Forrest Medical Centre

Forrest Medical Centre This is the page for Forrest Medical Centre, a GP surgery in Canley, Coventry We often have two trainees at one time.

We are a large, friendly practice, with a list size of approx 10,500 patients. We have six GP partners and one managing partner, as well as two salaried GPs. Our aim as a practice is to provide high quality, evidence based care for our patients. We are a forward thinking, innovative practice, keen to adopt change, and are well supported by our team of professional reception and nursing staff. All the staff working in our practice are committed to enabling you to enjoy the best possible health. This involves us making ourselves as available to you, offering flexible surgery times, providing the best care and medicines within the resources available to us, and keeping you involved and informed at all stages of your care. To help meet the full range of your needs we will sometimes have to work closely with other agencies, for example: hospital and community NHS trusts, local authority services (e.g. social services & housing departments) and voluntary agencies. We aim to play our part to the full in providing co-ordinated care varied to meet your unique requirements. To help us achieve these objectives, we ask that you play your own role in this partnership. This involves you taking responsibility for your own health in relation to diet, exercise, smoking and other basic steps towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We will very happily provide any information or advice to help you with this. We would also ask that you take account of our needs in respecting doctors' advice, taking any prescribed medicine as directed and accessing services appropriately.

Our Christmas opening hours,
23/12/2025

Our Christmas opening hours,

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS

Wednesday 24TH December – 08.00 - 18.30
Thursday 25th December – Closed
Friday 26th December – Closed
Saturday 27th December – Closed
Sunday 28th December - Closed
Monday 29TH December – 08.00 - 18.30
Tuesday 30th December – 08.00 - 18.30
Wednesday 31st December - 08.00 – 18.30
Thursday 1st January – Closed
Friday 2nd January – 08.00 - 18.30

Whilst we are closed over the Christmas period, if you require medical attention, please call NHS 111, attend the walk-in centre, or visit A&E if the matter warrants an urgent response.

Merry Christmas from all the doctors, nurses, and staff at Forrest Medical Centre.

23/12/2025

Just a reminder.

Please note that our enhanced access service (Appointments from 9am-5pm on Saturdays) will not be running this weekend, 27th December. Our Saturday service will resume, 3rd January, with additional appointments available

22/12/2025

We are pleased to announce the raffle has been pulled and the winning tickets are.
Orange 431 - 435
Orange 701-705
Orange 461-465

all winners have been contacted. We shall count up the total and share with you how much we have raised, Thank you to everyone for taking part.

22/12/2025

The staff at Forrest Medical Centre would like to thank everyone who has dropped in cards and gifts. Thank you for your kindness, and we wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year.

22/12/2025

Just a last minute reminder to get your repeat prescription requests in to us asap.

19/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Prescription Reminder 🎄

Please remember to order your prescriptions in plenty of time due to Christmas closures.

We require 48 hours’ notice for prescriptions to be signed off.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Please see below for some information on the Ageing Well Programme.
19/12/2025

Please see below for some information on the Ageing Well Programme.

What conditions can Pharmacy First treat?Pharmacists can assess and treat:Sinusitis (adults & children 12+)Sore throat (...
18/12/2025

What conditions can Pharmacy First treat?

Pharmacists can assess and treat:

Sinusitis (adults & children 12+)
Sore throat (5+)
Earache (children 1–17)
Infected insect bites (1+)
Impetigo (1+)
Shingles (18+)
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women 16–64

If appropriate, the pharmacist can supply NHS-funded medication, including antibiotics.

How it works

You can walk into a participating pharmacy or be referred by NHS 111 or your GP
No appointment needed
Free on the NHS (standard prescription charges may apply)
When Pharmacy First isn’t suitable
Severe symptoms
Long-term or complex conditions
Symptoms outside the approved list

In those cases, the pharmacist will refer you to a GP or urgent care.

17/12/2025

Patient Notice – Triage System
Please listen carefully to the phone message, as we have a new system in place.
Patients are now required to complete an online triage form at home. The online service is available Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6.30pm. All requests will be reviewed and dealt within during core opening hours.
If you do not have internet access at home, an iPad is available in reception for patient use to complete the triage form.
Staff can and will help patients complete the form if they are unable to do so, for example:
• Elderly patients
• Patients with visual impairment.
If staff feel you are able to complete the form independently, you may be asked to attend the surgery to complete it.
Please complete the triage form with as much detail as possible. Simply stating “back pain” or “cough” is not sufficient and may result in additional questionnaires being sent, which could delay your request. If we are full for on the day urgent appointments you will be signposted to the walk-in centre, Pharmacy or a and e
Thank you for your cooperation.

17/12/2025

POLITE REMINDER
A reminder that abusive behaviour, including shouting at staff either in person or over the phone, is not acceptable. Our staff are here to assist you and deserve to be treated respectfully.

Have an eye emergency? The  Emergency Eye Referral Service (EERS) offers expert telephone triage to assess and prioritis...
16/12/2025

Have an eye emergency?
The Emergency Eye Referral Service (EERS) offers expert telephone triage to assess and prioritise your condition.
✅ Call 02476 964800 to speak the team
✅ Book an urgent triage appointment at www.uhcw.nhs.uk
Opening hours:
Mon–Fri: 9:00am–1:00pm & 1:30pm–5:00pm
Sat: 9:00am–12:00pm
For eye emergencies outside of opening hours, please visit the Minor Injuries Unit.

We provide both emergency and elective care and specialise in cardiology, neurosurgery, stroke, joint replacements, in vitro fertilisation (IVF)

16/12/2025

🚨 Important Notice: Junior Doctors’ Strikes (17th - 22nd December 2025 ) 🚨
Due to the planned junior doctors’ strikes taking place between 17 and 22 December 2025, our appointment availability will be significantly reduced during this time.
We’ll be working hard to minimise any disruption to patient care. Our senior doctors will be covering extra hours to help support our services and ensure patients continue to receive the care they need.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and truly appreciate your understanding and patience. 💙
Thank you for your continued support.

Address

6 Prior Deram Walk
Coventry
CV48FT

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 6:30pm
Thursday 8am - 6:30pm
Friday 8am - 6:30pm

Telephone

+442476672277

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We are a large, friendly practice, with a list size of over 10,000 patients. We have five GP partners and one managing partner, as well as three salaried GPs. We often have two trainees at one time. Our aim as a practice is to provide high quality, evidence based care for our patients. We are a forward thinking, innovative practice, keen to adopt change, and are well supported by our team of professional reception and nursing staff. All the staff working in our practice are committed to enabling you to enjoy the best possible health. This involves us making ourselves as available to you, offering flexible surgery times, providing the best care and medicines within the resources available to us, and keeping you involved and informed at all stages of your care. To help meet the full range of your needs we will sometimes have to work closely with other agencies, for example: hospital and community NHS trusts, local authority services (e.g. social services & housing departments) and voluntary agencies. We aim to play our part to the full in providing co-ordinated care varied to meet your unique requirements. To help us achieve these objectives, we ask that you play your own role in this partnership. This involves you taking responsibility for your own health in relation to diet, exercise, smoking and other basic steps towards maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We will very happily provide any information or advice to help you with this. We would also ask that you take account of our needs in respecting doctors' advice, taking any prescribed medicine as directed and accessing services appropriately.