NHS DIRECT - Tel 0845 4647
THIS IS A 24 HOUR CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE FOR ADVICE ON INCIDENTS WHERE YOU FEEL
YOU PROBABLY DO NOT NEED TO CALL OUT THE DOCTOR OR GO TO THE ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
DEPARTMENT BUT NEED SOMEONE QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TO TURN TO.
Out-Of-Hours Emergencies
When the Surgery is closed, an out-of-hours service is provided for advice on
medical emergencies which cannot wait for the Surgery to open again. A doctor
can give you telephone advice or recommend whether you attend the out-of-hours
primary care centre. Only in exceptional circumstances will a home visit be authorised
by the doctor.
Please telephone 01268 765533 where a recorded message will direct you to the
emergency number which changes according to the time of day. the out-of-hours service is currently run by Essex Ambulance service. Advice is also available
from NHS Direct (0845 4647).
FACILITIES
FOR THE DISABLED
There is wheelchair access into the waiting room, a toilet for the disabled and
a consulting room downstairs for those patients who are unable to climb the stairs.
