Lindfield Medical Centre: Phone, Address & Hours 2026
Lindfield Medical Centre is an NHS GP surgery in Lindfield, Haywards Heath. This guide gives you the correct phone number, address, opening hours, urgent appointment route, routine appointment options, out-of-hours instructions, repeat prescription notes, map, registration guidance and a practical decision tool so you do not waste time using the wrong NHS route.
Lindfield Medical Centre phone, address and opening hours
Lindfield Medical Centre is at 57 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2HX. The phone number is 01444 484056. The practice is listed as open Monday to Friday, 8am to 6:30pm. For urgent appointments today or tomorrow, the practice says patients can use the appointment request form from Monday to Friday 8am, phone from 8am, or visit reception from 8am to 6pm. When the surgery is closed, call 111 for urgent non-emergency help, or 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Lindfield Medical Centre: what you need before calling or visiting
This page is built for a real patient who needs practical help quickly: phone, address, hours, urgent appointment route, GP doctor guidance, prescription safety, map and out-of-hours steps.
Need the surgery details?
Lindfield Medical Centre is listed at 57 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2HX. The main surgery phone number is 01444 484056.
See full detailsNeed a GP appointment?
For urgent appointments today or tomorrow, use the appointment request form from 8am, phone from 8am, or visit reception between 8am and 6pm on working weekdays.
Appointment guideNeed urgent help now?
Use NHS 111 when the surgery is closed and your problem is urgent but not life-threatening. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999 immediately.
Urgent routeHonest walk-in note: Lindfield Medical Centre is a GP surgery, not a general walk-in centre. Visiting reception can help with booking or signposting, but it does not guarantee an immediate GP doctor appointment.
Lindfield Medical Centre address, phone number and official contact details
Use these details for calling the surgery, planning travel, checking the NHS profile, and confirming official practice information before making a journey.
| Item | Verified detail | Useful patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | Lindfield Medical Centre | NHS GP surgery, also known on CQC as Dr Reader & Partners. |
| Address | 57 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2HX | Use this exact address for maps, taxis and route planning. |
| Phone | 01444 484056 | Use for appointments, reception, prescriptions and out-of-hours recorded guidance. |
| Website | lindfieldmedicalcentre.nhs.uk | Use the official site for forms, appointments, prescriptions and practice updates. |
| CQC rating | Good | Check CQC for the latest inspection and rating information. |
Practical tip: Save the phone number before you need it. If your issue becomes urgent, it is faster to call the saved number or NHS 111 than to search again while stressed.
Lindfield Medical Centre opening times 2026
Lindfield Medical Centre is listed as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. Reception attendance for urgent appointment requests is listed Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Extended access appointments may be available separately and must be booked in advance.
Core weekday hours
Monday to Friday: 8am to 6:30pm. Use these hours for normal surgery contact unless the official website shows a temporary change.
Extended access
Appointments may be available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays through improved access arrangements. These must be booked in advance through the practice.
When closed
Out of surgery hours, call 01444 484056 and listen to the recorded message, or call NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help. Use 999 for emergencies.
Important: “Open” does not mean you can walk in and see a GP doctor immediately. Urgent and routine requests are triaged so the practice can choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional.
Lindfield Medical Centre appointments: urgent, routine and GP doctor help
The official appointments page separates urgent appointment requests from routine requests. For urgent help today or tomorrow, act early and give clear information so the team can route you correctly.
For urgent appointments today or tomorrow
Use the appointment request form Monday to Friday from 8am, phone 01444 484056 from 8am, or visit the surgery and speak with reception Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
For routine appointments
Use the appointment request form, phone the surgery, visit reception, or use your NHS account for certain screening tests or vaccinations where available.
Explain what you need help with
When you contact the surgery, the practice says they will ask what you need help with. This is to choose the most suitable doctor, nurse or health professional.
Use Pharmacy First for minor conditions
The practice points patients to community pharmacy for several minor conditions, including sore throat, earache in children aged 1 to 17, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, infected insect bites and uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 to 64.
