When We Are Closed
WHEN THE SURGERY IS CLOSED
Please telephone 0300 1110111
Out of hours services are commissioned by County Durham PCT. The out of hours centre is located within Shotley Bridge hospital.
Patients may also access health care by contacting NHS Direct Tel. 0845 4647
Web site http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
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.