Make sure you call the Birstall Greengate
There is more than one NHS GP surgery called Greengate Medical Centre in England. This guide is for the practice at 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF, not the different Greengate Medical Centre in Plaistow, London.
For the Birstall practice, the verified main number is 0116 267 7901. Current NHS-linked opening data reports weekday reception hours of 8:00am–6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
There Are Two Greengate Medical Centres — Check the Postcode First
A search for “Greengate Medical Centre” can return two different NHS GP practices. Copying the wrong phone number is particularly easy because both have active NHS and CQC records.
| Practice | Address | Phone | NHS code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Greengate — this article | 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF | 0116 267 7901 | C82003 |
| Plaistow Greengate — different surgery | 497 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8PS | 020 8471 7160 | F84053 |
Greengate Medical Centre Phone Number: Which Number Should You Call?
GP reception
0116 267 7901
Use this for the Birstall GP practice, including reception, appointment access and questions about your registered GP service.
Well Pharmacy
0116 267 4665
This is the pharmacy at the Greengate Medical Centre address. It is a separate organisation from the GP practice.
Urgent help when closed
111
Use NHS 111 when medical help cannot wait until Greengate reopens but the situation is not life-threatening.
Greengate Medical Centre Opening Hours
Current NHS-linked practice datasets for organisation code C82003 report the following general/reception hours.
| Day | Reported opening | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Use the normal GP / Total Triage route during the working day. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Watermead PCN enhanced access may be available later by appointment. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Check current notices before a special journey. |
| Thursday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Opening hours do not guarantee an immediate same-day GP appointment. |
| Friday | 8:00am–6:00pm | Sort routine prescriptions and admin before the weekend where possible. |
| Saturday | Closed | Separate Watermead PCN Enhanced Access appointments may be available. |
| Sunday | Closed | Use NHS 111 when urgent and the practice is closed. |
Before You Travel to 1 Greengate Lane
- Check that your appointment confirmation says Greengate Medical Centre, LE4 3JF.
- Do not assume an evening or Saturday Watermead PCN appointment will be held at Greengate itself.
- If parking or step-free access is essential, confirm current arrangements with reception before setting off.
- If you only need to ask the pharmacy about medicine collection, call the pharmacy rather than joining the GP reception queue.
- For a routine GP request, check the current Total Triage / online-contact instructions before travelling merely to book.
Greengate Announced Total Triage in March 2026
Greengate’s current practice-news section includes a Total Triage update dated 25 March 2026. Its introductory wording says there should no longer be the old “8:00am or 12:00pm phone-call rush”.
Total Triage generally means the practice gathers information about what you need before deciding the most appropriate next step, rather than treating every request as a direct booking into the same type of GP appointment.
Evening and Saturday Appointments Through Watermead PCN
Greengate Medical Centre is one of five practices in Watermead Primary Care Network.
Charnwood GP Network currently publishes Enhanced Access for Watermead patients outside ordinary core hours.
Enhanced Access is listed 6:30pm–8:00pm Monday to Friday.
Saturday Enhanced Access is listed 9:00am–5:00pm.
Watermead PCN says these appointments are hosted at Birstall Medical Centre on behalf of the network.
NHS App: Appointments, Prescriptions and GP Record Access
Greengate’s current website promotes the NHS App as a secure way to use supported GP and NHS account services.
Appointments
The practice says the NHS App can support appointment functions, although the exact appointments available depend on what Greengate has enabled.
Repeat prescriptions
Greengate lists repeat-prescription ordering among NHS App functions. Check your nominated pharmacy before submitting.
GP medical record
Supported users can view GP-record information through their NHS account.
Is Greengate Medical Centre Accepting New Patients?
The current NHS profile for Greengate Medical Centre, organisation code C82003, states that the practice is currently accepting new patients.
Confirm you have the Birstall practice
Check for postcode LE4 3JF and NHS code C82003.
Open the current NHS or practice registration route
Use the NHS Greengate Medical Centre profile or Greengate’s own current website.
Check whether the practice covers your address
Being physically close to the surgery does not automatically mean your home address falls inside its registration boundary.
Complete the registration information
Enter the details requested by the official NHS/practice form and check them before submitting.
Do not assume registration is complete until confirmed
Keep any repeat-medication information available while records are transferred and contact the surgery if you need help before registration finishes.
The Well Pharmacy at Greengate Is Separate From the GP Practice
NHS pharmacy records currently list Well Pharmacy at the Greengate Medical Centre address.
Greengate Medical Centre
0116 267 7901
GP reception, GP appointments, clinical/admin requests and practice registration.
Well Pharmacy
0116 267 4665
Pharmacy questions, dispensing and pharmacy services. The pharmacy is not the GP practice.
Current pharmacy listings report weekday pharmacy opening of approximately 8:15am–6:15pm. Pharmacy hours can differ from the GP surgery’s hours, so check the pharmacy separately when medicine collection is the purpose of your visit.
Parking and Accessibility: What Is Published
CQC’s description of the Birstall premises recorded disabled access to the ground floor, disabled parking and short-stay parking on site. It also noted an independent pharmacy adjacent to the surgery.
Greengate Medical Centre’s Current CQC Rating Is Good
CQC’s current Birstall Greengate profile displays an overall Good rating. Its latest report was published on 10 July 2026.
Overall
CQC currently rates the practice Good overall.
Five key questions
Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led are all displayed as Good.
