When we are closed

The new NHS 111 service is now available to all our patients. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Calls are free from landlines and mobile phones – just dial 111.

If a health professional has given you a specific phone number to call when you are concerned about your condition, continue to use that number.

For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999

Please note that the laboratory do routine pregnancy testing. Fast reliable tests can be purchased at the chemist.

When to call 111

You should call 111 when:

• you think you need to go to A&E or to another NHS urgent care service
• your GP surgery is closed and you need healthcare advice
• you don't know who to call for medical help

When to call 999

Call 999 for life threatening emergencies such as:

• major accident or trauma
• severe bleeding
• severe breathlessness
• loss of consciousness
• severe chest pain

NHS Walk-in Centre

NHS walk-in centres offer convenient access to healthcare advice and treatment for minor injuries and illnesses. They don't replace GP or hospital services but are intended to complement existing local services. The Walk-In Centre at 31D Sidwell Street, Exeter EX4 6NN is open Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday 8am-4pm.