Pinfold Medical Practice

SURGERY TIMES

Emergencies And Home Visits (Out of Hours)

Emergencies and home visits out of hours for this practice are covered by the Primary Care Trust's out of hours service, including some of the doctors from this practice. During the week this will be from 6.30pm until the following morning surgery and through the weekend until Monday morning surgery.

The method for contacting the doctor on call is as follows:-
Telephone: 0844 477 1881

You will then be transferred to the on-call service. Your problem will be clarified and you may receive advice over the telephone or arrangements may be made for you to be seen as appropriate.

You may be invited to attend the Walk-in Centre, also based here at Pinfold Gate, which will have full facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of emergency problems. If the doctor thinks you require it, you will receive a visit at home.

NHS Direct

This is a national 24-hour nurse advice and health information service that can be accessed by phone (0845 4647) or online (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk).

DISABLED ACCESS

The health centre was built with disabled access in mind but if you have difficulties with access please let us know, we will try to help you. We have wheelchair access to the front of the building. The waiting room has toilet facilities that include a disabled toilet; these are freely available during surgery hours. If you need a wheelchair to move around the building during your visit, we have one available. Just ask at reception.

We have a LOOP system installed for the hard of hearing. If you are unable to use the LED display board please let the receptionists know. They will make alternative arrangements for you to be called for your appointment.