Cancel if you cannot attend
Cancel using your NHS account, phone 01444 484056, or follow the link in your reminder text message. Cancelling early helps another patient use the appointment.
Same-day phone script
Lindfield Medical Centre GP doctors: why you may not always need a GP
Many users search “Lindfield Medical Centre doctors,” but the quickest safe help may come from a GP, nurse, clinical pharmacist, health care assistant, treatment room nurse, community pharmacy or another health professional.
GP doctor
Best for complex diagnosis, persistent symptoms, mental health concerns, referrals, medication reviews that need GP input, or symptoms that are not suitable for pharmacy or nursing care.
Clinical pharmacist or pharmacy
Often suitable for medication questions, repeat prescription issues, minor illness advice and Pharmacy First conditions where appropriate.
Nurse or HCA
Often suitable for injections, dressings, long-term condition monitoring, vaccines, diabetes checks, B12 injections, stitch removal and some screening appointments.
Helpful content tip: Asking for “the right clinician” instead of “only a doctor” can reduce waiting time. Reception is not blocking you; they are helping route you safely.
Lindfield decision tool: GP, appointment form, Pharmacy First, NHS 111 or 999?
Use this quick tool before calling or travelling. It does not replace medical advice, but it helps you choose the safest first route.
Choose what you need today
Select the closest situation below.
Lindfield Medical Centre map: directions to 57 High Street, RH16 2HX
Use the map for route planning, but check your appointment time and route first. GP practices often use phone, request forms or triage before arranging an in-person visit.
Exact address for maps
Use: 57 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2HX. This avoids confusion with similarly named practices outside the UK.
Parking and arrival
Plan extra time for High Street traffic, parking, walking and check-in. If you are going to reception for an urgent request, avoid arriving close to closing time.
Arrival buffer
For booked appointments, arrive early enough to check in. If you have not been asked to attend, phone or use the official appointment route first.
Arrival time helper
This estimates a safe planning buffer. It is not official appointment advice.
Register with Lindfield Medical Centre
Use the official NHS profile or practice website to start registration and check current new-patient instructions. Registration rules and catchment guidance can change, so verify before completing forms.
Check the official registration page
Use the NHS profile or the practice website to check whether you can register and what form or online route is currently required.
Prepare basic details
Have your full name, date of birth, current address, phone number, NHS number if known, previous GP details and current medication list ready.
Tell the surgery about urgent medication needs
If you need regular medication, contraception, mental health support, pregnancy care or a time-sensitive referral, tell reception when registering.
Ask when registration becomes active
Confirm when you can book appointments, request prescriptions, use NHS App services and nominate a pharmacy.
New patient warning: Do not assume prescriptions or appointments are available immediately after sending a form. Ask when your registration is active and what to do if care is needed before records transfer.
Lindfield Medical Centre repeat prescriptions and urgent medication help
Use the official prescription page for repeat medication requests and medicine queries. Routine prescription planning matters because not every medication query can be handled immediately.
Medication query route
The practice says patients can send a medication query using the online form, ask a local pharmacist, or call 01444 484056 after 11am for prescription questions.
Urgent prescriptions
The practice lists examples of urgent medication types that may be done on the same day when needed urgently, including insulin, inhalers, anticoagulants, epilepsy medication, Parkinson’s medication, contraceptive pills and some mental health medication.
Do not wait until the last dose
Order routine medication early, especially before weekends, bank holidays, travel or medication reviews. If you may run out, explain the medicine name, dose and remaining supply clearly.
Medication safety: Do not stop important regular medication without clinical advice. If you have run out or may run out soon, contact the surgery, pharmacy, NHS 111 or emergency services depending on urgency and symptoms.
Lindfield Medical Centre services: what patients can ask about
The practice and CQC information describe a range of GP surgery services, including minor surgery, asthma clinics, child immunisations, diabetes clinics, new patient checks, weight management support, travel vaccinations and nurse-led care.
