Welcome to Birchdale Road Medical Centre
With patients' needs at the heart of everything we do, our website has been designed to make it easy for you to gain instant access to the information you need. As well as specific practice details such as opening hours and how to register, you’ll find a wealth of useful pages covering a wide range of health issues along with links to other relevant medical organisations.
Get Well, Keep Well
Of course we’re not just here for when you are unwell. Our team of healthcare professionals and back-up staff offer a number of clinics and services to promote good health and wellbeing whatever your medical condition.
Join In
We hope you enjoy having a look around the site and familiarising yourself with some of the online features such as ordering a repeat prescription. Whatever your thoughts, be sure to let us know via our feedback function. Comments and suggestions are always a great way of helping us continue to enhance the way we look after you.
Access & Facilities
Our premises are modern and purpose built. They are wheelchair accessible and include a toilet for people with disabilities and also a baby changing room and breast feeding room available. Our practice has facilities for patient who have hearing difficulties
For information on well-being while staying at home click here
Online Consultation
You can now consult with your GP Online. You will fill in a simple form and also find lots of information, advice and treatments. You can also get access to administrative advice without having to pick up the phone or even come in to the practice and avoid long waiting times on the telephone and beat the queues at the front desk.
You can send your form in between 8.00am to 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. Your form will then be dealt with by the most appropriate member of staff who will contact you via phone or text
We aim to respond within 48 hours. If you become more unwell or need help more urgently, please call your GP. If your GP practice is closed, visit NHS 111 online or call 111. In an emergency call 999. Getting started is Easy!
Please note that Online Consult is not suitable for medical emergencies.
Alternately click on any of the topics below to take you to the appropriate form
Newham BCG Poster
Information for Families.
Dear Patients,
Our practice internet connection is down. We are doing everything we can, working with NHS IT leads and internet provider to get this fixed as soon as possible. This may mean some things take longer than usual but please continue to use the surgery as normal.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Birchdale Road Medical Centre
Coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine
Covid-19 vaccines
We urge everyone eligible who has not yet had their COVID-19 vaccine to book on the national booking system or call 119.
If you have specific concerns about taking the vaccine and would like to talk to a health professional please contact your GP.
There is comprehensive information, guidance, and answers to questions, including vaccination information for pregnant women, frontline health and social care staff and carers at COVID-19 Vaccination programme | East London Health & Care Partnership (eastlondonhcp.nhs.uk)
Getting the help you need
Some consultations are over the phone and via video but we will assess your situation and invite you into the practice if needed.
We can arrange same-day appointments if you need urgent care but please don't visit without an appointment. Appointments will be held in the best way to keep you safe from Covid.
You can also contact 111, day or night, for other urgent health advice - including if you have concerns about your Covid-19 symptoms.
Please remember that 999 and A&E are for emergencies.
Please help reduce infections, protect the NHS and keep each other safe by following the latest rules.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE
(Site updated 12/02/2024)