Stretton GP Access Guide
Use this scan-first guide before calling Stretton Medical Centre, sending an eConsult, checking doctors, reading NHS reviews, ordering repeat prescriptions, requesting a fit note, registering as a new patient, or checking the CQC rating.
This page is for Stretton Medical Centre at 5 Hatton Lane, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NE. It is not the Burton-on-Trent Stretton Branch Surgery or Church Stretton Medical Practice.
First: Check You Mean Stretton Medical Centre in Warrington
The name “Stretton Medical Centre” creates search confusion. Use the postcode and phone number before booking, travelling, reviewing or registering.
| Search result / name | Location | Correct action |
|---|---|---|
| Stretton Medical Centre | 5 Hatton Lane, Stretton, Warrington, WA4 4NE | This is the target page. Use 01925 599856 and the official strettonmedicalcentre.co.uk site. |
| Stretton Branch Surgery | Ladywell Close, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0FS | Different practice / branch route. Do not use Warrington phone number. |
| Church Stretton Medical Practice | Easthope Road, Church Stretton, Shropshire, SY6 6BL | Different surgery. Check postcode before using eConsult or prescriptions. |
| Stretton Medical Centre reviews | May show NHS, CQC, Google or other review sites | Use NHS profile and CQC for verified context; do not rely only on star snippets. |
Choose the Right Stretton GP Route
| Need today | Use this first | Exact detail | Avoid this mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-urgent GP appointment | eConsult online form | The appointment page says pre-booked non-urgent requests should use eConsult for clinician triage. | Do not phone expecting automatic booking if the online route is requested. |
| Urgent same-day appointment | Phone from 8am | The official appointment page says urgent on-the-day appointments can be requested by calling the surgery from 8am. | Do not wait for a non-urgent eConsult reply if you need same-day help. |
| Repeat prescription | Online, reception, post or prescription email | The prescription page says telephone prescription requests are not accepted. | Do not call reception for routine repeats. |
| Fit note or admin request | eConsult / fit-note form route | The appointment page says eConsult can be used for admin requests such as fit notes. | Do not use emergency appointments for routine certificates. |
| Home visit | Call reception before 10:00 | Home visits are for patients who are housebound or too ill to visit the practice. | Do not request a home visit because of transport difficulty alone. |
| Closed and urgent | NHS 111 | Use 111 if urgent and it cannot wait until the surgery reopens. | Do not use out-of-hours GP unless it genuinely cannot wait. |
| Emergency symptoms | 999 | Chest pains and/or shortness of breath are listed as emergency examples by the practice. | Do not use eConsult, email or the surgery queue. |
Opening Hours, Staff Training Notices and Out-of-Hours Help
The official opening-hours page lists weekday opening as 8am to 6:30pm and weekends closed. It can also show temporary staff-training closures, so check the official page before travelling.
Normal pattern
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: closed.
When closed
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if the problem is urgent and cannot wait until the next day.
Emergency
Call 999 for genuine emergencies, including chest pain and/or shortness of breath.
Appointments and eConsult: What Patients Actually Need
Use eConsult for non-urgent pre-booked requests
The request is passed to a clinician for triage. Reception then follows clinical advice on where and when to book.
Call from 8am for urgent on-the-day help
Be ready with your main symptom, when it started, medicines, allergies and whether you can safely wait.
Use eConsult for admin requests
The appointment page specifically mentions admin requests such as fit notes.
Use 111/999 when GP is not the right first route
Use 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed. Use 999 for emergency symptoms.
Stretton Medical Centre Doctors and Team
The practice news/team update gives a useful live team snapshot. Use it to understand who may help you, but do not treat a name list as a guarantee of appointment availability.
GPs listed by the practice
Practice news lists Dr Rashmi Jain as GP Principal, Dr S Theobalds and Dr S Waraich as salaried GPs, plus regular locum GPs Dr I Emeka, Dr E Silverdale, Dr C Booth, Dr D Nirvani and Dr J Samanuru.
Wider clinical/support team
The listed team includes Practice Manager Lauren Haslam, nursing, phlebotomy, referrals/admin, dispensary, reception, first-contact physio, paramedic team, midwife and clinical pharmacy support.
NHS Reviews, Friends and Family, and CQC Rating
People searching “Stretton Medical Centre reviews” usually want trust signals, but reviews are not the same as clinical advice. Use the NHS profile, NHS Friends and Family form, and CQC profile together.
| Source | What it tells you | How to use it safely |
|---|---|---|
| NHS profile | Address, registration status, opening times and public GP listing. | Good for checking official identity and whether the practice is currently accepting new patients. |
| NHS Friends and Family form | The practice homepage includes a “Have Your Say” / Friends and Family experience question. | Use it to give feedback on your experience, not for urgent medical problems. |
| CQC profile | CQC lists Dr Rashmi Jain / Stretton Medical Centre as overall Good. | Use for regulated quality context, not for booking. |
| CQC inspection history | 2020 inspection rated Good overall and Good for population groups; 2023 data review found no need to inspect/reassess at that stage. | Read the report for context, including strengths and improvement notes. |
| Google/third-party reviews | May show patient opinions or outdated comments. | Check dates, address and whether the review is actually for the Warrington practice. |
Repeat Prescriptions: What Stretton Says to Do
Online
Use the official online service if registered for access.
Reception
Hand the request in at reception.
Post
Post a request with stamped self-addressed envelope if you want it returned.
The prescription page says requests can be emailed to cmicb-war.strettonmc@nhs.net.
Sick Notes and Fit Notes
| Situation | Best route | Helpful detail |
|---|---|---|
| Off work 7 days or less | Self-certification usually applies. | Ask employer/HR for their form or process. |
| More than 7 days | Use fit-note request route. | The practice page says a medical certificate must be signed by a doctor. |
| Already seen by GP or hospital letter received | You may not need another face-to-face appointment. | The doctor may review a request form or speak to you by phone depending on context. |
| Return-to-work support | Ask about “may be fit for work” advice. | Fit notes can suggest adjustments such as part-time work or changed duties. |
Home Visits: Call Before 10:00 if Needed
Who should request?
Only patients who are housebound or too ill to visit the practice.
When to call?
The practice asks patients to call reception before 10:00 if a home visit is needed.
Who decides?
The GP decides whether the medical condition requires a home visit and how urgent it is.
New Patient Registration at Stretton Medical Centre
Check new-patient status
The NHS profile currently says Stretton Medical Centre is accepting new patients.
Check practice area
The practice says you are welcome to register if you live within the practice area.
Use NHS number if possible
The new-patient page says eligibility can be quickly confirmed with your NHS number.
Form does not guarantee acceptance
The GMS1 page says sending the online form does not automatically register you or imply acceptance.
Bring proof if requested
The GMS1 form page says you may be required to present in person, sign your form and provide proof of address.
Temporary registration
If ill away from home, emergency treatment may be available for 14 days; after that, temporary or permanent registration may be needed.
Patient Record, Online Services and Data Sharing
Online services
The official online-services page lists prescriptions, appointments and patient record as online-service areas.
Medical record sharing
The patient-record page says patient medical data is increasingly shared between GP surgeries and services such as District Nursing to support up-to-date care.
Privacy choice
For data concerns, use the official patient record / data pages and ask the practice how your information is shared or restricted.
Suggestions, Complaints and Practice Email
Suggestions
The official suggestions page says the form is for comments and suggestions about improving the practice.
Medical matters
The suggestions page says medical matters and official complaints cannot be handled through the suggestion form; phone reception for a medical query.
Concerns email
The homepage says concerns can be emailed to cmicb-war.strettonmc@nhs.net. For urgent symptoms, use phone, 111 or 999 instead.
Map: Stretton Medical Centre Warrington
Use the full postcode when travelling, booking a taxi, helping an older patient, checking CQC/NHS profiles or avoiding the wrong Stretton surgery.
Stretton GP Route Planner
Choose your situation to get a short action list.
Copy-Paste Scripts
Urgent same-day help
Hello, I am registered at Stretton Medical Centre. I need same-day help for ______. Symptoms started ______. I am not having 999 symptoms. What is the safest route today?Prescription request/query
Hello, I need help with a repeat prescription for ______. My requested medicine is ______ and my nominated pharmacy is ______. I understand telephone repeat requests are not accepted. What is the correct next step?Fit note request
Hello, I have been off work since ______. I need advice about a fit note. I have / have not already seen a clinician about this problem. Should I complete the fit-note request route or book a routine appointment?Registration question
Hello, I live in the Stretton Medical Centre practice area and want to register. My NHS number is ______ if needed. What proof and next step do you require?Official Links After the Explanation
Stretton Medical Centre FAQ
Where is Stretton Medical Centre?
Stretton Medical Centre is at 5 Hatton Lane, Stretton, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4NE.
What is the Stretton Medical Centre phone number?
The official phone number is 01925 599856.
Is this the Burton-on-Trent Stretton Branch Surgery?
No. This article is for the Warrington practice at WA4 4NE. Stretton Branch Surgery in Burton-on-Trent is a different service.
What are Stretton Medical Centre opening hours?
The official opening-hours page lists Monday to Friday as 8am to 6:30pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check the official page for temporary training closures or bank-holiday changes.
How do I book a GP appointment?
For non-urgent pre-booked requests, use the online eConsult form. For urgent on-the-day appointments, call the surgery from 8am.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use online services, hand in a request at reception, post the request, or email the prescription request to the official prescription email shown by the practice. The practice says it does not take prescription requests by telephone.
Who are the doctors at Stretton Medical Centre?
The practice team update lists Dr Rashmi Jain as GP Principal, Dr S Theobalds and Dr S Waraich as salaried GPs, plus regular locum GPs including Dr I Emeka, Dr E Silverdale, Dr C Booth, Dr D Nirvani and Dr J Samanuru.
What is the CQC rating for Stretton Medical Centre?
CQC lists Dr Rashmi Jain / Stretton Medical Centre as overall Good. CQC’s 2020 report rated the practice Good overall and Good for population groups.
Is Stretton Medical Centre accepting new patients?
The NHS profile currently says Stretton Medical Centre is accepting new patients. Check the NHS profile and official registration page before applying because status can change.
How do I request a fit note?
The practice says eConsult can be used for admin requests such as fit notes. The fit-note page explains that a doctor must sign a medical certificate and you may not need another appointment if the practice already has enough information.
Can I request a home visit?
Home visits are for patients who are housebound or too ill to visit the surgery. The practice asks patients to call reception before 10:00 and the GP decides whether a visit is needed.
How do I leave an NHS review or feedback?
The practice homepage includes NHS Friends and Family feedback. Use it for service experience feedback. Do not use review or suggestion forms for urgent medical problems.