Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111: Out of Hours GP & Weekend
Use this guide when Spinney Hill Medical Centre is closed, when you need a weekend GP appointment, when you are unsure whether to call NHS 111, or when you need the correct main-site and branch-site details before travelling.
What should you do when Spinney Hill Medical Centre is closed?
If Spinney Hill Medical Centre is closed and you need urgent medical help that is not an emergency, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999 or go to A&E. For routine GP needs, prescriptions, fit notes, test results or admin questions, contact the practice during opening hours. The main site is at 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 3HX and the main phone number is 0116 482 7140. The branch site is at 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester LE4 6JJ with enquiries on 0116 482 7142.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre contact details and sites
Spinney Hill Medical Centre operates with a main site and a branch site in Leicester. For weekend clinic appointments, it is especially important to check the correct site before travelling.
Main site
143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX. This is the main Spinney Hill Medical Centre site. Use this address for normal main-site directions unless your appointment message says otherwise.
View main mapBranch site
132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ. The practice says weekend clinics moved to this site from 1 October 2025, so weekend patients should check their appointment location carefully.
View branch mapPhone numbers
Main site: 0116 482 7140. Branch enquiries: 0116 482 7142. For urgent medical help when the practice is closed, use NHS 111.
Call practiceUseful patient note: Do not assume a weekend appointment is at the St Saviours Road main site. The practice notice says weekend clinics transferred to Doncaster Road, so check your appointment text, letter or booking confirmation.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111: when to use NHS 111 out of hours
NHS 111 is the correct out-of-hours route when you need urgent medical advice but it is not a life-threatening emergency. The practice also tells patients to call NHS 111 when the practice is closed.
Use 999 for emergencies
Call 999 or go to A&E for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing difficulty, heavy bleeding, collapse, serious injury or severe allergic reaction.
Use NHS 111 out of hours
Use NHS 111 if the practice is closed and you need urgent advice, an out-of-hours GP route, urgent treatment advice, or guidance on where to go next.
Use the practice for routine issues
For repeat prescriptions, routine appointments, fit notes, test-result questions and admin updates, contact Spinney Hill Medical Centre during opening hours.
Simple rule: Closed practice + urgent but not life-threatening = NHS 111. Life-threatening symptoms = 999/A&E. Routine GP work = contact the practice when open.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre weekend GP appointments: check the Doncaster Road site
The practice posted that, from 1 October 2025, weekend clinics transferred to 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ. This matters because going to the wrong site can make you late or miss your appointment.
Check your appointment message first
Look for the location in your text message, online booking confirmation, letter or NHS App note. If it says Doncaster Road, do not travel to St Saviours Road.
Arrive early for weekend clinics
The practice notice mentions limited public parking for weekend clinics. Plan to arrive early enough to park, find the entrance and check in without stress.
Do not use weekend clinics as walk-in A&E
A weekend GP appointment is normally booked. If you are acutely unwell and unsure where to go, use NHS 111 first unless it is an emergency.
Low-stress tip: Save both Spinney Hill sites in your phone maps. Label them “Spinney Hill Main Site” and “Spinney Hill Doncaster Road Branch” so you do not choose the wrong one when rushing.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre opening hours and phone line timing
Opening hours can change, so always check the practice website before travelling. These details are based on the practice contact page and should be treated as reception guidance, not emergency-care availability.
| Site | Address | Phone | Listed reception hours | Patient note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main site | 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 3HX | 0116 482 7140 | Monday–Friday 8:00am–6:30pm; Saturday/Sunday closed | Telephone lines are listed as opening at 8:30am. |
| Branch site | 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester LE4 6JJ | 0116 482 7142 | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00am–6:30pm; Thursday 8:00am–1:00pm; Saturday/Sunday closed | Weekend clinic appointments may be at this site; check your booking. |
| Out of hours | Not a walk-in reception route | 111 | When the practice is closed | Use NHS 111 for urgent medical help that is not an emergency. |
Important: Do not use opening hours as a guarantee that a doctor can see you immediately. GP access is usually triaged, and appointments may be by phone, online form, face-to-face clinic or another healthcare professional.
Spinney Hill route helper: practice, NHS 111, urgent treatment or 999?
This tool gives users a clear next step. It is not medical advice, but it helps reduce confusion when the practice is closed or weekend access is unclear.
