The surgery is open Monday to Friday 8.30.am. to 6.00.p.m

  
Lunch-time Period: Between 12.00 noon and 1.30pm the surgery is only able to deal with emergencies. The direct telephone lines are diverted to an answer phone which explains that the surgery is closed for routine matters and advises patients to telephone on 01642 679681 if necessary.

We will not be able to deal with booking of appointments, requests for repeat prescriptions or test results during this period.

The Link Centre:

Attached to the practice is The Link Centre which provides a phlebotomy service for patients.  If your Doctor requests some blood tests, you will go to The Link Centre to have your blood taken.  The opening times for this service are:

Monday-Friday mornings                        8.30am - 12.30pm

Monday-Thursday afternoons                1.30pm - 3.40pm

Friday afternoons                                   1.30pm - 2.40pm

Out of Hours:

Monday to Thursday: between the hours of 6.00pm and 8.00am
Weekends: between the hours of 6.00pm Friday and 8.00am Monday
Bank Holidays: from 6.00pm the night before until 8.00am the day after

If you are requiring urgent medical attention telephone:

0300 1231 851

The out of hours care is provided by Northern Docs Urgent Care on behalf of North Tees Primary Care Trust. Your first contact may be a highly qualified nurse who will ask some questions to ensure that you receive prompt advice from the appropriate health care professional. Your advice may be over the phone or you may be given an appointment to attend the nearest Urgent Care Centre. Transport may be provided for people who have difficulty accessing the Centre. A home visit will only be made if thought necessary by a nurse or doctor.

Medical advice can also be obtained over the telephone by contacting NHS Direct 24 hours a day on 08 45 46 47 or by visiting their web site www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk