GP Practice · Woolston · SO19

Care that
never burns
out.

Housed in Woolston's original fire station, our practice has served Southampton for decades with calm, considered, CQC-rated GOOD care — for families, older people, and those living with long-term conditions.

GOOD CQC · All 5 domains
Open Mon–Fri · 08:00–18:30
Yes New patients welcome
SO19 / WOOLSTON N°068A
The Old Fire Station Surgery building on Portsmouth Road, Woolston, Southampton
Est. Portsmouth Rd

General practice, minor surgery, and the everyday care in between.

01 / Consultations

GP Appointments

Book routine, urgent, and same-day appointments with our GPs — in person, by phone, or by video consultation.

02 / Minor Surgery

Minor Surgical Procedures

Joint injections, removal of cysts and skin lesions, and other minor procedures — performed on-site by our clinical team.

03 / Long-term

Long-term Conditions

Structured care for asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension and heart disease — with regular reviews and specialist referrals.

04 / Family

Family & Child Health

Childhood immunisations, six-week baby checks, maternal care, and contraception — including coils and implants.

05 / Prescriptions

Repeat Prescriptions

Order repeats through the NHS App, SystmOnline, or your nominated pharmacy. Please note: email requests are no longer accepted.

06 / Older People

Care for Older People

Annual health checks, medication reviews, falls prevention and coordinated support for those aged 75 and over.

Rated GOOD in every single domain — for the people of Woolston, Weston and beyond.

Our November 2016 report and most recent 2023 review confirm consistently strong standards across safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led care — for older people, families, and patients with long-term conditions alike.

Latest review · Jul 2023 Report · Nov 2016
Safe
Good
Effective
Good
Caring
Good
Responsive
Good
Well-led
Good

From first call to first appointment — the path is straightforward.

i.

Check you're in our catchment

We cover Woolston, Weston, Peartree and parts of Itchen. Call reception and they'll confirm your postcode is eligible.

→ SO19
ii.

Complete a registration form

Fill in a GMS1 form at reception or download one. Bring two forms of ID and proof of address.

→ Form
iii.

New patient health check

Within the first month, we'll invite you for a short baseline check — blood pressure, height, weight, and a chat about your history.

→ 20 mins
iv.

Book care when you need it

Use the NHS App, call us, or visit reception. Online, phone, and in-person appointments are all available.

→ NHS App

What's changed — and what you need to know.

Prescriptions · From 01 Sep 2024

Email prescription requests are no longer accepted.

To improve safety and accuracy, repeat prescription requests must now be made via the NHS App, SystmOnline, or directly through your nominated pharmacy. This brings us in line with current NHS guidance.

Read the full update →
Public health

Staying informed about Mpox

With a recent rise in Mpox cases, the NHS has published clear guidance on symptoms, transmission, and what to do if you think you may be affected.

nhs.uk/conditions/mpox →

The original Woolston fire station — repurposed for care.

Surgery opening hours

Monday08:00 — 18:30
Tuesday08:00 — 18:30
Wednesday08:00 — 18:30
Thursday08:00 — 18:30
Friday08:00 — 18:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Out of hours: For urgent care when we're closed, call NHS 111 free of charge, 24 hours a day. In a life-threatening emergency, always dial 999.

Speak with our reception team.

Telephone +44 23 8044 8558
Address 68A Portsmouth Road
Woolston, Southampton
SO19 9AN
Reception hours Mon – Fri · 08:00 – 18:30
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