Business Details
Your NHS GP Practice in Leicester City West
Fosse Medical Centre is a busy inner-city teaching practice serving approximately 11,000 patients in Leicester City West. Affiliated with King's College London and Across Leicester Health PCN, we integrate medical students into patient care while maintaining high standards of clinical practice. Our services align with the NHS 10-Year Plan, prioritising digital innovation through tools like the NHS App and Patient Triage system. We offer comprehensive healthcare including routine appointments, urgent care referrals, and specialist clinics for chronic disease management.Our team provides travel vaccinations, seasonal flu jabs, and non-NHS services such as private medical reports and insurance forms. We operate extended weekday hours and collaborate with Leicester City Healthcare Hubs for evening and weekend access. The practice maintains strict protocols for prescription management and patient communication while adhering to NHS guidelines for service delivery and staff training.
Services
Appointments
Prescriptions
Vaccinations
Travel Clinic
Online Services
Clinics
Non-NHS Services
Patient Triage
Fit/Sick Notes
Healthcare Hubs
Highlights and features
- We are a teaching practice affiliated with King's College London
- We offer 24/7 online services for appointments and prescriptions
- Our extended weekday hours accommodate working patients
- We provide access to Leicester City Healthcare Hubs evenings/weekends
- Our team includes experienced GPs and specialist healthcare practitioners
Services
Online Appointments
Our 24/7 online system allows patients to book routine appointments at their convenience through the NHS App or SystmOnline platform. Urgent appointments are released daily at 8am for same-day assessment needs. The system integrates with Leicester City Healthcare Hubs for extended access to GPs and nurses during evenings and weekends.
Travel Vaccinations
We provide pre-travel health advice and vaccinations for international travel, requiring consultation at least 8 weeks before departure. Our service includes risk assessment, vaccine administration, and documentation for destinations worldwide, with some specialist vaccines requiring referral to dedicated travel clinics.
Non-NHS Services
The practice offers paid medical documentation services including insurance forms, fitness certificates, and private prescriptions. Charges vary by service type, with standard fees published for transparency. These services are not covered by NHS funding and require direct payment at the time of request.
Chronic Disease Clinics
Specialist nurse-led clinics address long-term health conditions including diabetes, asthma, and cardiovascular disease. Patients receive regular monitoring, treatment adjustments, and lifestyle guidance. Appointments are available with practice nurses and healthcare assistants for routine management and testing.
Patient Triage
Our triage system enables non-urgent medical requests through an online portal, reducing phone wait times. Patients submit symptoms or requirements for review by clinical staff, who determine appropriate next steps including appointments, test requests, or self-care advice.
Questions
How can I book an appointment?
Use our 24/7 online services via NHS App or SystmOnline, or call during opening hours. Urgent appointments available daily from 8am.
What travel vaccination services do you offer?
We provide pre-travel health assessments and vaccinations, requiring consultation at least 8 weeks before departure. Some specialist vaccines require referral.
Are there charges for private medical services?
Yes, non-NHS services including insurance forms and private certificates have published fees ranging from £18 to £149.99 depending on complexity.
Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?
Yes, through Leicester City Healthcare Hubs for GP, nurse, and advanced practitioner consultations during extended hours.
How do I order repeat prescriptions?
Use NHS App or SystmOnline, drop completed slip at surgery, or arrange through your pharmacy's order and delivery system.
What happens during medical student consultations?
Students may be present in appointments as we're a teaching practice. Patients can request no student involvement at reception or with clinicians.
