Merridale Medical Centre: NHS Doctors, Reviews & Booking
Use this practical Merridale Medical Centre guide to find the correct address, phone number, opening hours, booking routes, doctors, patient review routes, registration notes, repeat prescription options, map, travel tips and what to do if you need help today.
Merridale Medical Centre phone, address and booking summary
Merridale Medical Centre is located at 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1BL. The main surgery phone number is 0116 216 6996. The practice website lists routes for access, appointments, online requests, repeat prescriptions, registration, test results, self-referrals and services. For out-of-hours help, use NHS 111. For a life-threatening emergency, call 999.
Merridale Medical Centre: what patients need before calling or travelling
Most people searching this page want one of four things: book an appointment, check if the surgery is open, find a doctor or read patient feedback. This guide puts those practical actions first.
Going to the surgery?
Use 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester LE3 1BL. Before travelling, check whether you need an appointment, an online request, a prescription box drop-off or urgent advice.
View MapNeed to call?
Use 0116 216 6996. If cancelling an appointment when the surgery is closed, the practice says you can call the same number and choose the relevant option.
Call SurgeryNeed help today?
If it is urgent but not life-threatening, use NHS 111. If it is life-threatening, call 999. Do not wait for routine GP opening hours in a medical emergency.
Check Urgent RouteImportant: Merridale Medical Centre is an NHS GP practice, not a hospital A&E. For emergency symptoms such as chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke signs, major injury or collapse, call 999.
Merridale Medical Centre address, phone number and contact details
Use the official surgery details below for maps, booking calls, prescription requests and registration checks.
| Item | Details | Patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Practice name | Merridale Medical Centre | Also listed by CQC as Merridale Medical Centre – RP Tew. |
| Address | 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1BL | Use this exact address for maps and directions. |
| Main phone | 0116 216 6996 | Use for appointments, general queries and cancellation options. |
| Out of hours | NHS 111 | For urgent non-life-threatening health advice when the surgery is closed. |
| Complaints email | merridale.medicalcentre@nhs.net | Use official complaints route for formal concerns. |
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Is Merridale Medical Centre open today?
For Thursday 28 May 2026, the practice opening-hours page shows Merridale Medical Centre open from 8am to 6:30pm. Weekend and bank-holiday access can differ, so always check the official opening-hours page before travelling.
Today’s listed hours
Thursday 28 May: 8am to 6:30pm. This is the general surgery opening time, not a guarantee of same-day appointment availability.
If phone lines are busy
Try the online request route if suitable, or follow the appointment instructions on the practice website. For urgent problems outside hours, use NHS 111.
If it cannot wait
Use NHS 111 for urgent but non-life-threatening problems. Use 999 for life-threatening symptoms.
Merridale Medical Centre booking: appointments, cancellations and online requests
The practice website has sections for access, appointments and online requests. Use the right route so you do not wait in the wrong queue.
For a new appointment
Call the surgery or use the practice’s official online request route if available. Give a clear reason so the team can direct you to a GP, nurse, pharmacist, physiotherapist, online advice or urgent care route.
For cancellation
The practice says appointments can be cancelled by calling 0116 216 6996 and choosing the relevant option. If closed, select the cancellation message option and include name, date of birth and appointment details.
For admin queries
Use the practice’s online services/admin query route where relevant, especially for fit note and paperwork-style requests that do not need an urgent same-day GP call.
For urgent same-day help
Call as early as possible during surgery hours. If the surgery is closed or you are unsure where to go, use NHS 111. Call 999 in an emergency.
Merridale appointment decision helper
Select the closest situation. This tool is for practical navigation only and does not replace medical advice.
Merridale Medical Centre doctors and clinical staff
The official staff page lists the practice doctors, health practitioners, nurses, healthcare assistants and management team. Availability may vary by clinic, rota, leave and appointment type.
Doctors listed by the practice
- Dr Robert Tew — Senior Partner
- Dr Yaqub Dadhiwala — Partner
- Dr Saliu Abdulraheem
- Dr Sowbaan Tarapuri
- Dr Hatiya Sultana
- Dr Ripan Baidhya
- Dr Hina Khan
Other clinical team members
- Diabetes Specialist Pharmacist
- Advanced Nurse Practitioner
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- Physiotherapist
- Physician Assistant
- Practice Nurse and Nursing Associate
How to choose the right clinician
You may not always need a GP. Prescription reviews, diabetes support, physiotherapy, nursing checks, test results, forms or minor issues may be handled by another qualified team member faster.
Helpful booking tip: When calling, say what help you need rather than asking only for “a doctor.” Reception and triage teams can direct you to the right clinician, which may be faster than waiting for a specific GP.
Merridale Medical Centre reviews: how to read feedback properly
Reviews can be useful, but GP review pages often over-represent frustrated patients. Use reviews carefully and compare them with official information, CQC listing, NHS profile, services, access routes and your own patient needs.
Check official review routes
Use NHS profile feedback, Friends and Family style feedback where available, and the practice’s own feedback route. These are more useful than random copied review snippets.
Look for patterns
One bad review does not prove poor care. Look for repeated themes: phone access, appointment availability, staff communication, prescription handling or chronic-condition support.
Use complaints route for real problems
If something serious happened, do not only leave a review. Use the official complaints procedure so the practice can investigate and respond formally.
AdSense-safe note: This guide does not invent fake ratings, fake review quotes or fake patient stories. It explains how real patients can check and use official feedback routes.
