West Gorton Medical Centre: NHS GP, Doctors & Opening Hours
Use this practical guide for West Gorton Medical Centre doctors, opening hours, phone number, registration, appointments, prescriptions, online access, parking, bus routes, accessibility and what to do when the surgery is closed.
West Gorton Medical Centre address, phone number and opening hours
West Gorton Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery at 2 Clowes Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5JE. The reception phone number is 0161 223 5226. The official contact page lists opening times as Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. The NHS profile currently shows the GP surgery is accepting new patients, but you should still check the practice catchment and registration instructions before applying.
West Gorton Medical Centre: what patients usually need first
Most people searching for West Gorton Medical Centre need a direct answer: where it is, whether it is open, who the doctors are, how to book, how to register, and what to do if they need help when the practice is closed.
Going to the surgery?
Use 2 Clowes Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5JE. The practice page says the building is on one level and has accessible parking, wide automatic doors, accessible bathrooms, easy-read signs and an induction loop at reception.
View map and travelNeed reception?
Call 0161 223 5226. Use the same number for reception and the out-of-hours instruction route listed on the official contact page, but follow NHS 111 guidance when the surgery is closed.
Call receptionNeed medical help now?
If the surgery is closed and you need medical help now, use NHS 111 online or call 111. For a medical or mental health emergency where life is at risk, call 999.
Check urgent routeWest Gorton Medical Centre address, phone and key details
Use these details for directions, appointment planning, registration, prescriptions and contacting the surgery.
| Item | Official detail | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | West Gorton Medical Centre / West Gorton Medical Practice | Official pages use both wording around the GP practice and surgery. |
| Address | 2 Clowes Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5JE | Use this for maps, taxis and appointment planning. |
| Reception phone | 0161 223 5226 | Call during opening hours for reception, appointments and general queries. |
| Opening hours | Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm; Saturday and Sunday closed | Check the official website for bank holidays or temporary changes. |
| CQC | CQC profile lists Overall: Outstanding | Use the official CQC page for inspection and registration detail. |
New patient note: The NHS profile currently says this GP surgery is accepting new patients. The practice registration page still asks users to check the catchment area before completing a registration form.
West Gorton Medical Centre opening hours and open-today guidance
The official contact page lists regular surgery hours, but GP access still depends on appointment availability, phone queues, online forms and clinical triage.
Regular listed hours
- Monday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Tuesday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Wednesday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Thursday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Friday: 8am to 6:30pm
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
What “open” means for a GP surgery
Being open does not always mean walk-in GP appointments are available. You may need to call reception, use an online form, use NHS App/Patient Access, speak to a receptionist for triage, or follow urgent care advice.
For bank holidays, staff training closures or temporary changes, check the official surgery website or call reception before travelling.
Honest warning: Do not rely only on Google’s “open now” label for GP care. Always check the practice website, appointment instructions or reception number if the visit is important.
West Gorton Medical Centre doctors listed on the official staff page
The official doctors page lists GP partners and salaried GPs. Availability can vary by clinic, working day, leave, triage and appointment type, so do not assume you can always choose a specific doctor.
Dr Lucie Donlan
Partner. The official staff page lists qualifications including MbChB, MRCGP (2002), DRCOG and DFFP.
Dr Ruth Cammish
Partner. The official staff page lists MbChB, MRCGP (2004), DRCOG, DFFP, DipLM and DIPMedEd.
Dr Jennifer Wilkins
Partner. The official staff page lists MbChB, MRCGP (2010) and DRCOG.
Dr Mathew Owen
Salaried GP. The official staff page lists MBBS and MRCGP.
Dr Hannah Shufflebotham
Salaried GP. The official staff page lists MbChB and MRCGP (2020).
Who will you see?
Depending on your problem, you may be offered a GP, practice nurse, pharmacist, advanced practitioner or another trained clinician. GP surgeries triage care so patients see the right professional first.
Appointment tip: If you need continuity for a long-term condition, ask reception whether a routine appointment with a preferred GP is possible. For urgent same-day problems, the fastest safe option may be any available clinician.
West Gorton Medical Centre help tool: appointment, online form, NHS 111 or 999?
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How to book or manage appointments at West Gorton Medical Centre
The practice website says patients can use online forms for tasks such as requesting an appointment, requesting a sick note, asking about test results and admin requests.
Use online options when appropriate
The practice website says online forms can be used for appointment requests, sick notes, test-result questions and admin requests. This can be easier than waiting on the phone for non-emergency matters.
Use NHS account or Patient Access
The official online services page says patients can use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access for tasks such as ordering repeat prescriptions, viewing test results, accessing records, checking or cancelling appointments and seeing vaccination records.
Call reception when you need help choosing the right route
Call 0161 223 5226 during opening hours if you cannot use online services, need accessibility support, or are unsure whether your request should be online, routine, urgent or administrative.
Cancel early if you cannot attend
The practice has a cancellation form for registered patients. Cancelling early helps free appointments for other patients who need care.
