Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111: Out of Hours GP & Weekend
Use this guide when Spinney Hill Medical Centre is closed, you need NHS 111, weekend GP help, Leicester Healthcare Hubs, out-of-hours advice, urgent care, branch-site hours, phone numbers, map directions or a safer next step. You will learn when to contact the practice, when to use NHS 111 online or call 111, when 999 is safer, and how Leicester City Healthcare Hubs fit into evening, weekend and bank-holiday care.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre out-of-hours and weekend answer
Spinney Hill Medical Centre main site is at 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX, phone 0116 482 7140. The branch site is at 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ, enquiries 0116 482 7142. Normal weekend surgery is listed as closed on Saturday and Sunday. If you need urgent medical help when the practice is closed and it is not a life-threatening emergency, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If symptoms are life-threatening, call 999. Leicester City Healthcare Hubs may offer evening, weekend and bank-holiday appointments, but hub access depends on GP practice booking during normal hours or NHS 111 when appropriate.
What to do when Spinney Hill Medical Centre is closed
Most people searching “Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111” need help outside normal GP hours. This section gives a safe route in plain language, so you do not waste time calling the wrong number or travelling to a closed GP site.
“`During normal weekday hours
Contact the main surgery or branch, depending on where you are registered or where your appointment is. Telephone lines at the main site are listed as opening from 8:30am.
When the surgery is closed
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 if the problem cannot wait until the practice reopens but is not a life-threatening emergency.
Life-threatening symptoms
Call 999 for chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing problems, collapse, major injury, heavy bleeding or someone who may be seriously ill.
Important weekend wording: Do not treat “weekend GP” as a promise that Spinney Hill Medical Centre is open for normal walk-in weekend GP care. Weekend and out-of-hours access may be through NHS 111 or Leicester City Healthcare Hubs if appropriate.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre phone numbers, main site and branch site
Use the correct site and phone number before travelling. Spinney Hill has a main site and a branch site, with different Thursday hours at the branch.
“`| Location / service | Official detail | Practical patient note |
|---|---|---|
| Main site | 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX | Use this for the main Spinney Hill Medical Centre location and map route. |
| Main phone | 0116 482 7140 | Use during surgery hours for appointment, admin and reception help. |
| Branch site | 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ | Check branch hours before travelling because Thursday is shorter. |
| Branch enquiries | 0116 482 7142 | Use for Doncaster Road branch enquiries where appropriate. |
| Out of hours | NHS 111 | Use when the practice is closed and medical help cannot wait, but it is not a 999 emergency. |
Spinney Hill Medical Centre opening hours and weekend closure
The official opening-times page lists normal weekday hours for both sites and says Saturday and Sunday are closed. The branch site has a shorter Thursday opening pattern.
“`| Day | Main site: St Saviours Road | Branch site: Doncaster Road | What this means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Use practice routes for routine and same-day GP help. |
| Tuesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Call early if the problem may need same-day practice support. |
| Wednesday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Good day to avoid Friday/weekend delays for routine tasks. |
| Thursday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | 8:00am to 1:00pm | Do not assume the branch is open all afternoon. |
| Friday | 8:00am to 6:30pm | 8:00am to 6:30pm | Do not leave medication or urgent admin until late Friday. |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed | Use NHS 111 if help cannot wait and it is not an emergency. |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed | Use NHS 111 or 999 depending on seriousness. |
Phone-line note: The official contact page says main telephone lines open at 8:30am. If your issue is urgent before that and cannot wait, use NHS 111 or 999 depending on severity.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111: when to use NHS 111 out of hours
NHS 111 is the correct route when you need urgent medical help but it is not an emergency, especially when the practice is closed. NHS 111 can direct you to the right service, which may include self-care, pharmacy, urgent treatment, out-of-hours GP, emergency dental or mental health support.
“`Use 111 online first if suitable
For people aged 5 and over, NHS 111 online can ask symptom questions and advise what to do next. It may be faster than waiting on the phone.