Current report
The latest CQC report shown on the current profile was published 10 July 2026.
NHS Organisation Code C82003 and Data-Security Record
NHS organisation identity
The NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit identifies Greengate Medical Centre using organisation code C82003 and categorises it as General Practice (GP).
2025–26 assessment
The toolkit records the 2025–26 publication as Standards met, published 22 June 2026.
The DSP Toolkit concerns NHS data-security standards. It is not the same thing as the CQC care-quality rating.
Common Greengate Contact Mistakes
| Problem | What probably happened | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| You called 020 8471 7160 | That is the different Greengate practice in Plaistow, London. | Birstall Greengate: 0116 267 7901. |
| You called 0116 267 4665 | That is the Well Pharmacy number at the same address. | GP reception: 0116 267 7901. |
| Several online consultation brands appear on the website | The current Practice365 homepage displays multiple service modules. | Enter through Greengate’s official homepage and use the current task-specific button rather than an old direct bookmark. |
| You expected Saturday surgery at Greengate | Normal weekend opening is listed closed. | If you have a Watermead PCN Enhanced Access appointment, check whether it is at Birstall Medical Centre. |
| NHS App does not offer the appointment you expected | App appointment functions depend on what the practice makes available. | Follow Greengate’s current Total Triage / online-contact instructions. |
| You are outside Greengate’s registration area | The closest GP is not always the GP that covers your home. | Use the NHS GP finder and verify another practice boundary. |
| Surgery is closed and help cannot wait | Routine GP access is unavailable. | Use NHS 111; call 999 for a life-threatening emergency. |
Choose the Right Greengate Route
I just need the GP phone number
For Greengate Medical Centre, 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, LE4 3JF, call 0116 267 7901.
I need a GP appointment
Start from Greengate’s current official website and follow its Total Triage / online appointment instructions. Call reception if you cannot use the digital route.
I need a repeat prescription
Greengate promotes the NHS App for repeat prescriptions. Use the GP practice for approval questions and the pharmacy for dispensing/collection questions.
I need an evening or Saturday appointment
Ask about Watermead PCN Enhanced Access. Current network information lists weekday evening and Saturday appointments hosted at Birstall Medical Centre.
I want to register
The current NHS profile says Greengate is accepting new patients. Check that your address is within the practice area before submitting.
Greengate is closed and I need urgent help
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent non-life-threatening help. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
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Another Leicester GP contact guide
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Oadby appointments and NHS doctors
The Croft Oadby Medical Centre patient guide explains appointment triage, NHS App functions and current contact details.
Leicester weekend and out-of-hours help
See the Spinney Hill Medical Centre NHS 111 and weekend guide for a practical Leicester out-of-hours route explanation.
Need a different GP surgery?
Use the UK NHS GP and medical-centre finder guide if Greengate does not cover your address or you are looking for another surgery.
Greengate Medical Centre Address and Map
Greengate Medical Centre
1 Greengate Lane
Birstall
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 3JF
Check that the map says Birstall, LE4 3JF, not Barking Road in Plaistow. This embedded Google map is a directions aid only and is not an official NHS or Greengate map.
Official and Authoritative Sources
Use the source that matches your task before travelling, registering or sending confidential information.
Greengate Medical Centre Phone, Address and Hours FAQs
What is the phone number for Greengate Medical Centre in Birstall?
The verified main telephone number for Greengate Medical Centre at 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 3JF is 0116 267 7901.
What is the address of Greengate Medical Centre?
The Birstall practice is at 1 Greengate Lane, Birstall, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 3JF. Its NHS organisation code is C82003.
What are Greengate Medical Centre’s opening hours?
Current NHS-linked GP directory data reports general/reception opening as Monday to Friday 8:00am–6:00pm, with Saturday and Sunday closed. Check the official profile again around bank holidays or before a time-sensitive visit.
Is Greengate Medical Centre in Birstall the same as the Plaistow practice?
No. The Birstall practice is at 1 Greengate Lane, LE4 3JF, phone 0116 267 7901 and NHS code C82003. A different Greengate Medical Centre is at 497 Barking Road, Plaistow, London E13 8PS and uses phone 020 8471 7160.
Does Greengate Medical Centre offer evening or Saturday appointments?
Greengate is part of Watermead Primary Care Network. Watermead currently lists Enhanced Access from 6:30pm–8:00pm Monday to Friday and 9:00am–5:00pm Saturday, hosted at Birstall Medical Centre on behalf of the network. These are appointment-based services rather than normal Greengate opening.
Is Greengate Medical Centre accepting new patients?
Yes. The current NHS profile for Greengate Medical Centre, NHS code C82003, says the surgery is accepting new patients. Check that the practice covers your home address before registering.
Can I use the NHS App with Greengate Medical Centre?
Greengate’s current website promotes the NHS App for supported services including appointments, repeat prescriptions and GP medical-record access. Available appointment functions depend on what the practice currently enables.
Is the pharmacy phone number the same as Greengate Medical Centre?
No. The GP practice number is 0116 267 7901. The separate Well Pharmacy operating at the Greengate Medical Centre address currently lists 0116 267 4665.
What is Greengate Medical Centre’s current CQC rating?
CQC currently rates the Birstall Greengate Medical Centre Good overall. Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive and Well-led are displayed as Good, and the latest report was published on 10 July 2026.
What should I do if Greengate Medical Centre is closed?
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if you need urgent medical help that cannot wait but is not life-threatening. Call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.