If you need urgent medical advice during surgery hours, please phone the surgery on 0191 2832050. Please be prepared to give some information to the receptionist.
If you need to see a doctor urgently when the surgery is closed:
- If your problem is an emergency or life threatening, please call 999
- Out of hours contact number for the practice is 111.
- If you require information on symptoms or need medical advice, please call 111.
NHS 111 service provides the ‘out-of-hours’ service. They will pass a message to the doctor on duty who may phone you to assess your problem. You might be asked to attend the out-of-hours clinic, or receive a home visit.
Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to your nearest accident and emergency department or call 999.
