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If you need medical help/advice outside normal hours you can ring the main surgery number. Your call will be diverted or a recorded message will tell you where to call for help.
Out-of-Hours GP medical services are provided by "On Call Care", which can be contacted direct on 0845 155 2255.
Outside normal hours it is very unlikely you will be seen by your own doctor. All doctors/nurses keep accurate records of every patient seen and details will be forwarded to your own doctor.
NHS Direct Advice & Helpline: This national service offers help and advice 24 hours a day. Ring 0845 4647 (local call rate) at any time, from any area. NHS Direct is also available online at
www.nhsdirect.co.uk