When We Are Closed
If you need to speak to a doctor outside Surgery Hours, please telephone our office number, (01462) 453232. A recorded message will tell you how to make contact with the out of hours primary care service.
Your problem will be assessed and dealt with appropriately. This will usually be telephone advice. However if it is felt that a consultation is necessary before the surgery re-opens, you may be asked to visit to the out of hours centre. In some instances, the doctor may decide you need a home visit.
NHS Direct
In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call
NHS Direct (0845 4647) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.
Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.