If the surgery is closed and you require urgent medical help that cannot wait until the surgery re-opens, you can telephone the out of hours service on 0161 763 8940 or 111. If you ring the surgery telephone line on 01204 463444 you will hear the message for what action to take whilst we are closed.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

Please note: If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, please call 999.

When to got to A&E

An A&E department (also known as emergency department or casualty) deals with genuine life-threatening emergencies, such as:

• loss of consciousness
• acute confused state and fits that are not stopping
• chest pain
• breathing difficulties
• severe bleeding that cannot be stopped
• severe allergic reactions
• severe burns or scalds
• stroke
• major trauma such as a road traffic accident

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Pharmacy First Service

What is Pharmacy First?

 Pharmacy First will enable community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP.

What are the seven common conditions?

• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Infected insect bite
• Impetigo (a bacterial skin infection)
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.

How can I access treatment from my pharmacy?

You can get treatment for these conditions by walking into the pharmacy or contacting them virtually. GP receptionists, NHS 111 and providers of emergency care will also be able to direct patients to pharmacies that offer the service, if contacted.

Out-of-hours services are generally busy so please think carefully before asking to see a doctor and only do so if you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

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In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.  

All of our branches are accessible by wheelchair. However, Market Surgery has two upstairs consultation rooms which are unsuitable for wheelchair users.