Opening Hours

St Fillan's Medical Centre

Day Opening hours
Saturday 21 December
Closed
Sunday 22 December
Closed
Monday 23 December
8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday 24 December
8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday 25 December
Closed
Thursday 26 December
Closed
Friday 27 December
8am to 6:30pm

Practice Closures

The surgery is closed on all public bank holidays.

We also close for staff training one afternoon a month except, August, December and January - dates will be notified in advance. 

Online triage will also be suspended during this time. 

Dates for coming months:

Tues 27th February 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 19th March 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 23rd April 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 21st May 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 18th June 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 23rd July 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 17th September 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 22nd October 2024 - closed from 1pm

Tues 12th November 2024 - closed from 1pm

When we are closed

If you require urgent medical assistance when the surgery is closed please call NHS 111.

In an emergency (including if you have chest pain or shortness of breath) please call 999.

How to use A&E Services

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NHS 111

111 online is a fast and convenient alternative to the 111 phone service and provides an option for people who want to access 111 digitally. 

Your needs will be assessed and you will be given advice about whether you need:

  • Treat yourself at home
  • Go to a Primary Care Centre

If you need face to face medical attention you may be asked to attend a Primary Care Centre.

Click here to access NHS 111 online or call 111 to speak to a staff member.

NHS 999

You should call 999 in a life-threatening emergency only. 

Deaf people can use 18000 to contact 999 using text relay. 

If you're not sure what to do NHS 111 can help.

Click on the link below for advice on when to got to A&E:  

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-go-to-ae/

Enhanced Access Appointments

The surgery works as part of a larger local hub to provide greater access to appointments outside of normal working hours (6:30pm-8pm on weekdays, 9am-5pm on Saturdays).

Please be advised that availability is limited and will be a combination of routine pre-booked and urgent on the day appointments.  If no appointments are available you will be directed to normal out of hours services.

Appointments may be offered at: St Fillans Medical Centre (Thursday evening), Longton Health Centre, Fishergate Hill Surgery, The Beeches Medical Centre, ISSA Medical Centre.