When We Are Closed
Between 6.30pm and 8.00am Monday to Friday and Friday 6.30pm to Monday 8.00am, the surgery is closed. In order to obtain medical advice at these times please call urgent Services on 0345 605 99 99 (your call will be recorded).
A receptionist in the emergency call centre will answer your call. They will either:
- Arrange for you to speak to a doctor or nurse.
- Invite you to attend the out of hours centre to be seen by the doctor.
- Arrange a home visit if you are too ill to visit the centre.
The Out of Hours Centre is situated at Trinity Medical Centre, Thornhill Street, Wakefield. Please take a leaflet for further details from reception. Out of hours cover is now the responsibility of Wakefield District Primary Care Trust.
Accident and Emergency (A&E)
A&E departments assess and treat patients who have serious injuries or medical emergencies. Generally, you should visit A&E or call 999 for problems such as:
- Loss of consciousness
- Persistent, severe chest pain
- Severe shortness of breath
- Heavy bleeding
- Head injuries
- Suspected broken bones.
If you're injured or seriously ill, you should go, or be taken, to A&E. If an ambulance is needed you can call 999.
Wakefield Walk In Centre
NHS Wakefield District Walk-In Centre is at 47 King Street, Wakefield, WF1 2SY.
King Street is just off Cliff Parade, and is a few minutes walk from Wakefield Westgate train station. It is open seven days a week including Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Opening hours - Monday - Sunday - 08.00- 20.00
NHS Direct
In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call
NHS Direct (0845 4647) to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.
Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.