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Your family doctor (General Practitioner (GP) can be the entry point into a range of services such as transport, equipment, chiropody, etc as well as meeting your needs directly themselves.

Further Information

Each GP surgery should also produce its own leaflet giving information about opening hours, home visits, etc which should be available at the practice’s reception.

NHS Direct

NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on:

1        What to do if you or your family are feeling ill;

2        Particular health conditions;

3        Local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies.

4        Self help and support organizations.

The telephone service is available in England and Wales.

Calls to NHS Direct are charged at local rates and for patient's safety, all calls are recorded.

If you need health information or advice at any time of the day or night.

(         0845 4647

:                 Website: www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

If you need to contact a doctor when your surgery is closed, you can call BAYCALL

(       01539 718999