When the Surgery is Closed

When the surgery is closed, the NHS is still here for you.  In case of of medical emergency, dial 999. If it is less than an emergency, ring 111.
CALL 111WHAT IS AN EMERGENCY?
Urgent Treatment Centres
Urgent Treatment Centres are available may be open out of surgery hours to treat certain common conditions. These offer assessment on a walk-in basis but we advise first contacting NHS 111 service by dialling 1-1-1
WHEN TO VISIT A MINOR INJURY UNIT

GP and nurse appointments are now available in the East Riding of Yorkshire during the evening and at weekends. To book an appointment, please contact our reception or click the link below for more information.. This is not an emergency service and you must ahave an appointment to be seen.

ONLINE ACCESS

Online access is the fastest way to get advice from your GP - and you may not need to come for an appointment, All online requests are reviewed by one of our GPs. This will be your usual GP if available on the day the request is received. 

Normally, responses are provided to you the next working day. This may be advice, a prescription, an appointment, referral to another service or a request for tests. The system is completely secure and approved by NHS England. The system was developed by a panel of working GPs and is regularly reviewed. Click the banner above to access the service:

Self Care

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat.

Self care is possible to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

Pharmacy 

Diarrhoea, earache, painful cough, sticky eye, teething, rashes

A pharmacist can help to treat minor illness & injuries.

A large range of common illnesses can be treated at home with simple over-the -counter  medications and rest.

GP

Arthritis, asthma, back pain, vomiting, stomach ache.

GPs have an excellent understanding of general health issues.

Your GP Practice can deal with a wide range of general health problems and refer when required.

Minor Injuries

A & E departments are exceptionally busy with serious emergencies

Cuts , sprains, bruises, itchy rash , minor burns and a range of other minor injuries.

Minor Injury Units will save long waits in A & E and can handle a range of less serious injuries. If unsure call 111.

CALL NHS 111

Hangover, cough, colds, grazes, small cuts, sore throat, advice & guidance

If you are feeling unwell, unsure or if you want health advice & guidance for non-life threatening urgent cases call 111

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7 days a week
365 days a year

 999 Service

Severe bleeding, breathing difficulties, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness

Call 999 for serious life-threatening situations. Please click the link below  to understand more about emergencies.

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365 days a year

Mental Crisis

Mental health emergencies and serious  mental health concerns.

A variety of services are available to deal with a mental health crisis. Help is available through various agencies.

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365 days a year

Prevention

Health can be positively influenced by adopting a healthy lifestyle.

Eat more fruit and vegetables, consume less sugar, exercise  more and drink less alcohol.

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7 days a week
365 days a year