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If you need out-of-hours advice or to be seen by a doctor, dial 111. This is a freephone number. Calling the normal surgery number will advise you to hang up and dial 111 but you will be charged for your call to the surgery.
Other Local Services
North Kirklees Walk-in Centre
You can see a nurse practitioner for treatment or diagnosis of minor injuries and illnesses. (No children under 2 years please) Monday to Friday 08:00 to 20:00 at the Walk-in-Centre, Dewsbury District Hospital, Halifax Road, or The Old Schoolhouse Surgery at Dewsbury Health Centre. You do not need an appointment.
Your Local Pharmacist
Your local pharmacist will be able to give you free health advice at any time and you don’t need an appointment. The pharmacy holds a healthy living clinic once a week (details available from the pharmacy).They also provides an order/collect/delivery service for repeat prescriptions. Many pharmacies operate extended hours on a rota basis, call NHS Direct for details.
Your local pharmacy address:
The Eye Pharmacy, Ravensthorpe retail Park Huddersfield Road WF13 3HN Telephone Number 01924 46618 Pharmacist Ruby Mughan Co-operative Pharmacy, 620 Huddersfield Road, WF13 3HL Telephone number: 500 970 193 - Pharmacist: K. Lodge.
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.
In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.