When We Are Closed

If you think you need to see or speak with a doctor or nurse out of hours (before 08:00 and after 18:30) contact please dial 111. Calls to the NHS 111 Service are free from both mobiles and landlines.

Any other time please call the surgery and listen to the answerphone message.

Between the hours of 13:00 and 15:00 Monday –  Friday please call the surgery and listen to the answerphone message.

Where to go for other local services:

Your local pharmacist, who is qualified to give you expert advice.

Accident and Emergency Departments:

Hospital A&E departments are for serious accidents and emergencies, not minor injuries or health problems.

Your nearest hospitals are:

• Southend University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Prittlewell Chase, Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex SS0 0RY Tel: 01702 435555
• Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex SS16 5NL

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.