GP Out of Hours Services provide health care for urgent medical problems outside normal surgery hours. This service is available for urgent medical situations but not for emergencies.
If you have a medical emergency, a critical or life threatening problem you should call 999
If you have an open wound which may need stitching/dressing, you should call 0300 10 20 247 Emergency (A&E) Department or Minor Injury Unit (MIU), or if it is an emergency call 999
What should I do if I have an urgent health problem outside of my GP surgery opening hours?
Outside normal surgery hours you can still phone your GP surgery, but you'll usually be directed to an out-of-hours service. The out-of-hours period is from 6.30pm to 8.00am on weekdays and all day at weekends and on bank holidays.
You can use the service during these times if you feel unwell or are worried that you may need urgent medical care that cannot wait until your GP surgery is next open. Please call 0300 10 20 247