Long-term condition care
Patients may be reviewed by a GP, practice nurse, health care assistant or clinical pharmacist depending on the condition and the type of review needed.
Vaccines and injections
The practice information includes flu vaccine, child immunisations, travel vaccinations, B12 injections and other treatment room or nursing appointments.
Forms and non-NHS work
Some letters, reports, certificates and medicals may not be NHS services and may carry a charge or require extra time. Ask reception before assuming it can be done quickly.
Useful value: Before asking for a GP, check whether the issue is better handled by pharmacy, nurse, HCA, clinical pharmacist, treatment room nurse or an urgent care service. This can save time and get you the right care faster.
Lindfield Medical Centre complaints, concerns and patient support
The practice states it operates a complaints procedure as part of the NHS complaints system. If something goes wrong, keep dates, names, call times, messages and the outcome you want.
Resolve urgent practical issues first
If the problem is happening today, such as a missed callback, appointment confusion, medication issue or accessibility problem, contact the practice and explain the practical fix you need.
Use the formal complaints route when needed
If the concern is not resolved informally or needs investigation, use the practice complaints route. Include what happened, when, who was involved and what outcome you are asking for.
Respect confidentiality
If you contact the surgery about another person, the practice may need their consent before discussing medical details.
Concern call script
Official Lindfield Medical Centre links for final checking
Use official links before making a journey, because GP practice routes, request forms, bank holidays, temporary closures and service instructions can change.
Official practice website
Use for appointments, prescriptions, out-of-hours instructions, registration, who-to-see guidance and practice updates.
Open Official WebsiteNHS profile
Use for NHS address, contact details, opening times, facilities and registration information.
Open NHS ProfileCQC profile
Use for official inspection rating, registered service details and inspection history.
Open CQC ProfileLindfield Medical Centre out-of-hours: NHS 111 or 999?
Choosing the right route matters. Use the surgery for practice-hours GP issues, NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help when closed, and 999 for life-threatening symptoms.
| Situation | Best first step | Why this route |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Do not wait for GP reception, an appointment request form or a routine callback. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening and surgery closed | NHS 111 | 111 can direct you to out-of-hours GP, urgent treatment, pharmacy or emergency care if needed. |
| Urgent GP issue during opening hours | Appointment request form, phone or reception from 8am | The practice can triage your issue and choose the most suitable health professional. |
| Minor condition suitable for Pharmacy First | Community pharmacy | Pharmacists can advise and sometimes provide treatment for eligible common conditions. |
Safety disclaimer: This page is general information, not medical advice. If symptoms may be serious, rapidly worsening or life-threatening, call 999 or seek emergency help immediately.
Lindfield Medical Centre FAQ
Lindfield Medical Centre is at 57 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 2HX.
The main phone number is 01444 484056. Use this for appointments, reception, prescriptions and out-of-hours recorded guidance.
Lindfield Medical Centre is listed as open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6:30pm. Extended access appointments may be available separately by advance booking.
For urgent appointments today or tomorrow, the practice says patients can use the appointment request form from Monday to Friday 8am, phone 01444 484056 from 8am, or visit reception Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
You can visit reception during stated reception hours for help, but Lindfield Medical Centre is not a general walk-in centre. Reception may still need to triage or book you with the right clinician.
Out of surgery hours, phone 01444 484056 and listen to the recorded message, or call NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency advice. For life-threatening symptoms, call 999.
CQC lists Lindfield Medical Centre as rated Good. Check the official CQC profile for the latest inspection and rating information.
Use the official prescription route. For medication queries, the practice says patients can complete an online form, ask a local pharmacist, or call 01444 484056 after 11am.
The practice says appointments are available from 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week including bank holidays through improved access arrangements. These must be booked in advance through your GP practice.
Yes, for some minor conditions. The practice explains that pharmacists can advise and may provide treatment for eligible conditions such as sore throat, sinusitis, shingles, impetigo, infected insect bites, earache in eligible children and uncomplicated UTIs in women aged 16 to 64.