CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING HOURS

If you require assistance when the practice is closed, please call the practice number and you will be diverted to the out of hours service.

For life threatening emergencies please call 999. For urgent medical advice, please call 111.

The nearest walk-in centre is:

Merlyn Vaz Health Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Rd, Leicester LE5 3GH

Oadby Urgent Treatment Centre, 18 The Parade, Leicester LE2 5BJ

Loughborough Urgent Treatment Centre, 53 Goods Yard Close, Loughborough LE11 5EB

MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER8AM-6.30PM
TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER8AM-6.30PM
WEDNESDAY 24TH DECEMBER8AM-4PM
THURSDAY 25TH DECEMBERCLOSED
FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBERCLOSED
SATURDAY 27TH SUNDAY 28TH DECEMBERCLOSED
MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER8AM-6.30PM
TUESDAY 30TH DECEMBER8AM-6.30PM
WEDNESDAY 31ST DECEMBER8AM-4PM
THURSDAY 1ST JANUARYCLOSED
FRIDAY 2ND JANUARY8AM-6.30PM

Please ensure that you order your prescriptions in advance so that you will not run out of medication during the period the surgery is closed.

When We Are Closed

When our practice is closed you can still get support. You can get expert medical advice and useful information by calling NHS 111 or through 111 online https://111.nhs.uk/  

The NHS 111 service is available 24 hours a day and can provide patient information, issue prescriptions to a pharmacy of your choice, book a GP appointment, and, if necessary, refer people to emergency services.

Please only use the out-of-hours service if your medical condition is such that you cannot possibly wait until the surgery opens again.

If you have a problem which can wait until normal surgery hours, please use the following numbers:

In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Last updated: 10 December 2025