When We Are Closed
OUT OF HOURS - WEEKENDS AND NIGHTS
The Practice is closed all weekend and from 6.30pm each weekday evening until 8.00am the next morning - urgent problems and emergencies will be dealt with by the 'Out of Hours' service, this service is commissioned by Suffolk PCT. The company that provides this service for Suffolk changed on the 1st April 2010.
Always ring: 01379 586227 or 01379 384220 to contact the Emergency Doctor or ring 0300 130 3066. Please do not use the Out of Hours Service for routine enquiries such as making appointments, asking for results etc.
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.