When We Are Closed
OUT OF HOURS COVER - 0300 123 3211
Emergency night-time and weekend medical cover is provided by the Worcester County Out of Hours Service. When our surgery is closed a recorded message will give the contact number for the call centre, where you will be put in touch with specially trained nurses who will advise you on the best course of action.
You may be given advice by the nurse or duty doctor or be asked to attend the centre, where the duty doctor has the support of the staff and hospital equipment.
Please DO NOT ATTEND THE CENTRE UNLESS YOU HAVE RUNG IN FIRST and been asked to attend.
The number to ring is 0300 123 3211, Monday to Friday from 6.30pm to 8am & All Weekend
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.