Choose what you need now
Select the closest situation and follow the practical next step.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre map: main site and branch site
Map value matters for this post because the practice has two sites and weekend appointments may be at the branch. Use the correct map before leaving home.
Main site map — 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 3HX
Branch site map — 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester LE4 6JJ
Before you travel
Check your appointment message for site name, address and time. If your appointment is at the branch, do not travel to the St Saviours Road main site by mistake.
Parking and arrival
The practice’s weekend clinic notice mentions limited public parking. Arrive early, especially for weekend appointments, mobility needs or first-time visits.
How to request an appointment at Spinney Hill Medical Centre
The practice says patients can phone the surgery for routine appointments during opening times. When you contact the practice, they may ask questions to work out what you need and who is the best person to help.
Call during opening hours
Use 0116 482 7140 for the main site or 0116 482 7142 for branch enquiries. Phone lines are listed as opening at 8:30am.
Explain the main problem clearly
Reception or care-navigation staff may ask questions. This helps decide whether you need a GP, nurse, pharmacist, urgent same-day route, routine appointment or another service.
Accept the right appointment type
Your appointment may be by phone, online, face-to-face or with another healthcare professional. A GP is not always the fastest or most suitable person for every issue.
Call script for appointments
Spinney Hill repeat prescriptions: what to do before weekends and bank holidays
Prescription planning is one of the biggest out-of-hours problems. Do not wait until the weekend if you are running out of regular medication.
Use NHS account or NHS App
The practice lists NHS account/NHS App and online systems such as Airmid/SystmOnline as routes for repeat prescription ordering.
Allow two working days
The practice prescription information states repeat prescription requests require two working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays.
Urgent medication problem
If you run out when the practice is closed, use NHS 111 or pharmacy advice. Do not wait if the medication is essential or symptoms are worsening.
Practical tip: If your medicine will run out on Saturday, request it by Wednesday morning where possible. Weekends and bank holidays do not count as working-day processing time.
Spinney Hill out-of-hours GP vs Merlyn Vaz Urgent Treatment Centre vs A&E
Leicester patients often confuse GP out-of-hours, urgent treatment centres and A&E. Use NHS 111 first for urgent non-emergency care so you are sent to the right place.
| Need | Best route | Why | Do this |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | 999 or A&E | Needs emergency assessment now. | Do not wait for GP or online forms. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 | 111 can direct you to out-of-hours GP, UTC or another service. | Call 111 or use 111 online. |
| Minor injury or illness | NHS 111 first; possible urgent treatment centre | Local guidance asks patients to use 111 first for urgent care direction. | Check current arrival/time-slot advice. |
| Routine GP issue | Spinney Hill Medical Centre | Routine admin and GP care should be handled by the practice. | Call during opening hours or use online services. |
Safety disclaimer: This page is not medical advice. For serious symptoms, call 999 or go to A&E. For urgent non-emergency help when the practice is closed, use NHS 111.
Official Spinney Hill Medical Centre and NHS links
Use official links for final confirmation because GP opening hours, weekend clinic locations, appointments and urgent care routes can change.
Official practice website
Use for contact details, opening hours, appointments, prescriptions and practice notices.
Open Practice WebsiteNHS GP listing
Use for NHS profile details, registration status and general GP surgery information.
Open NHS ListingNHS 111 online
Use for urgent non-emergency advice when the practice is closed or you are unsure where to go.
Open NHS 111Source verification: This post is based on official practice/NHS-style public information and avoids fake fees, fake reviews, invented hours or unsupported claims. Always verify live details before travelling.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111 and out-of-hours FAQ
The main Spinney Hill Medical Centre phone number is 0116 482 7140. The branch enquiries number is 0116 482 7142.
If the practice is closed and you need urgent medical help that is not an emergency, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999 or go to A&E.
The main site is at 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX.
The branch site is at 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ.
The practice notice says weekend clinics transferred to 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ from 1 October 2025. Always check your appointment message before travelling.
NHS 111 is for urgent medical help or advice when it is not an emergency. Routine appointments, repeat prescriptions, test results and fit-note questions should usually go through the practice during opening hours.
The practice prescription information states repeat prescription requests require two working days, excluding weekends and bank holidays. Request early before weekends.
Use NHS 111 first for urgent care advice. Local guidance says NHS 111 can assess you and direct you to the right urgent service, including a time slot where appropriate.