Out of Hours
In case of an ’emergency’ or when the surgery is closed, you have below options available to you should you require medical attention:
- If your problem is an emergency or life threatening, please call 999
- Call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a life-threatening situation. Any patients phoning the GP surgery ‘out-of-hours’ will be advised to call this number. (111 replaces Primecare)
- If you require health information or advice – NHS Direct, a 24 hour nurse led advice line is available on 0845 46 47, or you can visit the web site: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/
Alternatively you can visit one of the Primary Care Centres for Minor Injuries:
Houghton Primary Care Centre
Brinkburn Crescent
Houghton-le-Spring
DH4 5HB
Tel: 0191 5025660
Open 10:00am to 10:00pm monday to friday, 8:00am -10:00pm weekends
Bunny Hill Primary Care Centre
Minor Injuries & Illnesses Unit
Hylton Lane
Downhill
SR5 4BW
Tel: 0191 519 5800
Open 8:00am to 8.15pm daily
(Please note: The above Primary Care Centres do not treat children under 2 years old)
Washington Primary Care Centre
Park Way
Washington
NE38 7QZ
Tel: 0191 502 7555
Open 8am – 8pm daily