. If someone may be seriously ill or injured, seek emergency help immediately.
Official Sides Medical Centre links to verify before using the service
Use official links for final checks because GP surgery access, opening times, GP staff lists, online request routes and registration details can change.
Official practice website
Use for appointments, prescriptions, online contact, practice information, registration and health information.
Open Practice WebsiteNHS profile
Use for address, phone, opening times, online services, registration and new patient status.
Open NHS ProfileCQC profile
Use for inspection rating, inspection dates, service details and official feedback route.
Open CQC ProfileSource check: This article uses official practice, NHS and CQC-style public information. It avoids fake reviews, fake ratings, invented fees, unsupported hours or copied patient stories.
Sides Medical Centre FAQ
The Sides Medical Practice is at Moorside Road, Swinton, Manchester, Lancashire, M27 0EW.
The main reception phone number listed on the NHS profile is 0161 794 1604.
For Thursday 28 May 2026, the listed NHS reception hours are 8am to 6:30pm. Check the official practice or NHS profile before travelling because service updates can change access.
The official team page lists GP partners including Dr Jennifer Farrow, Dr Laurence Cribbin, Dr Manu Singhal, Dr Kirstin Beattie and Dr Paul Bateson.
CQC lists The Sides Medical Practice as Overall: Good. Check the official CQC profile for current inspection information.
Call 0161 794 1604 or use the official online contact route if your request is non-urgent and suitable for online handling.
The NHS profile says this GP surgery is currently accepting new patients. Check the NHS registration page and catchment-area information before applying.
The appointments page says housebound patients who may need advice or a home visit should call the surgery before 10:30am.
Use the NHS profile, CQC listing and official feedback routes. Read reviews for repeated patterns rather than relying on one isolated comment.
Use NHS 111 for urgent but non-life-threatening health advice. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.