General Surgery Hours (May Vary)

By appointment please.
Mornings 9.00am - 12 noon
Afternoons 3.30 - 5.45pm
Our appointment system will save you queuing to see us and allow us to spend as much time as we can with you.
The surgery is open Monday - Friday 8.30am - 6.00pm.

The Ambulance Services

People are all familiar with the 999 phone number to call an ambulance, but when is it right to ring?
The service is for emergencies, when an immediate response is vital. As soon as your call is received, an emergency ambulance is sent to your location. Situations requiring this service include:
• Serious accidents
• Breathing problems
• Chest pains
• Unexplained collapse or unconsciousness
• Heavy loss of blood
• Overdose

Services Available Outside Normal Working Hours

'Out of hours' is the period of time between 6.30pm and 8.00am on weekdays and covers weekends, bank and public holidays.
If you need urgent medical treatment out of hours that can't wait until the GP surgery re-opens, the out of hours telephone number is: 08454 220220.
Contacting this number will put you through to specially trained NHS staff who will make sure that you receive the right sort of advice and help quickly. This service is provided by West Gloucestershire Primary Care Trust.

NHS Direct

You can contact NHS Direct for health advice 24 hours a day on 0845 4647 or visit them at: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk