Business Details
Your Trusted NHS GP Practice in Sheffield
Richmond Medical Centre is a dedicated NHS GP practice serving the Sheffield community. Our team of experienced GPs and healthcare professionals provides comprehensive primary care services, including vaccinations, chronic disease management, travel health advice, and urgent care consultations. We prioritise patient safety and accessibility, offering online appointment booking, electronic prescriptions, and extended access services. Our practice is committed to environmental sustainability through reduced car dependency and actively engages in medical education and community partnerships.With a focus on modern healthcare delivery, we utilise care navigation to ensure patients receive timely, appropriate care from the most suitable clinician. Our facility includes drive-through phlebotomy services and hosts specialist clinics for conditions like diabetes and asthma. We maintain strong ties with local hospitals and specialist services to ensure seamless patient referrals and coordinated care.
Services
Vaccinations
Chronic Disease Management
Travel Clinic
Phlebotomy Services
Urgent Care Consultations
Contraception Services
Diabetes Care
Asthma/COPD Management
Minor Surgery
Health Screenings
Highlights and features
- We offer experienced GPs with special interests in various medical fields
- Our practice provides extended access appointments for greater flexibility
- We utilise care navigation to connect patients with the most appropriate clinician
- Our drive-through phlebotomy service offers convenient blood testing options
- We maintain strong referral links with local hospitals and specialist services
Services
Vaccinations
We provide routine vaccinations and specialise in travel immunisations including cholera, polio, hepatitis A and typhoid. Our practice offers seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccinations with appointments available on Saturdays. Patients receive comprehensive pre-vaccination assessments and post-vaccination care advice.
Chronic Disease Management
Our team manages long-term conditions including diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease and asthma. We offer regular monitoring, personalised treatment plans and patient education sessions. Our diabetes care includes specialist eye screening and joint management with hospital consultants when required.
Phlebotomy Services
We operate drive-through and walk-in phlebotomy services at multiple locations across Sheffield. Patients can access blood testing Monday-Friday with early morning and late afternoon appointments available. Our service includes urgent sample processing and clear result communication timelines.
Urgent Care Consultations
We reserve daily appointments for urgent medical concerns, assessed by experienced nurse practitioners and GPs. Our care navigation system ensures appropriate triage while maintaining patient confidentiality. Complex cases receive immediate specialist review and diagnostic support.
Travel Clinic
Our travel clinic provides NHS-funded vaccinations and expert health advice for international travel. Patients complete pre-travel risk assessments and receive destination-specific guidance. We offer combined vaccination packages and maintain records of all administered travel immunisations.
People
Dr Rob Liley
GP Partner
Graduated from Sheffield University in 1999 with special interests in diabetes, men's health and medical education. Leads patient representative group and serves as Caldicott guardian.
Dr Chris Maden
GP Partner
Qualified from Leeds in 2001 with expertise in musculoskeletal medicine, dermatology and elderly care. Acts as locality representative and CCG lead for the practice.
Dr Phillipa Rutter
GP Partner
Graduated from Imperial College London in 1998 with special interests in psychiatry and health promotion. Leads research initiatives and medical student teaching at the practice.
Dr Thomas Cannon
GP Partner
University of Manchester graduate from 2008 with focus on musculoskeletal medicine. Completed GP training at Richmond Medical Centre and serves as trainer for new GPs.
Dr Pippa Burch
GP
Sheffield University graduate from 2011 with special interest in sexual health and family planning. Holds DFSRH diploma and provides specialist contraceptive services at the practice.
Questions
How do I register with Richmond Medical Centre?
If you live within our catchment area, you can register online or collect a questionnaire from our Sheffield surgery. Proof of address is helpful but not essential for registration.
What services are available for urgent medical concerns?
We reserve daily appointments for urgent cases and offer care navigation to connect patients with the most appropriate clinician, including nurse practitioners and GPs.
Do you offer travel vaccination services?
Yes, we provide NHS-funded travel vaccines including cholera, polio, hepatitis A and typhoid. Complete our travel risk assessment form before booking an appointment.
What are your phlebotomy service hours?
Our drive-through phlebotomy service operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:15pm at Longley Lane and Saturday 8:00am-1:00pm at Royal Hallamshire Hospital.
How can I access repeat prescriptions?
Order repeat prescriptions through our online SystmOnline service, by post box outside the surgery, or using the drop box at reception. Allow two working days for processing.
What happens if I need a home visit?
Home visits require GP approval based on clinical need. Request visits before 10:30am by explaining your situation to reception staff, who will assess eligibility with our doctors.
