Emergencies
During Practice Hours: Telephone 01283 568405
Between 8.00am and 6.30pm a receptionist can contact the doctor on call. After 6.30pm a
nd at weekends, when the surgery is closed, your call will be automatically forwarded to the Staffordshire Doctors Out of Hours Service. If you want to ring them direct, their number is 0300 7900 247. They will discuss your problem with you, and decide how best to deal with it, by giving you advice, asking you to call at the local Out of Hours centre at Cross Street, or by sending an ambulance or doctor.
The Out of Hours centre at Queens Hospital is only for emergencies, and should not be used for routine matters.
You can also contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 who will be able to advise you.