Handsworth,
Birmingham,
B21 0HL
Non-urgent advice: Extended Access & Out of Hours
What to do When the surgery is Closed
For less urgent health needs when surgery is closed, contact your local pharmacist.
You should call the NHS 111 service if you need medical help fast, but it’s not a 999 emergency. NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.Calls to NHS 111 are free from landlines and mobile phones. The NHS 111 service is staffed by a team of fully trained advisers, supported by experienced nurses.
They will ask you questions to assess your symptoms, then give you the healthcare advice you need or direct you straightaway to the local service that can help you best.
Extended Access
Holyhead Primary Healthcare Centre is working in partnership to provide additional GP appointments between 18:30 – 20:00 during the week and also over the weekend, If you need access to an evening or weekend non-urgent appointment, please call and speak to the receptionist at your registered practice during normal opening hours. Holyhead is open for extended access for patients on Wednesday from 18:30 – 20:00
Your appointment may be with another practice in the area and may not be at your registered practice.
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You should use the NHS 111 service if you urgently need medical help or advice but it’s not a life-threatening situation.
For immediate, life-threatening emergencies, continue to call 999.
Accident & Emergency/999
Whatever the day or time, if you or someone else experiences severe chest pain, loss of blood or suspected broken bones, go to the nearest accident and emergency department of call 999.
Accident and emergency departments are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and can access serious injuries and provide emergency treatment.
Further Information about A&E departments
Emergences when you should attend hospital:
– Heart attacks presenting as severe tightness or pain across the chest, sweating and breathlessness.
– Collapse or other sudden illness
– Overdose of tablets
– Choking
– Sudden severe bleeding
– Accident involving unconsciousness, possible fractures or blows to the head