Opening Times

The surgery closes between 12.30 and 1.30 everyday. Only urgent phone calls will be taken during this time.

The doors close to the public at 5.30pm for purposes of prescription collection, and consultations.

A member of staff is available between 5.00pm - 6pm for urgent telephone enquiries.  No test results are given out during this period.

Western Urgent care out of hours emergency doctors  will be available during the closure times.

When We Are Closed

We will do everything possible to ensure that our system for contacting the duty doctor is easy to follow, reliable and effective.

This service is provided by Western Urgent Care based at Altnagelvin Hospital outpatients Dept.’Derry and is available from 6pm until 8.30am the following morning, at weekends and Bank Holidays.

Please telephone 028 71865195

This service is intended for Emergency/Urgent conditions only and should not be used otherwise. You must telephone first and you will be given instructions.

PLEASE NOTE!!!!   Throughout the year there are four half days designated to staff training which includes, doctors, nurses and clerical staff.  These are normally on a Wednesday afternoon (dates vary).  Notices will be placed at reception a few days prior to closure and patients will be informed the previous week and also on the Monday and Tuesday of the week closure will take place.

NHS Direct

In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can visit the NHS Direct website  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.