When We Are Closed
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains, signs of a stroke and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.
In line with the National Agreement, responsibility for emergency medical care outside Practice Opening Hours of 8.30 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Friday, passes to Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group who have appointed South West Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (SWAST)
If you require URGENT medical attention or advice that cannot wait until the surgery is open, please call the national 111 service.
Because the NHS nationally believes that the 01425 dialling code belongs to Hampshire, your call will be answered by Hampshire so you should ask to be transferred to the Dorset 111 service.
Useful Links
- The NHS choices website offers help and advice
- Stay Well Dorset includes opening arrangements for all MIU, Urgent Care and Mental Health settings, It also provides alternatives to A&E