Call 111 when online is not suitable
Call 111 for children under 5, communication needs, language support, BSL/text relay needs, mental health crisis concerns, or symptoms that are hard to explain online.
Follow the service 111 recommends
111 may advise pharmacy, urgent treatment centre, out-of-hours GP, A&E, mental health support, dental help or safe self-care.
Call 999 if symptoms become severe
If the situation becomes life-threatening, do not wait for 111 or a GP callback. Call 999 immediately.
What to prepare before using 111: Have the patient’s age, location, symptoms, start time, pain level, temperature, medicines, allergies, pregnancy status if relevant, recent injuries and any GP advice already received.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111 screenshot: opening times and out-of-hours guidance
This screenshot is placed here because the main user intent is “111 / out-of-hours GP / weekend.” It helps users visually understand where the official page lists weekday hours, weekend closure, Leicester Healthcare Hubs and NHS 111 out-of-hours guidance.
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Video below screenshot: when to use NHS 111 online or call 111
This official NHS video is included below the screenshot to help users understand when to use 111 online, when to call 111, and how NHS 111 can direct people to the right urgent-care service.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre weekend GP help: Saturday, Sunday and bank holidays
Spinney Hill Medical Centre lists both the main and branch sites as closed on Saturday and Sunday for normal surgery. Weekend help depends on whether your problem is emergency, urgent but not life-threatening, pharmacy-suitable, or routine.
“`| Weekend situation | Best route | Why this is safer |
|---|---|---|
| Life-threatening symptoms | Call 999 | Do not wait for GP hours, hub appointment or 111 callback. |
| Urgent medical help, not 999 | NHS 111 online or call 111 | 111 can decide whether pharmacy, urgent treatment, hub/out-of-hours GP or A&E is needed. |
| Possible Leicester Healthcare Hub appointment | GP practice during normal hours, or NHS 111 out of hours if appropriate | The hub service is not a normal walk-in replacement for your GP surgery. |
| Routine GP letter, referral, sick note, non-urgent medication review | Wait for practice opening hours | Routine admin is usually not an out-of-hours emergency. |
| Minor illness or medicine advice | Pharmacy first where suitable, or NHS 111 if it cannot wait | Pharmacy may help with common minor conditions and urgent medicine questions. |
Weekend planning tip: If you know you may run out of regular medicine, have worsening symptoms, or need a form before Monday, do not wait until Friday evening or Sunday night. Contact the practice earlier where possible.
Leicester City Healthcare Hubs: evening, weekend and bank-holiday appointments
The official Spinney Hill Healthcare Hubs page explains that Leicester City Healthcare Hubs support GP practices by improving appointment access. If Spinney Hill has no suitable appointment, the practice may book a hub appointment during normal opening hours. In the evening and at weekends, NHS 111 may be able to book an out-of-hours appointment if appropriate.
“`Belgrave Health Centre
Listed hub location: 52 Brandon Street, Leicester, LE4 6AW. The page lists weekday evening and weekend/bank-holiday availability.
Merlyn Vaz Centre
Listed hub location: 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH. The page lists 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
Saffron Health
Listed hub location: 509 Saffron Lane, Leicester, LE2 6UL. The page lists weekday evenings and weekend/bank-holiday hours.
Westcotes Health Centre
Listed hub location: Fosse Road South, Leicester, LE3 0LP. The page lists 8am to 8pm, seven days a week.
How hub booking works
Appointments can normally be booked by the GP practice during normal opening hours. When closed, use NHS 111 for advice and possible out-of-hours routing.
Not a walk-in promise
Do not travel to a hub assuming a guaranteed walk-in GP slot. Follow the booking route from the practice or NHS 111.
Spinney Hill 111 route helper: GP, NHS 111, Healthcare Hub, pharmacy or 999?
This helper is for patients and carers who are unsure what to do. It is general routing information only and does not replace medical advice.
“`Choose the closest situation
Tap one option to see the practical next step.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre map: 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester LE5 3HX
Use the map for directions to the main site. Do not travel to a closed GP surgery for urgent out-of-hours help; use NHS 111 or 999 depending on the situation.
“`Taxi wording
Say: “Spinney Hill Medical Centre, 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX.” Confirm main site or branch before travelling.
Branch reminder
The branch is at 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ. Its Thursday hours are shorter, so check before attending.
If closed
Do not use the map as an urgent-care route when the practice is closed. Use NHS 111 or 999 depending on symptoms.
What to say when calling Spinney Hill, NHS 111 or 999
Clear wording saves time. Use these scripts when speaking for yourself, an older relative, a child or someone who is unwell.
“`Calling the practice
“Hello, I need help with ______. It started ______. It is getting worse / better / staying the same. I am worried because ______. Should this be handled by the practice, pharmacy, 111 or another service?”
Using NHS 111
“The GP surgery is closed. The patient is aged ______. Symptoms are ______. It started ______. Medicines and allergies are ______. We need advice on what service is safest.”
Calling 999
“The patient may be seriously ill. The main emergency is ______. They are at ______. They are breathing / not breathing, conscious / unconscious, and symptoms started ______.”
NHS 111 or 999: do not choose the wrong route
NHS 111 is for urgent medical help that is not an emergency. 999 is for serious or life-threatening symptoms. If symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, do not wait for GP surgery hours.
“`| Situation | Best first step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, collapse, major injury, heavy bleeding | Call 999 | These can be life-threatening and need emergency care. |
| Urgent illness when the practice is closed, but not life-threatening | NHS 111 online or call 111 | 111 can direct to the right urgent-care service. |
| Minor illness, cough, sore throat, hay fever, mild skin issue | Pharmacy first where suitable | Pharmacists can advise on many minor illnesses and medicine questions. |
| Routine forms, sick note follow-up, referral chase, non-urgent appointment | Contact Spinney Hill when open | Out-of-hours services are for urgent medical needs. |
Safety note: This page is general information only and is not medical advice. If someone may be seriously ill or injured, call 999 immediately.
Official Spinney Hill and NHS links for final verification
Use these official pages for final checking because GP opening hours, phone routes, hub availability and NHS 111 guidance can change.
“`Source check: This article uses official Spinney Hill Medical Centre and NHS information. It avoids fake weekend-opening promises, fake walk-in claims, invented appointment availability or unsupported emergency advice.
Spinney Hill Medical Centre 111, out-of-hours and weekend FAQ
These answers cover the most common patient questions about Spinney Hill Medical Centre, NHS 111, weekend GP access, Healthcare Hubs and emergency routes.
“`The main site phone number is 0116 482 7140.
The main site is at 143 St Saviours Road, Leicester, LE5 3HX. The branch site is at 132 Doncaster Road, Leicester, LE4 6JJ.
No. The official opening-times page lists both the main and branch sites as closed on Saturday.
No. The official opening-times page lists both sites as closed on Sunday. Use NHS 111 if help cannot wait and it is not a 999 emergency.
Use NHS 111 online or call 111 for urgent medical help that is not life-threatening. Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms or serious injury.
NHS 111 may direct you to an out-of-hours GP, urgent treatment centre, pharmacy, mental health support, emergency dental care, A&E or self-care depending on your symptoms and local services.
They are extra GP-practice appointment locations in Leicester that may offer daytime, evening, weekend and bank-holiday access. Booking is usually through the GP practice during opening hours or NHS 111 when closed if appropriate.
Do not assume walk-in access. Follow the booking route from your GP practice or NHS 111.
Use 111 online if suitable and the patient is aged 5 or over. Call 111 if the patient is under 5, online is not suitable, communication support is needed, or symptoms are hard to explain online.
Call 999 for life-threatening symptoms such as chest pain, stroke signs, severe breathing problems, collapse, major injury, heavy bleeding or someone who may be seriously ill.
The branch site enquiries number is 0116 482 7142.
No. The screenshot is a helpful visual reference for users. It does not claim endorsement and does not replace the official Spinney Hill Medical Centre website.