Whinpark Medical Centre NHS: GP, Hours & Doctors 2026
This practical guide explains Whinpark Medical Centre in Edinburgh for patients and carers: phone number, address, NHS 24 out-of-hours route, standard hours, lunch closure note, online appointment request, doctors, registration, repeat prescriptions, map and urgent-care guidance.
Whinpark Medical Centre phone, address, GP hours and doctors
Whinpark Medical Centre is at 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RA. The main telephone number is 0131 455 7999. The official opening-hours page says the practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, closed at weekends and public holidays, and that phone lines and doors are closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm Monday to Friday. Out-of-hours urgent help is via NHS 24 on 111.
What patients usually need from Whinpark Medical Centre first
Most people searching this practice need one of six things: the phone number, today’s opening hours, which doctor works on which day, how to request an appointment, how to order repeat medication, or what to do when the surgery is closed.
Need reception?
Call 0131 455 7999. For routine appointment requests, the practice also offers an online request route during opening hours until capacity is reached.
Going to the practice?
Use the full address: Whinpark Medical Centre, 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RA. Check the lunch closure note before travelling at midday.
Need urgent help when closed?
Use NHS 24 on 111 for urgent problems that cannot wait until the practice reopens. Use emergency services for life-threatening symptoms.
Important name check: This guide is for Whinpark Medical Centre, 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh EH11 3RA. Do not confuse it with The Whins Medical Practice, Whinhill Medical Group, Whinfield Medical Practice or other similarly named surgeries.
Whinpark Medical Centre phone number: 0131 455 7999
Use the main phone number for reception, appointment support, registration questions, prescription queries and general practice contact during normal phone availability.
| Contact need | Use this route | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Main surgery contact | 0131 455 7999 | Use during practice phone hours for reception and appointment guidance. |
| Routine appointment request | Online request, phone or reception | The practice says online requests are available Monday to Friday until capacity is reached. |
| Midday closure | Listen to phone message | Phone lines and doors close between 12:30pm and 1:30pm; emergencies follow the mobile number on the phone message. |
| Out-of-hours urgent help | NHS 24 / 111 | Use 111 when the problem cannot wait until normal hours and is not a 999 emergency. |
Simple call script: “Hello, I’m a Whinpark Medical Centre patient. My name is ______ and date of birth is ______. I need help with ______. Is this best handled by online request, GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, prescription team or NHS 24?”
Whinpark Medical Centre opening hours and open-today guide
The official practice opening-hours page says Whinpark Medical Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and closed at weekends and on public holidays. It also says phone lines and doors are closed from 12:30pm to 1:30pm Monday to Friday.
| Day / service | Listed time | What patients should know |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8am to 6pm | Phone and door closure applies from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. |
| Tuesday | 8am to 6pm | Use early phone or online request for same-day concerns. |
| Wednesday | 8am to 6pm | Order prescriptions early, allowing full working days. |
| Thursday | 8am to 6pm | Check capacity before relying on online appointment requests late in the day. |
| Friday | 8am to 6pm | Avoid leaving repeat medication requests until late Friday. |
| Saturday | Closed | Use NHS 24 / 111 for urgent problems that cannot wait. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 24 / 111 or emergency services depending on symptoms. |
| Public holidays | Closed on listed public holidays | Check the official holiday list before travelling or ordering medication. |
Midday closure warning: “Open today” does not mean the phones and doors are available all day without a break. The practice states phone lines and doors are closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm Monday to Friday. For emergencies during that time, follow the mobile number provided on the phone message.
Whinpark Medical Centre doctors: GP team and working days
The official doctors page lists named GPs and their usual working days. Availability can change due to annual leave, training, illness or service pressure, so use this as a planning guide rather than a guaranteed appointment promise.
| Doctor | Listed working days | Officially listed interests or note |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Sammi Abushal | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday | Diabetes, family planning, learning disabilities, drug misuse management and minor surgery. |
| Dr Fiona Young | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday | Mental health, dermatology, women’s health and child health. |
| Dr Jonathan McClure | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday | Particular interest in ophthalmology. |
| Dr Jennifer Ramsay | Tuesday to Thursday | Paediatrics, women’s health and family planning. |
| Dr Robert Macfarlane | Tuesday to Friday | Sexual health, infectious diseases, HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C experience. |
| Dr Elaine Rocke | Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | Listed on the official doctors page. |
| Employed doctors | Varies by doctor | Official page lists Dr Lucy Jones, Dr Cathryn Cheng, Dr Emily Fowler, Dr Alice Sanders and Dr Yusuke Onishi. |
Can I choose a doctor?
The official appointment page says patients can see any doctor of their choice where possible, but it may not always be possible during annual leave, illness or busy periods.
Appointment length matters
The appointment page says appointments are normally 10-minute slots. If you have several problems or something complex, ask whether a longer appointment is more suitable.
Whinpark Medical Centre helper: GP, pharmacist, NHS 24, prescription or registration?
This helper gives a safer starting route for common patient questions. It is not medical advice, but it helps separate routine GP care, urgent help, prescriptions and registration.
Choose your situation
Tap the closest option and follow the practical next step shown below.
Whinpark Medical Centre appointments: online request, phone and reception
The official appointment page says routine appointment requests can be made online, by phone or by visiting reception. It says online requests are available Monday to Friday until capacity is reached and that the practice will respond within 4 hours during opening times.
Use the online route for suitable routine requests
Tell the practice about your health problem online to request an appointment. Do not use routine online requests for emergencies or severe symptoms.
