Emergencies

Emergency Surgery Appointments

There are emergency appointments available on the day for conditions that cannot wait, examples of types of problems that are considered appropriate for emergency appointments are:

• breathing problems
• abdominal pain
• severe back pain
• mental health problems
• severe sore throat and earache

GP Service 24 Hours a Day (Out of Hours)

Did you know you can access a GP 24 hours a day 7 seven days a week.

Between the hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm you can contact the surgery on 01992 622324.

Between the hours of 6.30pm - 8.00am you can contact the Out of Hours Service on 111.

Calls to the NHS 111 service are free of charge from both landline and mobile numbers.

Information regarding you and your medical condition will be taken, then a doctor or nurse will talk to you and asses your health needs over the phone, you will then either:

• Be given health care advice over the phone
• Be asked to attend a local primary care centre
• Receive a home visit from a doctor or nurse

Accident and Emergency

If you are not sure whether you should attend A&E, you can always telephone the numbers above during the appropriate hours and ask for advice.

A&E and 999 are emergency services that should only be used when people are badly injured or show symptoms of critical illness.
You should dial 999 if someone has:

• Chest pains
• Heavy blood loss
• A deep wound such as a stab wound
• Difficulty in breathing
• Severe burns
• Become unconscious