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When We Are Closed
If you require a doctor in an emergency out of surgery hours, then please telephone 111. Calls to the NHS 111 service are free from both landlines and mobiles (although pay-as-you-go mobiles must have at least 1p credit).
Click here for more information on NHS111
As this Practice usually uses a deputising or co-operative service for its out-of-hours commitment, patients may be required to attend the treatment centres at Poole General Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole. Your telephone calls will be recorded.
Alternatively, if you are suffering from a minor injury – you may visit the Minor Injury Unit (MIU).
Our closest MIU is detailed below:
Victoria Hospital
Victoria Road
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1ER
Telephone: 01202 856436
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8.30am – 8pm
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 8am – 8pm
Please visit the link below for further access to alternative Minor Injury Units and Urgent Treatment Centres.
https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/miu
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.