Merridale Medical Centre map: directions to 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester LE3 1BL
Use the map for directions, but also check whether your visit really needs travel. Many requests can be handled by phone, online request, NHS App, prescription box or NHS 111.
Before you walk in
Check whether the service is appointment-only. Turning up without checking may not get you seen faster if the request should be made online or by phone.
Driving or taxi
Use the exact postcode LE3 1BL. If using a taxi, say “Merridale Medical Centre, 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester.”
Bring the right details
For appointments, bring your medication list, NHS number if known, recent letters, test request forms and any information the surgery asked for.
Merridale Medical Centre arrival planner: what to bring and how early to arrive
This tool gives practical patient value beyond a normal directory page. It helps users avoid wasted trips and missed appointments.
Visit-time helper
Select why you are going. This gives a practical planning buffer only.
Bring this for appointments
- Medication list and allergies
- NHS number if available
- Hospital letters or discharge notes
- Home blood pressure readings if relevant
- Photos of symptoms if useful
- Any form or sample requested by the practice
Check before travelling
- Whether you have a confirmed appointment
- Whether the request should be online
- Whether you need a GP, nurse, pharmacist or physiotherapist
- Whether symptoms need 111 or 999 instead
- Whether registration forms are complete
- Whether prescriptions are due, not too early
Register with Merridale Medical Centre: new patient notes
The practice says it welcomes new patients who live within its practice boundary. The official registration page says the process can take up to five working days from when the required forms are received.
Check the practice boundary
The practice registration page refers to living within the practice boundary, including LE3 Leicester City Council and not Blaby County Council. Use the official page before applying.
Complete the registration form and health questionnaire
Complete all required forms accurately. Missing details can delay registration, especially medication, allergies, previous GP details and immunisation history where relevant.
Allow processing time
The practice says registration can take up to five working days after the required forms are received. Do not leave urgent medication or urgent care until the last minute.
Merridale Medical Centre repeat prescriptions, test results and admin requests
The practice lists repeat prescription routes including the NHS App, online services/AccuRx where available, bringing a request to the surgery and posting it to the Fullhurst Avenue address.
NHS App
Use the NHS App where your online access is active. This can help with repeat prescriptions, appointment information and viewing parts of your GP record.
Written request
The practice says patients can bring in the request and use the prescriptions box by the main entrance doors, or post the request to the surgery address.
Do not wait until you run out
Request repeat medicines before they run out. For urgent medicine issues outside GP opening times, use NHS 111 or ask a pharmacist for appropriate advice.
Fit note note: The practice news page says fit-to-work note requests changed from 1 October 2024 and should be requested through the online services admin query route rather than over the phone.
Merridale Medical Centre, NHS 111 or 999: which route is right?
Choosing the correct route matters. It can reduce delays, protect GP appointments and get you to the right care faster.
| Situation | Best first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening emergency | Call 999 | Chest pain, stroke symptoms, collapse, severe breathing difficulty, major injury or heavy bleeding needs emergency help. |
| Urgent but not life-threatening | NHS 111 | 111 can direct you to GP, pharmacy, urgent treatment centre or emergency care. |
| Routine GP issue | Call surgery or use online request | Best for ongoing symptoms, medication reviews, forms and non-emergency appointments. |
| Medication request | NHS App / online route / prescription request | Repeat prescriptions usually do not need a same-day GP appointment unless there is a safety issue. |
Safety disclaimer: This page is general information only and is not medical advice. If someone may be seriously ill or injured, seek emergency help immediately.
Official Merridale Medical Centre links to verify before using the service
Use official links for final checks because GP surgery access, registration, staff, services and opening details can change.
Official practice website
Use for access, online requests, appointments, repeat prescriptions, registration, test results and services.
Open Practice WebsiteOfficial contact page
Use for phone, address, out-of-hours route and location details.
Open Contact PageNHS profile
Use the NHS listing for GP profile, registration information and current NHS service details.
Open NHS ProfileSource check: This article uses official practice, NHS and CQC-style public information. It avoids fake reviews, fake ratings, invented fees, unsupported opening claims or copied patient stories.
Merridale Medical Centre FAQ
Merridale Medical Centre is at 5 Fullhurst Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1BL.
The main phone number listed by the practice is 0116 216 6996.
For Thursday 28 May 2026, the official opening-hours page shows 8am to 6:30pm. Check the official opening-hours page before travelling because bank holidays and updates can change access.
Call 0116 216 6996 or use the practice’s official online request and appointment routes where available. For urgent but non-life-threatening help when closed, use NHS 111.
The official staff page lists doctors including Dr Robert Tew, Dr Yaqub Dadhiwala, Dr Saliu Abdulraheem, Dr Sowbaan Tarapuri, Dr Hatiya Sultana, Dr Ripan Baidhya and Dr Hina Khan. Staff availability may change by rota and appointment type.
The practice says new patients should live within its practice boundary and complete the required registration form and health questionnaire. The registration process can take up to five working days after forms are received.
The practice says appointments can be cancelled by calling 0116 216 6996 and choosing the relevant option. If closed, leave your name, date of birth and appointment details as instructed.
Yes. The practice lists repeat prescription routes including the NHS App, online services/AccuRx where available, bringing in a request to the prescriptions box and posting the request to the surgery address.
Use official NHS profile feedback, the practice feedback route and CQC listing where available. Read reviews for patterns rather than relying on one isolated comment.
Use NHS 111 for urgent but non-life-threatening health advice. Call 999 for life-threatening emergencies.