When We Are Closed
NHS 111
For when it's urgent but not a life-threatening emergency.
Bay Urgent Care: 0300 123 1144
If you are unable to wait until the surgery re-opens, please telephone Bay Urgent Care. A telephonist will log your call and you will then speak to a nurse who will give you medical advice or arrange for you to see a doctor.
You will be asked to attend the local emergency centre or in certain circumstances, the doctor may visit you.
The Department of Health defines the purpose of the emergency service as to: “Meet those urgent patient needs that cannot safely be deterred until the patients own GP practice is next open.”
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.