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When the surgery is closedOut-of-hours coverIf you need urgent medical advice or attention, please call the out of Hours service on 01244 385 300. If you require information or advice which is non-urgent, you can telephone NHS Direct, a 24 hour advice line, on 0845 46 47. Out of Hours serviceAn NHS call handler will answer your call. They will take details from you and ask one of a team of specially trained and experienced nurses to call you back within a specified time. The nurse will then phone you, listen to what you say, assess your symptoms and agree with you the best course of action. If you live in the south of the practice area, you can ask to be seen at the Shrop Doc base in Whitchurch. Extended hoursIf you have trouble fitting in appointments to see your Doctor or Practice Nurse between 8am and 6:30pm, you are now able to ring a central telephone number 01244 385422 to book an appointment with the Extended Hours Appointment Service. Clinics are available at:
The appointment must be made in advance - it is not an emergency service. FOR ACUTE EMERGENCIES DAYTIME AND OUT OF HOURS DIAL 999Dial 999 immediately for emergencies such as:
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