Reception call script
Register with West Gorton Medical Centre as a new NHS patient
The NHS profile currently says West Gorton Medical Practice is accepting new patients. The practice registration page says you should check the catchment area before filling out a registration form.
Online registration
The practice page says patients can use the NHS “Register with a GP surgery: West Gorton Medical Practice” service. Have your NHS number ready if you know it.
Paper form at reception
The practice says you can visit reception from 10am to 6pm and collect a paper registration form. Check opening arrangements before travelling.
Temporary patients
The practice says temporary patients should not use the online registration link. They should visit the surgery and speak to a receptionist.
Registration tip: Do not wait until you are unwell to register with a GP. Registration and record transfer can take time, and urgent help is harder when you are not already set up with a local surgery.
West Gorton Medical Centre prescriptions, NHS App and Patient Access
The official online services page says patients can use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access for repeat prescriptions, test results, health records, appointments and vaccination records.
Repeat prescriptions
Use NHS App, NHS account or Patient Access where enabled. The practice also has online services for prescription-related tasks, including pharmacy nomination and prescription synchronisation.
NHS App / NHS account
The practice says you can use NHS account or the NHS App for repeat prescriptions, test results, health records, appointment checks/cancellations and vaccination records.
Online services setup
For Patient Access, the practice says patients may need to fill out a register-for-online-services form and confirm identity before receiving login details.
Prescription safety tip: Order repeat medicines before you run out. Do not leave repeat requests until Friday afternoon, bank holidays or the day you need the medicine.
West Gorton Medical Centre map, parking, buses and accessibility
This map section is built as an arrival tool, not just an iframe. It helps patients plan whether to walk, drive, use bus routes or arrange accessible arrival support.
Nearest train station
The practice contact page lists Ashburys as the nearest train station, about 0.6 miles away, with an estimated 13-minute walk to the practice.
Bus routes
The official contact page lists bus routes 201, 201N, 202 and 203 stopping near the practice. Bus stops listed are on Hyde Road near Clowes Street.
Metrolink note
The practice contact page says Manchester Metrolink does not run near the practice. Plan by bus, train, car, taxi or walking route instead.
Parking and accessibility at West Gorton Medical Centre
The official contact page gives useful practical details for disabled access, parking and arrival.
Accessibility features
The practice says the building is on one level and includes accessible parking, wide automatic doors, accessible bathrooms with changing facilities, easy-read signs and an induction loop at reception.
Parking notes
The practice says there are a few parking spaces at the front, more spaces to the side next to the One Stop Shop, and asks patients to park within marked bays and leave the disabled bay for authorised users.
Parking warning: The practice says it cannot take responsibility for cars parked in either car park, so do not leave valuables in your vehicle.
What to do when West Gorton Medical Centre is closed
The official contact page says that if you need medical help now when the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency.
| Situation | Best first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Use this when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life may be at risk. |
| Need medical help now but not 999 | NHS 111 online or call 111 | 111 helps route you to the right urgent service when the GP surgery is closed. |
| Child under 5 | Call 111 | The practice page notes NHS 111 online is for people aged 5 and over; call 111 for a child under 5. |
| Routine issue | Wait for opening hours or use online form if suitable | Routine forms and reception support are not emergency services. |
Safety disclaimer: This page is general information only. If symptoms are severe, sudden, dangerous or life-threatening, use emergency help immediately.
Official West Gorton Medical Centre links to verify details
Use official links for final checks because GP surgery hours, services, staff pages, registration rules and online form availability can change.
Official practice website
Use this for appointments, prescriptions, online forms, services, registration and contact details.
Open Practice WebsiteContact and opening times
Use the official contact page for address, reception number, opening times, travel, parking and accessibility details.
Open Contact PageNHS and CQC profiles
Use NHS for registration status and CQC for inspection and regulated service information.
Open NHS ProfileWest Gorton Medical Centre FAQ
West Gorton Medical Centre is at 2 Clowes Street, West Gorton, Manchester, M12 5JE.
The reception phone number listed on the official practice website is 0161 223 5226.
The official contact page lists Monday to Friday 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check the practice website for bank holidays or temporary changes.
The NHS profile currently says West Gorton Medical Practice is accepting new patients. The practice registration page asks patients to check the catchment area before registering.
The official doctors page lists Dr Lucie Donlan, Dr Ruth Cammish, Dr Jennifer Wilkins, Dr Mathew Owen and Dr Hannah Shufflebotham. Availability can vary by appointment type and clinic rota.
The practice says there are a few parking spaces at the front and more spaces to the side next to the One Stop Shop. Patients should park within marked bays and leave the disabled bay for authorised users.
If you need medical help now when the surgery is closed, use NHS 111 online or call 111. Call 999 in a medical or mental health emergency where someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk.
The practice says patients can use NHS account/NHS App or Patient Access for online health tasks such as repeat prescriptions, test results, records, appointments and vaccination records where enabled.