When We Are Closed
To contact a Doctor in an emergency when the surgery is closed please telephone 0845 6710270. Calls to this number will be recorded. If you ring your usual surgery number at this time, you will be told how to contact the out-of-hours service, which is shared by a co-operative of Doctors and commissioned by Devon Primary Care Trust.
Please remember this service should be reserved for genuine emergencies only
Exeter NHS Walk-in Centre
You can also see an experienced nurse for treatment of minor injuries and illnesses, seven days a week, at Exeter NHS Walk-in Centre, Bedford Street (07:30 to 18:00)or the Walk-in Centre at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital, Wonford (07:00 to 22:30). You do not need an appointment.
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.
Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.