Phone during available phone hours
The appointment page lists phone contact Monday to Friday from 8am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 6pm.
Reception may ask what you need help with
The practice says it uses the information you provide to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or healthcare professional.
Ask for the right appointment length
Appointments are normally 10-minute slots. If the problem is complex or you have more than one problem, ask whether a longer appointment is needed.
Arrive on time
The appointment page says patients arriving more than 10 minutes late may not be seen and may need to rebook.
Online request script: “My main problem is ______. It started on ______. It is getting better / worse / staying the same. I have tried ______. I am worried because ______. I am available for a call at ______.”
Register with Whinpark Medical Centre: boundary, online pilot and timing
Whinpark Medical Centre says it is participating in an electronic registration pilot from 27.02.25. Patients must live within the practice boundary, and registration can take up to 5 working days.
Check the practice boundary
The official registration page says you must reside in the practice boundary to register. If you have not moved address, a transfer request may be declined.
Use electronic registration
The practice says electronic registration removes the need to collect, complete and return paper forms during the pilot process.
Allow up to 5 working days
The official page says registration can take up to 5 working days and you will receive an email to confirm successful registration.
Under-16 note: The registration page says children under 16 cannot be registered at the practice unless their parent or guardian is registered there. Check the official page before starting a family registration.
Whinpark Medical Centre repeat prescriptions: 3 working days and no phone requests
The official repeat-prescription page says prescriptions are available in 3 full working days from receipt, or 4 full working days if collected by a pharmacist. It also says telephone requests cannot be accepted for security reasons.
Allow 3 full working days
Order before you run out. Weekends and public holidays do not count as normal working days for processing.
Allow 4 days for pharmacy collection
If a pharmacist collects your prescription, the practice says to allow 4 full working days. A Friday request may not be ready until Tuesday or Wednesday.
No telephone repeat requests
The practice states telephone requests cannot be accepted for security reasons. Use the official route, form, written request, post, pharmacy route or email route where suitable.
Prescription timing helper
Choose your situation. This is a practical reminder only, not medical or pharmacy advice.
Whinpark Medical Centre map: 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh EH11 3RA
Use the map before travelling, especially if you are helping an older patient, using public transport, attending after a phone triage request or arriving near the midday closure period.
Use the exact postcode
Enter EH11 3RA or the full address into your map app. This avoids confusing Whinpark with other similar GP names.
Bring the right information
Bring your appointment confirmation, medication list, allergies, NHS number if known, phone, glasses, hearing aids and any hospital letters.
Plan around closure times
Do not arrive at 12:30pm expecting normal reception access. The official page says doors and phones are closed until 1:30pm.
Whinpark Medical Centre when closed: NHS 24, 111 and 999
The official out-of-hours page says NHS 24 covers out-of-hours urgent help in Lothian. It says to call 111 for urgent problems that cannot wait until normal hours and to call 999 in a genuine emergency.
| Situation | Best first step | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain, severe shortness of breath, collapse, stroke signs, serious injury | Call 999 | These can be life-threatening and should not wait for GP opening hours. |
| Urgent problem when the surgery is closed | Call NHS 24 on 111 | NHS 24 may advise, arrange out-of-hours centre care or arrange a home visit where appropriate. |
| Minor illness or medicine advice | Pharmacy or NHS Pharmacy First Scotland where suitable | Many minor conditions can be managed without a GP appointment. |
| Routine admin, fit note, test result or repeat medication | Practice route next working day | Out-of-hours service is for urgent problems only, not routine requests. |
Medical safety disclaimer: This page is general patient information only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If someone may be seriously ill or injured, seek emergency help immediately.
Official Whinpark Medical Centre links to verify before acting
Use these official links for final checking because practice hours, appointment capacity, public holidays, registration rules, prescription timing and doctor availability can change.
Source verification note: This guide uses official Whinpark Medical Centre and NHS 24 public information. It avoids invented walk-in claims, fake ratings, unsupported doctor availability, guessed bank-holiday hours and unverified registration promises.
Whinpark Medical Centre FAQ
The main Whinpark Medical Centre phone number is 0131 455 7999.
Whinpark Medical Centre is at 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh, EH11 3RA.
The official opening-hours page says the practice is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm and closed at weekends and on public holidays.
No. The practice says phone lines and doors are closed between 12:30pm and 1:30pm Monday to Friday. For emergencies during this time, follow the mobile number on the phone message.
The practice says routine appointments can be requested online Monday to Friday until capacity is reached, by phone on 0131 455 7999, or by visiting reception during the listed phone/reception times.
The appointment page says the practice will respond within 4 hours during opening times, subject to capacity.
The official doctors page lists doctors including Dr Sammi Abushal, Dr Fiona Young, Dr Jonathan McClure, Dr Jennifer Ramsay, Dr Robert Macfarlane, Dr Elaine Rocke, and several employed doctors. Check the official doctors page for current working days.
The repeat-prescription page says prescriptions are available in 3 full working days from receipt, or 4 full working days if collected by a pharmacist.
No. The official prescription page says telephone requests cannot be accepted for security reasons.
The practice says electronic registration is available through its pilot process. You must live within the practice boundary, and registration can take up to 5 working days.
Use NHS 24 on 111 for urgent problems that cannot wait until normal hours. Call 999 for genuine emergencies such as chest pain or severe shortness of breath.
No. This guide is for Whinpark Medical Centre at 6 Saughton Road, Edinburgh EH11 3RA. The Whins Medical Practice and Whinhill Medical Group are different practices.