When the surgery is closed please do not panic! There is always someone available to look after you when you are unwell. Shropdoc – an out of hours deputising service, look after our patients when we are closed. If you need to see a doctor, please ring the surgery as normal and there will be an answering machine with the number you need to call. (Please have a pen and paper to hand)! You will hear a recorded message advising you of the telephone number for Shropdoc, or you can contact Shropdoc directly on 08444 06 8888.
Other sources of medical advice include your local pharmacist and NHS Direct – telephone number 0845 4647.
Alternatively, for health information or advice, please contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647.
For a serious medical emergency you should call 999.