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Your Trusted Medical Practice in Rawtenstall
St. James Medical Centre has been delivering high-quality primary care services to the Rawtenstall community for over two decades. Our practice operates a comprehensive telephone and video triage system to ensure efficient patient access, with appointments available Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:30pm. We maintain rigorous clinical standards while offering a patient-centred approach that includes home visits, repeat prescription services, and specialist clinics for travel vaccinations, smoking cessation, and chronic disease management. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, physician assistants, and healthcare professionals who work collaboratively to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based medicine. We prioritise patient safety and infection control in accordance with national NHS guidelines, particularly during periods of heightened public health concern.Our practice utilises modern technology for prescription management and online consultations while maintaining traditional face-to-face appointments when clinically necessary. We are committed to continuous quality improvement as evidenced by our participation in CQC inspections and regular service reviews. Our team has developed specific expertise in managing long-term conditions, providing preventive healthcare, and delivering holistic treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs. We demonstrate our commitment to transparency through clear communication channels including detailed website information and regular patient updates. Our practice has successfully adapted to evolving healthcare demands while maintaining our core mission of delivering accessible, high-standard medical care to all patients.
Services
GP Appointments
Repeat Prescriptions
Travel Vaccinations
Home Visits
Chronic Disease Management
Smoking Cessation
Family Planning
Child Health Surveillance
Steroid Injections
Test Result Management
Highlights and features
- We operate a modern telephone/video triage system for efficient patient access
- Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs and physician assistants
- We provide comprehensive management for long-term medical conditions
- Our practice maintains strict infection control protocols aligned with NHS guidelines
- We offer multiple prescription request options including 24-hour voicemail service
Associations and certifications
- Care Quality Commission
Services
GP Appointments
Our GP appointments utilise a telephone/video triage system to determine appropriate care pathways. Patients receive either virtual consultations or face-to-face appointments at our surgery. The service ensures efficient access to medical advice while maintaining clinical safety standards.
Repeat Prescriptions
We offer multiple channels for repeat prescription requests including online systems, email, and 24-hour voicemail. Processing takes 48 working hours with options for electronic prescriptions collectable at local pharmacies across the UK.
Travel Vaccinations
Our travel clinic provides pre-travel health assessments and vaccinations. Patients must complete travel forms at least six weeks before departure. Some vaccines are available on NHS while others require private payment through approved providers.
Home Visits
Home visits are available for patients unable to attend the surgery. Non-urgent requests require morning notification while urgent cases receive same-day attention. Telephone consultations may be offered as an alternative when appropriate.
Chronic Disease Management
We provide comprehensive management for chronic conditions through regular reviews and specialist clinics. Our healthcare team works with patients to develop personalised treatment plans incorporating both medical and lifestyle interventions.
Questions
How do I book a GP appointment?
All appointments use our telephone/video triage system. Contact us during opening hours to discuss your needs with reception before a GP consultation.
Can I get emergency medical help?
For urgent issues during surgery hours call 01706 213060. Outside hours use NHS 111 service for emergency medical assistance.
How do repeat prescriptions work?
Request prescriptions via online systems, email, or 24-hour voicemail. Allow 48 working hours for processing with electronic prescriptions collectable at UK pharmacies.
What services are available for long-term conditions?
We offer specialist clinics and regular reviews for chronic disease management with personalised treatment plans developed by our healthcare team.
Are home visits available?
Home visits require prior telephone consultation. Non-urgent requests must be made before 10:30am with urgent cases assessed on same-day availability.
How do I access test results?
Contact reception after 10am for test results which typically take 5 working days to process. Abnormal results will be communicated directly by the practice.