Blake House Surgery - Doctors surgery opening times and what to do when we are closed

Blake House Surgery
Black Torrington
Beaworthy
Devon, EX21 5QE
Tel: 0844 8151362

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Opening Hours

When We Are Closed

Extended Hours

Opening Times

Monday	8:30am - 5:00pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday	8:30am - 1:00pm
Weekend	closed

The practice is closed for lunch 1:00pm – 2:00pm

When We Are Closed

outofhours If you urgently require the help of the doctor or the nurse the out of hours telephone number is 0845 6710270

If the condition is life threatening please dial 999 and ask for an ambulance

In an emergency the doctor will make a home visit or arrange for you to come to the treatment centre Please do not request a visit if you can get to the treatment centre as this may prejudice the care of other patients who may need a doctor.

NHS Direct – A service that can be used for medical help or advice. NHS Direct is a 24 hour Helpline 0845 4647 www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Nearest Walk in Centre
34-36 Bedford Street,
Exeter,
EX1 1JT

Hospitals
North Devon District - 01271 322577
Royal Devon & Exeter - 01392 411611
Holsworthy - 01409 253424
North Devon Hospice - 01271 344248

Hospital Transport
North Devon District - 01271 314332
Royal Devon & Exeter - 01392 403346
Plymouth - 0845 053 9100

NHS Direct

In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS Direct (0845 4647) 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.

In line with government’s extended hours policy we offer

NON-URGENT PRE BOOKABLE APPOINTMENTS,

Tuesday Evening, 6:30 – 7:45.

These appointments are offered after surgery closes and are for patients who genuinely cannot get to the surgery during normal working hours.

Other services such as collection of medication, blood test etc will not be available.

PLEASE NOTE

If you do have a medical emergency please do not come to the surgery between 6:30pm – 7:45pm.

Telephone 0844 8151362 and your call will be directed to the

Devon Doctors On Call.

In the event of a life threatening condition, please dial 999 and ask for an ambulance

Further Information

PPG Frequently asked Questions

For quick medical advice online or on the telephone contact NHS Direct

NHS 111 is a new service being introduced to make it easier for you to access local NHS healthcare services